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Plymouth

Plym Valley Trail Tunnel – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Plym Bridge

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Plymouth

Plym Valley Trail Tunnel – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Plym Bridge

Moderate

4.6

(20)

222

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Plym Valley Trail Tunnel – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Plym Bridge

04:08

57.2km

730m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 413 m for 62 m

After 56.7 km for 62 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.91 km

Plym Valley Trail Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Excellent route to walk, cycle, run with great history and fantastic views a plenty.

From coypool to Tavistock the route through the Plymbridge woods is known as the Drake trail, named of course after Sir Francis Drake.

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2

14.7 km

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

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Burrator Reservoir is situated within Dartmoor, and the tranquil water and surrounding mixed woodland contrasts sharply with the open moor and the rugged Dartmoor tors. A trip here can be …

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20.1 km

Double Stone row - Remains of pinion arm

Archaeological Site

4

22.2 km

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

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A granite wayside Cross first mentioned as far back as 1240 was used on The Monks’ Path and the Abbots’ Way, both of which link Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock Abbey …

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5

24.8 km

South Hessary Tor

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The last peak before dropping down to Princetown if you're heading up from the south on Ivybridge Lane, South Hessary Tor has some fascinating history if you climb up a …

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6

26.6 km

Princetown Railway Track

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Ride along the old railway route leading to Princetown. This segment is perfect for any age or level of rider as it's a very gradual incline and the views from …

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7

38.5 km

View of Burrator Reservoir

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Great resting spot to catch your breath before you head out again.

Along the track overlooking the reservoir are a few benches and when the weather's nice, it's a real sun trap.

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8

48.8 km

Shaugh Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

An interesting heritage highlight on the Drake’s Trail. It’s wet and dark so don’t forget to bring your bike lights!

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9

54.0 km

Cann Viaduct

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The cycle trail passes over the River Plym by way of the Cann Viaduct. On the viaduct you will find a Peregrine Falcon viewing platform and its worth stopping here …

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54.8 km

Plymbridge Woods

Forest

B

57.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

17.5 km

8.70 km

4.41 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

18.4 km

3.24 km

2.13 km

817 m

117 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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