Sheep Dip Obstacle – Hawkerland Bridleway loop from Budleigh Salterton

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Sheep Dip Obstacle – Hawkerland Bridleway loop from Budleigh Salterton

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Sheep Dip Obstacle – Hawkerland Bridleway loop from Budleigh Salterton

03:17

42.2km

710m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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East Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

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3.45 km

Blackhill Quarry Trail

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Ride through the centre of the old quarry here, with the lakes to either side and views to the coast. Look out on the water for birds, including Canada geese and tufted ducks.

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Sheep Dip Obstacle

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This is an obstacle called Sheep Dip. It consists of two pools connected by two underwater tunnels and is used by the Royal Marines for training.

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7.07 km

Yettington Jump Line

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Its a fantastic set of jump lines to keep you amused, something for everyone. The area is semi covered so it offers some protection from the rain and wind.

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7.79 km

Uphams Plantation

Forest

9.59 km

Woodbury Common Perimeter Singletrack

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Great narrow singletrack around the border of Woodbury Common. It's pretty techy, you'll probably want a MTB, but on a gravel bike it's a good challenge. Can be pretty sloppy …

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9.89 km

Stowford Stream Bridge

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I'm sure it's a great bridge but I just went through the ford

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10.3 km

Hawkerland Bridleway

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A short downhill fast section through tight woodland. Loads of corners and little jumps to get you going.

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21.4 km

View of the Otter Valley from White Cross

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The view west from here looks over the Otter Valley and its glorious. On a clear day you can see Woodbury Common and Dartmoor, both also popular MTB spots in …

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25.1 km

The Byes Riverside Walk

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This lovely green corridor follows the River Sid south from Sidford to the sea. Although it forms part of the National Cycle Network it's usually pretty quiet.

Riding to the …

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