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Roadford Lake – Roadford Lake Valve Tower loop from Milton Damerel

Roadford Lake – Roadford Lake Valve Tower loop from Milton Damerel

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Roadford Lake – Roadford Lake Valve Tower loop from Milton Damerel

03:00

61.8km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.5 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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303 m

Blackberry Farm Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Fabulous views from garden, great food and drinks

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7.29 km

Halsdon Plantation

Forest

26.1 km

Roadford Lake

Highlight • Lake

Roadford Lake is a reservoir fed by the river Wolf. It's the largest area of water in the south-west and is used to supply drinking water for north and South …

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31.5 km

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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31.5 km

Roadford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

32.1 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 …

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53.2 km

RAF Memorial Sculpture, Anvil Corner

Highlight • Monument

In memory of six aircrew who lost their lives in 1944 when their plane crashed in the adjoining field. Memorial services here every year on 14 January and the nearest Sunday to 11 November.

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61.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.7 km

22.3 km

636 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.8 km

2.57 km

383 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

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Roadford Lake – Roadford Lake Valve Tower loop from Milton Damerel

Blackberry Farm Tea Room

Roadford Lake

Upper Tamar Lake Café

Roadford Reservoir

Roadford Lake Valve Tower

RAF Memorial Sculpture, Anvil Corner

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