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South West England

Harbourneford Ford – Avon Dam Reservoir loop from Buckfastleigh

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Harbourneford Ford – Avon Dam Reservoir loop from Buckfastleigh

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Harbourneford Ford – Avon Dam Reservoir loop from Buckfastleigh

01:51

24.8km

550m

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: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 12.2 km for 204 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.87 km

Harbourneford Ford

Highlight • River

luckily there's a footbridge too for those who don't want to get their feet or electric motor wet.

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2

9.58 km

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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3

10.1 km

Rhododendron Woodlands, Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Forest

4

12.4 km

Avon Dam Reservoir

Highlight • Monument

B

24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

5.61 km

2.60 km

457 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

5.62 km

457 m

346 m

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