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Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Roadford Lake loop from Black Torrington

Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Roadford Lake loop from Black Torrington

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Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Roadford Lake loop from Black Torrington

02:32

50.8km

620m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.1 km for 194 m

After 20.8 km for 79 m

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Start point

Parking

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12.3 km

Witherdon Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Witherdon Wood is managed by Forestry England. It's a mixed woodland with some large tracks running through it.

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20.3 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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20.9 km

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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20.9 km

Roadford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

26.2 km

Roadford Lake

Highlight • Lake

Roadford Lake is a reservoir fed by the river Wolf. It's the largest area of water in the south-west and is used to supply drinking water for north and South …

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48.4 km

River Torridge Bridges

Highlight • River

Flowing through Devon from near Meddon to the Bristol Channel, the River Torridge is the perfect place to cycle. Following the traffic-free Tarka Trail alongside the river, you pass many …

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50.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.1 km

4.34 km

1.79 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.4 km

4.66 km

1.45 km

274 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 25 May

31°C

16°C

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Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Roadford Lake loop from Black Torrington

Witherdon Wood

Roadford Lake Valve Tower

Upper Tamar Lake Café

Roadford Reservoir

Roadford Lake

River Torridge Bridges

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