Hard 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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Dartmoor National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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29.7 km

Venford Reservoir

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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

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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

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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 the Prince Edward Bridge

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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Venford Reservoir

Combestone Tor

Hexworthy Bridge

Two Bridges Hotel and the Prince Edward Bridge

Princetown War Memorial and National Park Visitor Centre

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Grenofen Tunnel

Magpie Viaduct

Bread and Moor Bakery

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