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Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) – Leather Tor Clapper Bridge loop from Shaugh Prior

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
West Devon
Meavy

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) – Leather Tor Clapper Bridge loop from Shaugh Prior

Moderate

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Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) – Leather Tor Clapper Bridge loop from Shaugh Prior

01:30

20.7km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

228 m

Cadover Bridge

Highlight • River

Beauty spot on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Nice rolling roads either side of the bridge and spectacular views back across Plymouth on a sunny day.

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2

2.87 km

Sheepstor Hill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steeper climb when riding from Burrator, more gradual from the Plymouth side. Very rewarding view from the top.

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3

4.87 km

Eylesbarrow Tin Mine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A gloriously fast and fun trail heading from Gutter Tor, past Drizzle Combe (such cheerful names!) up to Eylesbarrow's disused tin mine. This is open moorland, so it goes without …

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7.06 km

Double Stone row - Remains of pinion arm

Archaeological Site

5

8.17 km

6

9.17 km

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

Highlight • Monument

A granite wayside Cross first mentioned as far back as 1240 was used on The Monks’ Path and the Abbots’ Way, both of which link Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock Abbey …

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7

11.3 km

This useful trail links Princetown and the north moor with Burrator Reservoir at Norsworthy Bridge. Riding in this direction is brilliant fun, not massively technical but a bit rocky with …

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8

13.8 km

Leather Tor Clapper Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Under the peak of Leather Tor, this gorgeous packhorse bridge dates back to the 1830s, constructed using moorstone, aka unquarried Dartmoor granite.

It crosses Riddipitt Stream, a lovely place for a cooling paddle or dip!

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9

15.8 km

Burrator Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

This is a tranquil little place, excellent for a walk, run or cycle. Beautiful scenery with lots of viewing points.

A road runs round the reservoir, so if you are walking, be aware of traffic.

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20.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

8.89 km

421 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

7.03 km

1.86 km

421 m

105 m

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