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Aylesbeare Common – Sheep Dip Obstacle loop from Colaton Raleigh

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Aylesbeare Common – Sheep Dip Obstacle loop from Colaton Raleigh

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Aylesbeare Common – Sheep Dip Obstacle loop from Colaton Raleigh

01:52

18.8km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.4 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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195 m

Aylesbeare Common

Highlight • Natural

Heathland, woodland, streams and ponds make a haven for wildlife at RSPB Aylesbeare Common, where you can find yellowhammers, dartford warblers, tree pipits, stonechats and nightjars, depending on the season.

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2.86 km

Holly Trail (Eastern Edge of Woodbury Common)

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

AKA the Holly Trail, a singletrack bridleway along the eastern edge of the common next to the fields. Best on a MTB and sketchy fun on a gravel bike!

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5.04 km

Crook Plantation

Forest

8.27 km

Wheathill Plantation

Forest

9.01 km

View from Woodbury Common

Highlight • Natural

11.1 km

Viper Mountain

Highlight • Summit

11.7 km

Sheep Dip Obstacle

Highlight • Structure

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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14.2 km

Narrow Boardwalk Over Marshy Stream

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Crossing a little stream and the boggy ground that surrounds it, this wide track from the north careers steeply down to the boardwalk, which is pretty narrow and makes for …

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18.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.98 km

6.74 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

1.83 km

227 m

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

19°C

12°C

75 %

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Aylesbeare Common – Sheep Dip Obstacle loop from Colaton Raleigh

Aylesbeare Common

Holly Trail (Eastern Edge of Woodbury Common)

View from Woodbury Common

Viper Mountain

Sheep Dip Obstacle

Narrow Boardwalk Over Marshy Stream

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