Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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29.7 km

Venford Reservoir

Tucked away amongst the vast expanses of moorland of Dartmoor National Park, this is a delightful place to explore. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful forests, heaths and winding rivers …

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32.0 km

Combestone Tor

Dartmoor is home to more than 160 tors but Combestone Tor is one of the easiest to access by bike and car as the road passes right by. Not only …

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34.4 km

Hexworthy Bridge

Hexworthy Bridge, or Huccaby Bridge, is a stone triple-arch bridge that crosses the West Dart River east of Hexworthy. The bridge was constructed in the late 18th century and is …

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41.4 km

Two Bridges Hotel and Prince Edward Bridge

Two Bridges is an isolated location in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. It is situated around 2.5 km (1.6 mi) north east of Princetown on the …

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43.8 km

Princetown War Memorial and National Park Visitor Centre

Princetown is a village located within Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. It is the principal settlement of the civil parish of Dartmoor Forest. The village has its origins in …

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46.1 km

B3212 Yelverton to Princetown Road, Dartmoor National Park

When the B3212 leaves Yelverton it reaches open moorland and the true magic of this road begins for cyclists. High on Dartmoor, this open road is flanked by extraordinary, sweeping …

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65.4 km

Grenofen Tunnel

Part of the Drake’s Trail and the Dartmoor Way, this 374-yard (341 m) tunnel was built by Brunel in the mid-1850s for the South Devon & Tavistock Railway. After the …

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67.3 km

Magpie Viaduct was designed by Brunel and originally built in 1859 from granite and timber, then rebuilt in 1902 in Staffordshire brick.

From here you can also enjoy a raised vantage point for views over Dartmoor.

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70.2 km

Bread and Moor Bakery

A lovely bakery and cafe in Yelverton, this makes for an ideal cake and coffee stop if you’re passing by on the Drake’s Trail/Dartmoor Way. The bakery is particularly well …

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97.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.4 km

9.49 km

6.01 km

2.21 km

285 m

246 m

Surfaces

58.0 km

34.8 km

3.49 km

1.35 km

Elevation

Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

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Saturday 18 October

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The Dartmoor Way High Moorland Link southern loop from Ivybridge — Dartmoor National Park

Venford Reservoir

Combestone Tor

Hexworthy Bridge

Two Bridges Hotel and Prince Edward Bridge

Princetown War Memorial and National Park Visitor Centre

B3212 Yelverton to Princetown Road, Dartmoor National Park

Grenofen Tunnel

Magpie Viaduct

Bread and Moor Bakery

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