Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Roadford Lake loop from Marystow
Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Roadford Lake loop from Marystow
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Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Roadford Lake loop from Marystow
02:11
39.8km
690m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Last updated: May 21, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 12.9 km for 79 m
Waypoints
Start point
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6.93 km
Newtondown Plantation
Forest
12.9 km
Upper Tamar Lake Café
Highlight • Cafe
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.
Tip by
13.0 km
Roadford Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
13.5 km
Roadford Lake Valve Tower
Highlight • Lake
The concrete structure that can be seen from the dam is the valve tower. On open days, usually twice a year, it is possible to walk in the tunnels underneath the water and up the tower, which provides spectacular views.
Tip by
25.1 km
Roadford Lake
Highlight • Lake
As a runner there isn't a trail that allows you to circumnavigate the lake, but you can run along the northeastern shore.
Tip by
36.0 km
Knowle Wood
Forest
39.8 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
39.2 km
478 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
32.1 km
7.47 km
185 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (200 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
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Friday 10 July
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