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Widecombe Climb – Hemsworthy Gate loop from Ashburton

Moderate

3.0

(1)

8

riders

Widecombe Climb – Hemsworthy Gate loop from Ashburton

01:26

24.8km

580m

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: September 24, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.82 km

Stone Arch Bridge

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2

4.63 km

Holne

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When you've done it once you know why to respect the name 'Holne'! A steep steep climb in this section.

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3

11.8 km

Someone's been having fun with the stone walling around here!

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4

13.9 km

Widecombe in the Moor

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Lovely little village in Dartmoor National Park, with quite a descent down into it from the east side.

There are some free public toilets which were clean and pleasant. Lots of nice looking pubs and cafes to stop at.

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5

15.7 km

Widecombe Climb

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Great climb touching 20% you earn the view from the top

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6

16.4 km

7

16.7 km

Hemsworthy Gate

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A spectacular rolling road section along here from Hay Tor to Hemsworthy Gate and from Hemsworthy Gate towards Widecombe, with smooth tarmac and incredible moorland views.

The gate refers to …

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17.1 km

View of the Princetown Radio Mast

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I know where I want to go but there are a few descents and some steep climbing to get there!

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24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

2.51 km

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Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

27 %

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