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Postbridge loop to Shapley Tor, Hameldown and Bellever Forest — Dartmoor National Park

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Postbridge loop to Shapley Tor, Hameldown and Bellever Forest — Dartmoor National Park

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Postbridge loop to Shapley Tor, Hameldown and Bellever Forest — Dartmoor National Park

03:09

35.1km

700m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes very steep uphill segments

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1.28 km in total

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Parking

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1

8.17 km

Bennett's Cross

Highlight • Monument

Brilliant bit of downhill with a couple of tech bits too.

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2

10.2 km

Shapley Tor Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

This is an incredibly steep bridlepath from West Coombe Farm heading up to Shapley Tor past the small lake. From the farmyard gate, two thin strips of concrete snake up …

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3

19.1 km

Grimspound — Bronze Age settlement

Highlight • Viewpoint

This English Heritage and Dartmoor National Park Authority managed site is the most remarkable relic of a late Bronze Age Dartmoor settlement (dating back to 1450-700BC). You'll find the remains …

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4

21.2 km

Hameldown Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Two Moors Way trail along the Hameldown ridge is a wonderful ride up or down. It's fast in descent without being too steep to make climbing it impossible. Great views as well!

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5

25.9 km

Challacombe Medieval Village Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

It is definitely worth having a stroll around these ancient ruins. While perhaps less impressive than nearby Grimspound, they are less well-known and, therefore, less busy.

Today Challacombe is well known for the farm's rewilding efforts.

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6

26.7 km

Scenic Traverse in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Gentle downhill traverse with enough spice for everyone to have fun!

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7

32.1 km

Bellever Forest Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fast and frenetic singletrack through Bellever Forest!

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35.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

10.6 km

7.67 km

2.07 km

106 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

7.42 km

5.51 km

5.25 km

3.12 km

1.44 km

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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