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Venford Reservoir – Hemsworthy Gate loop from Ashburton

Hard

5.0

(1)

23

riders

Venford Reservoir – Hemsworthy Gate loop from Ashburton

02:24

38.8km

950m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.2 km for 117 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.94 km

Venford Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Hidden amongst the sprawling moorland of Dartmoor National Park, this is a lovely spot to explore. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful woodland, moors and winding rivers where you can …

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2

10.9 km

View of the Tor in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

22.3 km

St Pancras Church, Widecombe-in-the-Moor

Highlight • Religious Site

Know as the Cathedral of the Moor, Widecombe's pretty St Pancras church is quite something to behold. Its tower is 120-foot (37 m) high and can be seen fro considerable …

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4

24.1 km

Widecombe Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great climb touching 20% you earn the view from the top

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5

28.2 km

Haytor Vale Junction

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful run all the way down to Ilsington and beyond.

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6

31.4 km

Hemsworthy Gate

Highlight • Viewpoint

A spectacular rolling road section along here from Hay Tor to Hemsworthy Gate and from Hemsworthy Gate towards Widecombe, with smooth tarmac and incredible moorland views.

The gate refers to …

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38.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.6 km

131 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

8.29 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 23 May

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