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Lydford

Dartmoor National Park – Lake Viaduct loop from Lydford

Moderate

3

riders

Dartmoor National Park – Lake Viaduct loop from Lydford

02:32

45.8km

710m

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 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.9 km for 70 m

After 45.2 km for 79 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.41 km

Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Lake

Meandering river valleys, expansive moorland, ancient history, and green countryside where wild ponies roam free – Dartmoor is a unique place to cycle. Covering a 368 sq mi (953 sq …

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2

4.59 km

3

4.60 km

Lake Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

One of two viaducts on the Granite Way, Lake Viaduct is an impressive granite span with nine arches. Built for the now-closed railway reaching from Plymouth to Okehampton, the viaduct …

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4

22.9 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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28.9 km

Newtondown Plantation

Forest

35.8 km

Knowle Wood

Forest

7

45.2 km

St Petroc's Church, Lydford

Highlight • Historical Site

The first Christian church in Lydford was a wooden structure built c. 650 AD. It is probable that this church was burnt down by the Vikings in their raid of …

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8

45.2 km

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Lydford is a pretty little village on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and hides, within its boundaries, several amazing features. One of these is its castle, of Norman origin …

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45.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

6.74 km

478 m

456 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

12.8 km

310 m

264 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

26°C

16°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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