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Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from Tavistock

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Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from Tavistock

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Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from Tavistock

01:15

16.6km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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3.03 km

Grenofen Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Great walk, the footpath from the top of brook lane/Rix hill is not well used, just follow the hedgeline!

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3.40 km

Grenofen Tunnel

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Part of the Drake’s Trail and the Dartmoor Way, this 374-yard (341 m) tunnel was built by Brunel in the mid-1850s for the South Devon & Tavistock Railway. After the …

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4.24 km

Gem Bridge

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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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4.32 km

Drake's Trail: Magpie Viaduct and Bluebell Woods

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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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8.32 km

Bread and Moor Bakery

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A lovely bakery and cafe in Yelverton, this makes for an ideal cake and coffee stop if you’re passing by on the Drake’s Trail/Dartmoor Way. The bakery is particularly well …

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9.01 km

Drake's Trail, Dartmoor National Park

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The official website promotes the DRAKE'S TRAIL with the words, "Drake's Trail in West Devon is a 21-mile cycling and walking route linking Tavistock with Plymouth. This important part of …

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11.3 km

Magpie Viaduct

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Magpie Viaduct was designed by Brunel and originally built in 1859 from granite and timber, then rebuilt in 1902 in Staffordshire brick.

From here you can also enjoy a raised vantage point for views over Dartmoor.

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12.6 km

Grenofen Tunnel on Drake's Trail

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A network of 21 miles (33 km) cycling and hiking paths, Drake's Trail leads from Tavistock to Plymouth. The Trail passes through quaint countryside, river valleys, peaceful woodland, and vast …

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16.6 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.47 km

4.45 km

1.89 km

752 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.13 km

4.41 km

2.74 km

336 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from Tavistock

Grenofen Tunnel

Grenofen Tunnel

Gem Bridge

Drake's Trail: Magpie Viaduct and Bluebell Woods

Bread and Moor Bakery

Drake's Trail, Dartmoor National Park

Magpie Viaduct

Grenofen Tunnel on Drake's Trail

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