Shipley Bridge to Avon Dam – Dartmoor Miles Without Stiles

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Shipley Bridge to Avon Dam – Dartmoor Miles Without Stiles

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Shipley Bridge to Avon Dam – Dartmoor Miles Without Stiles

01:35

5.79km

90m

Hiking

Disabled Ramblers Category Level 1.

One of the easier routes, this Tour is paved throughout and is very easy to follow in terms of navigation, with only a very gentle incline. Starting from the car park at Shipley Bridge, where you can also find public toilets and a van serving…

Last updated: June 11, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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72 m

Shipley Bridge

Highlight • River

Shipley Bridge is a major access point to Dartmoor's southern moors.

There is a parking lot, toilets and information boards. A paved trail winds its way up through the Avon …

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312 m

River Avon in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural

One of many River Avons in England, this one runs from Southern Dartmoor’s bleak moorland, down through South Brent and out to the English Channel at Bigbury. The section of …

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2.88 km

View of Avon Dam

Highlight • Monument

At the end of the paved road up from Shipley Bridge you get a fantastic view of Avon Dam. You have to cross the River Avon just before you get to the dam, but it's all paved and easy going.

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5.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

395 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

18°C

11°C

20 %

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Comments

November 1, 2023

Disabled Ramblers Category Level 1.
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One of the easier routes, this Tour is paved throughout and is very easy to follow in terms of navigation, with only a very gentle incline. Starting from the car park at Shipley Bridge, where you can also find public toilets and a van serving hot drinks, snacks and