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Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from Tavistock

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Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from Tavistock

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Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from Tavistock

02:57

10.7km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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2.09 km

Grenofen Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Great walk, the footpath from the top of brook lane/Rix hill is not well used, just follow the hedgeline!

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2.40 km

Tunnel in Dartmoor National Park

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This is a great attraction and great with the kids but don't go in to hide from the rain, it leaks, a lot after heavy rain

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2.47 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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2.98 km

Gem Bridge and Gem Mine

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5

3.42 km

Drake's Trail: Magpie Viaduct and Bluebell Woods

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This is an exciting section of the glorious 21-mile Drake's Trail cycling path that runs through Dartmoor.

You will pass through enchanting forestry featuring seasonal bluebells and over Magpie Viaduct, …

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5.94 km

Magpie Viaduct

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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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7.39 km

Gem Bridge

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Gem Bridge towers 78 feet (24 m) above the River Walkham, affording wonderful views over the valley below. Until 1965, the original Walkham Viaduct would have stood here. Designed by …

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7.74 km

Grenofen Tunnel on Drake's Trail

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A network of 21 miles (33 km) cycling and hiking paths, Drake's Trail leads from Tavistock to Plymouth. The Trail passes through quaint countryside, river valleys, peaceful woodland, and vast …

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10.7 km

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9.37 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

2.90 km

2.68 km

1.38 km

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Saturday 16 May

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6°C

72 %

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