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Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Lakeside Café at Roadford Lake loop from Launceston

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Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Lakeside Café at Roadford Lake loop from Launceston

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Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Lakeside Café at Roadford Lake loop from Launceston

02:26

36.7km

500m

Cycling

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: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.7 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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216 m

Launceston Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Launceston Castle was built shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1068. It's towering position high above the town means it can be seen from miles around. Launceston was once the capital of Cornwall but when this was changed to Bodmin, the castle fell into disrepair. It was used as a jail and then to host assizes, courts held in county towns presided over by a visiting judge.

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454 m

Launceston Town Square Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Once the ancient capital of Cornwall, Launceston is a market town with steep sided hills. It is often thought of as the gateway to Cornwall.

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20.1 km

Roadford Lake Valve Tower

Highlight • Lake

Roadford lake was once farmland before being flooded to create a reservoir in 1989. The water in the lake supplies North Devon and anything over capacity runs into the River Tamar.

The concrete structure that can be seen from the dam is the valve tower. On open days, usually twice a year, it is possible to walk in the tunnels underneath the water and up the tower, which provides spectacular views.

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20.7 km

Roadford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

20.7 km

Upper Tamar Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

Picturesque freshwater lake. The largest freshwater lake in the Southwest.

The lake has a large activity centre. Canoeing, fishing, archery and windsurfing amongst others.

The centre also has a fantastic cafe serving quality freshly prepared food and drink.

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21.5 km

Lakeside Café at Roadford Lake

Highlight • Cafe

Lakeside cafe is open 7 days a week and serves coffee and cake everyday, plus hot lunches Monday to Friday.

The building is also available to hire as a wedding venue.
For further details please see their website swlakestrust.org.uk/roadford-lake-cafe-and-venue

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27.2 km

Newtondown Plantation

Forest

31.1 km

Strawberry Fields Farm Shop & Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee or lunch spot. Has bike stands out toward the kids play area.

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36.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

4.22 km

1.48 km

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

13.8 km

897 m

< 100 m

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Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Lakeside Café at Roadford Lake loop from Launceston

Launceston Castle

Launceston Town Square Monument

Roadford Lake Valve Tower

Roadford Reservoir

Upper Tamar Lake Café

Lakeside Café at Roadford Lake

Strawberry Fields Farm Shop & Restaurant

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