Magpie Viaduct – Gem Bridge loop from Yelverton

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Magpie Viaduct – Gem Bridge loop from Yelverton

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Magpie Viaduct – Gem Bridge loop from Yelverton

02:25

8.96km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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46 m

The Larder at Yelverton

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Wonderful tea and cake at this bakery deli and cafe on the NCN27 Devon coast to coast

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452 m

Bread and Moor Bakery

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A lovely bakery and cafe in Yelverton, this makes for an ideal cake and coffee stop if you’re passing by on the Drake’s Trail/Dartmoor Way. The bakery is particularly well …

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515 m

Bread and Moor Coffee Shop

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Brilliant swirls, but perhaps a little small so not ideal if super busy weekend!

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1.58 km

View Over Dartmoor Near Drake's Trail

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just off fro the car park, this spectacular view. much easier gravel riding than this morning

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3.24 km

Viewpoint

3.56 km

Magpie Viaduct was designed by Brunel and originally built in 1859 from granite and timber, then rebuilt in 1902 in Staffordshire brick.

From here you can also enjoy a raised vantage point for views over Dartmoor.

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4.59 km

Gem Bridge

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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 …

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4.67 km

Drake's Trail: Magpie Viaduct and Bluebell Woods

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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, …

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