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Shaugh Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail loop from Yelverton

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Shaugh Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail loop from Yelverton

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Shaugh Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail loop from Yelverton

02:27

39.9km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42 m for 4 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.77 km

Shaugh Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The Grenofen tunnel is a 374-yard (341 m) tunnel that was built by Brunel in the mid-1850s for the South Devon & Tavistock Railway. It is located in Grenofen, a hamlet about 2 miles south of Tavistock on the A386 at the southwestern edge of Dartmoor National Park. The tunnel was part of a railway line that connected Plymouth with Tavistock and Launceston, but it closed to services about 50 years ago.
Today, the tunnel forms part of the Tavistock to Plymouth cycle route, which is also known as the Drake’s Trail. The tunnel is lit and open for cyclists and pedestrians. It offers a fun and scenic way to explore the park and its history. The cycle route also includes the Gem Bridge, a £2m viaduct that crosses the River Walkham, just south of Grenofen.
The Grenofen tunnel is a great example of how an old railway structure can be reused and enjoyed by the public. It is also a testament to Brunel’s engineering skills and vision.

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17.3 km

Blagdon's Meadow

Nature Reserve

19.9 km

Radford Quarry

Nature Reserve

23.4 km

View of the River Plym

Highlight • River

The River Plym, meandering through the southwest of England, showcases scenic beauty and diverse ecosystems. Its journey through Dartmoor National Park and the city of Plymouth offers a mix of picturesque landscapes and urban charm.

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23.7 km

Saltram Amphitheatre

Highlight • Monument

The amphitheater in Saltram Park offers a beautiful panorama of the surrounding nature, such as the River Plym, the estuary and the forests. You can enjoy this view from the seats of the amphitheater or from a higher point in the park

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24.3 km

Blaxton Meadow Bird Hide

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bloxton Meadow is another name for Blagdon's Meadow, a grassland in Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom. It is a designated County Wildlife Site, home to several rare plant species such as sea rushes, spiny lettuce, bee orchid, round cranesbill, broomrape and autumn screw orchid1. You can visit the grassland and enjoy the view of the River Plym.

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25.8 km

Beetle on a Bicycle Sculpture, Plym Valley Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Easy relaxing Moor ride with an added puncture

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28.9 km

Peregrine Falcon Viewing Platform, Plym Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The cycle path goes via the Cann Viaduct over the River Plym. On the viaduct you will find a viewing platform for peregrine falcons and in spring and early summer it is worth stopping here. Opposite the platform is an old quarry where Peregrine Falcons nest on ledges. A telescope is mounted here so that you can get a good look at the breeding birds.

Outside of these times, a break in your drive is still recommended to look out for other wildlife that call Plym Woods home, such as woodpeckers and ravens.

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29.3 km

Plym Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Plym Valley Trail is a pretty stretch of the Devon Coast to Coast cycle ride. The traffic-free route runs through National Trust-owned woodland along the River Plym into Plymouth city centre. The trail leads past dramatic industrial ruins, towering cliff faces and across impressive viaducts. The route runs a total of 10 miles (16 km) from Dartmoor to Plymouth. For more information, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/plymbridge-woods-and-plym-valley/trails/plymbridge-woods-family-cycle-trail

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39.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

5.44 km

1.65 km

1.59 km

349 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

1.32 km

847 m

736 m

< 100 m

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Shaugh Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail loop from Yelverton

Shaugh Tunnel

View of the River Plym

Saltram Amphitheatre

Blaxton Meadow Bird Hide

Beetle on a Bicycle Sculpture, Plym Valley Heritage Trail

Peregrine Falcon Viewing Platform, Plym Valley

Plym Valley Trail

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