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Launceston Castle – Roadford Lake Valve Tower loop from Launceston

Launceston Castle – Roadford Lake Valve Tower loop from Launceston

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Launceston Castle – Roadford Lake Valve Tower loop from Launceston

01:55

35.9km

490m

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: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.7 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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216 m

Launceston Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Launceston Castle was built shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1068. It's towering position high above the town means it can be seen from miles around. Launceston was once the …

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454 m

Launceston Town Square Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Once the ancient capital of Cornwall, Launceston is a market town with steep sided hills. It is often thought of as the gateway to Cornwall.

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20.1 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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20.7 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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20.7 km

Roadford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

26.7 km

Newtondown Plantation

Forest

30.7 km

Strawberry Fields Farm Shop & Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee or lunch spot. Has bike stands out toward the kids play area.

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35.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

6.34 km

914 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

11.4 km

340 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

12°C

14 %

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Launceston Castle – Roadford Lake Valve Tower loop from Launceston

Launceston Castle

Launceston Town Square Monument

Roadford Lake Valve Tower

Upper Tamar Lake Café

Roadford Reservoir

Strawberry Fields Farm Shop & Restaurant

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