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Thrushelton

Cornish Country Lanes – Roadford Lake Valve Tower loop from Roadford Forest

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
West Devon
Thrushelton

Cornish Country Lanes – Roadford Lake Valve Tower loop from Roadford Forest

Hard

4.5

(2)

73

riders

Cornish Country Lanes – Roadford Lake Valve Tower loop from Roadford Forest

03:22

52.1km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.5 km for 70 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

7.09 km

Cornish Country Lanes

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep climbs and descents hidden behind high hedges with feeling glances of the beautiful countryside

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2

12.3 km

Scenic Country Road and Countryside View

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

3

47.9 km

Roadford Lake Valve Tower

Highlight • Lake

Roadford lake was once farmland before being flooded to create a reservoir in 1989. The water in the lake supplies North Devon and anything over capacity runs into the River …

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4

48.5 km

Roadford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

5

48.5 km

Upper Tamar Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

Picturesque freshwater lake. The largest freshwater lake in the Southwest.

The lake has a large activity centre. Canoeing, fishing, archery and windsurfing amongst others.

The centre also has a fantastic cafe serving quality freshly prepared food and drink.

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6

49.3 km

Lakeside cafe is open 7 days a week and serves coffee and cake everyday, plus hot lunches Monday to Friday.

The building is also available to hire as a wedding venue.
For further details please see their website swlakestrust.org.uk/roadford-lake-cafe-and-venue

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52.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

14.8 km

2.84 km

954 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.0 km

2.83 km

699 m

662 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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