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Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) – Burrator Bone Shaker Trail loop from Shaugh Prior

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) – Burrator Bone Shaker Trail loop from Shaugh Prior

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Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) – Burrator Bone Shaker Trail loop from Shaugh Prior

01:31

20.4km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 21, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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228 m

Cadover Bridge

Highlight • River

Beauty spot on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Nice rolling roads either side of the bridge and spectacular views back across Plymouth on a sunny day.

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2.87 km

Sheepstor Hill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steeper climb when riding from Burrator, more gradual from the Plymouth side. Very rewarding view from the top.

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4.87 km

Eylesbarrow Tin Mine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A gloriously fast and fun trail heading from Gutter Tor, past Drizzle Combe (such cheerful names!) up to Eylesbarrow's disused tin mine. This is open moorland, so it goes without …

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7.06 km

Double Stone row - Remains of pinion arm

Archaeological Site

8.17 km

Rocky Path in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Trail

9.17 km

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

Highlight • Monument

A granite wayside Cross first mentioned as far back as 1240 was used on The Monks’ Path and the Abbots’ Way, both of which link Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock Abbey …

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10.1 km

Burrator Bone Shaker Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bone rattling experience as you descend from South Hessary Tor. Fantastic views overlooking Burrator Reservoir however this is an incredibly bumpy ride!

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15.4 km

Burrator Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

This is a tranquil little place, excellent for a walk, run or cycle. Beautiful scenery with lots of viewing points.

A road runs round the reservoir, so if you are walking, be aware of traffic.

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20.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

8.88 km

421 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

7.02 km

1.86 km

421 m

105 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

28°C

16°C

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Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) – Burrator Bone Shaker Trail loop from Shaugh Prior

Cadover Bridge

Sheepstor Hill Climb

Eylesbarrow Tin Mine Trail

Rocky Path in Dartmoor National Park

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

Burrator Bone Shaker Trail

Burrator Reservoir

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