River Tavy – Gibbet Hill loop from White Lady Waterfall

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River Tavy – Gibbet Hill loop from White Lady Waterfall

Moderate

riders

River Tavy – Gibbet Hill loop from White Lady Waterfall

01:45

19.3km

420m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.08 km

Stone Bridge in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Bridge

12.4 km

Troublesome Gulch

Highlight • Trail

not good for bikes except MTBs

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12.6 km

Longtimber Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Longtimber Tor is a small tor nestled next to the River Tavy and hidden amongst a jungle of greens and shrubbery. If you do manage to scramble amongst the bushes …

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12.7 km

Winding peacefully through Dartmoor, the River Tavy is one of Devon's wildest rivers. Forming high in Dartmoor, the river meanders through Tavistock before joining the River Tamar. Popular among walkers, …

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12.8 km

Wooden bridge over the River Tavy

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wooden bridge spans over the River Tay creating a picturesque setting. There are scattered stones and pebbles on the riverbanks, and a little seat too, which make the perfect …

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13.1 km

Drinking Water Dispenser at Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

It's a tap installed outside a wooden shed of the electrical department and as close as you can get to a public fountain.

Push the wooden lever hard to start the water flow, and enjoy.

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15.3 km

Gibbet Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

This trail passes underneath Gibbet Hill, which is where murderers, sheep thieves and highwaymen were placed in a gibbet to act as a warning to others. There's also a prehistoric barrow on top.

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