Grenofen Bridge – Gem Bridge loop from Yelverton

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Grenofen Bridge – Gem Bridge loop from Yelverton

Moderate

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Grenofen Bridge – Gem Bridge loop from Yelverton

04:10

15.4km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Tamar Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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RAF Harrowbeer Airfield

Highlight • Natural

Once an RAF airfield, Harrowbeer is now open heathland with pockets of pretty woodland. The West Devon Way and Drake's Trail long-distance paths both cross Harrowbeer and you'll likely seen ponies grazing freely.

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Viewpoint

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Gem Bridge and Gem Mine

Highlight • Bridge

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Grenofen Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot on the river

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Old Kiln Chimney, Tamar Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Monument

Old kiln chimney, showing the industrial past in this area

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Double Waters — Confluence of the Rivers Walkham and Tavy

Highlight • Viewpoint

An enchanting spot on the edge of Dartmoor, the meeting point of these two rivers is great for wild swimming and having a picnic. Mossy rocks, gnarled trees and exceptionally …

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Forest Path Along the River Walkham

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful flat stretch along the river Walkham

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11.0 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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Drake's Trail: Magpie Viaduct and Bluebell Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is an exciting section of the glorious 21-mile Drake's Trail cycling path that runs through Dartmoor.

You will pass through enchanting forestry featuring seasonal bluebells and over Magpie Viaduct, …

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