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Magpie Viaduct – Gem Bridge loop from Horrabridge

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Magpie Viaduct – Gem Bridge loop from Horrabridge

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Magpie Viaduct – Gem Bridge loop from Horrabridge

01:25

5.18km

90m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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1.57 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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2.59 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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2.67 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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5.18 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.92 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

1.18 km

714 m

< 100 m

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Friday 8 May

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Magpie Viaduct – Gem Bridge loop from Horrabridge

Magpie Viaduct

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