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Abbey Bridge and Weir – Plaster Down Common loop from Tavistock

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
West Devon
Tavistock

Abbey Bridge and Weir – Plaster Down Common loop from Tavistock

Moderate

16

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Abbey Bridge and Weir – Plaster Down Common loop from Tavistock

01:53

33.1km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dartmoor National Park

Tamar Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

154 m

Queen's Head Public House

Highlight • Restaurant

Great destination just off Drakes trail cycle path. Cheap food and beer.

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2

565 m

Abbey Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Historical Site

This gorgeous 18th-century bridge is one of several in the heart of Tavistock but is perhaps the prettiest. The River Tavy rushes underneath to pass down the weir, creating a …

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3

5.25 km

Plaster Down Common

Highlight • Viewpoint

This parcel of common land between Tavistock and Burrator Reservoir has some lovely open lanes running across it.

It's a great place for spotting wild ponies, sheep and cattle grazing as you sail by on the fairly flat tarmac road.

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4

9.57 km

Width Limit at Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

5

16.5 km

The drinking water tap is around the side, by the bike stand. I’ve added a picture as I met someone today that couldn’t find it!

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6

17.1 km

Bread and Moor Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant swirls, but perhaps a little small so not ideal if super busy weekend!

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B

33.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

3.48 km

765 m

428 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

15.2 km

247 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

51 %

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