Lydford & Peter Tavey — Granite Way loop from Okehampton — Dartmoor National Park
Lydford & Peter Tavey — Granite Way loop from Okehampton — Dartmoor National Park
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Lydford & Peter Tavey — Granite Way loop from Okehampton — Dartmoor National Park
03:31
53.5km
580m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 8, 2024
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Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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3.84 km
Meldon Viaduct
Highlight • Bridge
Today, the viaduct forms part of the Granite Way, a long-distance cycle path in Dartmoor. It's well-surfaced so perfect for families and children. There are no hills either! The Viaduct is one of only two such railway bridges still surviving in the UK.
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14.0 km
Lydford Gorge and Castle
Highlight • Gorge
Lydford Castle was built in 1132 on the site of a pre existing castle built just after the Norman Conquest. Entry is free, further details available at the English Heritage website english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lydford-castle-and-saxon-town
Lydford Gorge is managed by the National Trust and those who take a walk through the woods will be rewarded with the spectacular 30ft White Lady waterfall. See their website for more information nationaltrust.org.uk/lydford-gorge
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23.3 km
River Tavy
Highlight • Natural
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53.5 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
26.4 km
22.4 km
1.87 km
1.56 km
1.04 km
187 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
33.2 km
16.7 km
3.38 km
146 m
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Elevation
Highest point (300 m)
Lowest point (110 m)
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Tuesday 19 May
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53 %
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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h
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