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August 9, 2023
Running
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 Devon.
As a runner there isn't a trail that allows you to circumnavigate the lake, but you can run along the northeastern shore.
As a runner there isn't a trail that allows you to circumnavigate the lake, but you can run along the northeastern shore.
Natalie
August 2, 2022
Cycling
Roadford Lake is set just outside Dartmoor National Park so is the perfect place for a rolling ride with a backdrop of dramatic tors and hills.
You can tur your hand at plenty of watersports here including sailing, kayaking, fishing and paddleboarding.
For further details please see the website swlakestrust.org.uk/pages/site/activities/category/roadford-lake
You can tur your hand at plenty of watersports here including sailing, kayaking, fishing and paddleboarding.
For further details please see the website swlakestrust.org.uk/pages/site/activities/category/roadford-lake
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Roadford Lake
4.0
(1)
15
riders
19.1km
01:14
200m
200m
Touring cyclists can enjoy the moderate 11.8-mile Roadford Lake loop, featuring 669 feet of elevation gain and scenic lake views.
Moderate
4.0
(1)
4
riders
55.1km
03:45
830m
830m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
Hard
2
riders
80.5km
05:12
890m
890m
Cycle the challenging 50-mile Bude Canal, Holsworth, and Roadford Lake Dam loop, featuring canals, countryside, and lake views.
Hard
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Elevation 190 m
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Location: Germansweek, West Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom