Shaugh Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail Tunnel loop from Plymouth

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Shaugh Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail Tunnel loop from Plymouth

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Shaugh Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail Tunnel loop from Plymouth

04:36

72.0km

850m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 68.1 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.70 km

Blagdon's Meadow

Nature Reserve

6.90 km

Coypool Park and Ride

Highlight • Rest Area

Good start point for exploring Drakes trail and mountain bike routes up on to Dartmoor, or go the opposite way to Plymouth Hoe, along the national cycle routes

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10.1 km

Cann Viaduct

Highlight • Cycleway

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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22.3 km

View Over Dartmoor Near Drake's Trail

Highlight • Trail

just off fro the car park, this spectacular view. much easier gravel riding than this morning

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23.9 km

Viewpoint

45.2 km

Bluebell Fields in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural

Decent road surface and great views

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53.9 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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57.0 km

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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68.8 km

Royal Citadel

Castle

69.7 km

Plymouth Hoe

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Hoe is really the heart of Plymouth; a huge greenspace with dramatic memorials, Smeaton's Tower and unrivalled views. In summer, the grass is covered with people having picnics, throwing …

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