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Grenofen Bridge – Gem Bridge loop from Yelverton

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Grenofen Bridge – Gem Bridge loop from Yelverton

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Grenofen Bridge – Gem Bridge loop from Yelverton

04:10

15.4km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dartmoor National Park

Tamar Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.30 km

RAF Harrowbeer Airfield

Highlight • Natural

Once an RAF airfield, Harrowbeer is now open heathland with pockets of pretty woodland. The West Devon Way and Drake's Trail long-distance paths both cross Harrowbeer and you'll likely seen ponies grazing freely.

Harrowbeer sits on the edge of Yelverton and has plenty of car parks around it. The town itself has a bakery and small shops and is a good base for walks in the area.

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2.81 km

Drake's Trail: Magpie Viaduct and Bluebell Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is an exciting section of the glorious 21-mile Drake's Trail cycling path that runs through Dartmoor.

You will pass through enchanting forestry featuring seasonal bluebells and over Magpie Viaduct, where you'll be afforded some wonderful birds-eye views of the surrounding landscape.

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4.98 km

Gem Bridge and Gem Mine

Highlight • Bridge

5.46 km

Grenofen Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot on the river

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6.31 km

Old Kiln Chimney, Tamar Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Monument

Old kiln chimney, showing the industrial past in this area

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7.86 km

Double Waters — Confluence of the Rivers Walkham and Tavy

Highlight • Viewpoint

An enchanting spot on the edge of Dartmoor, the meeting point of these two rivers is great for wild swimming and having a picnic. Mossy rocks, gnarled trees and exceptionally clear water make the confluence quintessentially Dartmoor. While not particularly long rivers, both have their sources in the national park.

If you do swim here, be very mindful of both the current and the temperature, which is always cold and can be quite shocking when the air in warm.

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9.18 km

Forest Path Along the River Walkham

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful flat stretch along the river Walkham

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11.0 km

Gem Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Gem Bridge towers 78 feet (24 m) above the River Walkham, affording wonderful views over the valley below. Until 1965, the original Walkham Viaduct would have stood here. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it was demolished after the closure of the railway.

It's a wonderful experience to cycle over the bridge, especially in autumn when the trees are painted red.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

1.16 km

868 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

4.89 km

3.27 km

927 m

580 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Grenofen Bridge – Gem Bridge loop from Yelverton

RAF Harrowbeer Airfield

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Gem Bridge and Gem Mine

Grenofen Bridge

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