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Plymbridge Valley Cycle Path – Gem Bridge loop from Plymouth

Plymbridge Valley Cycle Path – Gem Bridge loop from Plymouth

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5.0

(4)

180

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Plymbridge Valley Cycle Path – Gem Bridge loop from Plymouth

04:21

75.2km

880m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 16.8 km for 158 m

After 23.4 km for 748 m

After 24.3 km for 883 m

After 26.7 km for 583 m

After 48.5 km for 583 m

After 50.6 km for 883 m

After 51.6 km for 748 m

After 59.4 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.01 km

Plymbridge Valley Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

First mile North has many dog walkers and children. Caution is needed as many forget it is a shared use path.
During summer months within first viaduct there is a …

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9.09 km

Viewpoint

14.3 km

Shaugh Prior Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful river Plym flowing over boulders and rocks. Several testing climbs from the bottom of this valley.

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16.5 km

Gate on the Plym Valley Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great gate this one! 2 single gates dual direction with large lever latch. Solid latch system feels, great to tug on and throw yourself through. The kinetic self close on …

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26.2 km

Tunnel in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a great attraction and great with the kids but don't go in to hide from the rain, it leaks, a lot after heavy rain

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44.8 km

Abbey Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Historical Site

This gorgeous 18th-century bridge is one of several in the heart of Tavistock but is perhaps the prettiest. The River Tavy rushes underneath to pass down the weir, creating a …

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48.2 km

Grenofen Tunnel on Drake's Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A network of 21 miles (33 km) cycling and hiking paths, Drake's Trail leads from Tavistock to Plymouth. The Trail passes through quaint countryside, river valleys, peaceful woodland, and vast …

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50.5 km

Gem Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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75.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

31.8 km

4.72 km

2.27 km

375 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.9 km

11.3 km

4.80 km

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

28°C

17°C

0 %

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Plymbridge Valley Cycle Path – Gem Bridge loop from Plymouth

Plymbridge Valley Cycle Path

Shaugh Prior Wooden Bridge

Gate on the Plym Valley Trail

Tunnel in Dartmoor National Park

Abbey Bridge and Weir

Grenofen Tunnel on Drake's Trail

Gem Bridge

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