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United Kingdom
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Devon
Torridge
Ashwater

Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Witherdon Wood loop from Ashwater

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
Torridge
Ashwater

Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Witherdon Wood loop from Ashwater

Moderate

5.0

(1)

3

riders

Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Witherdon Wood loop from Ashwater

01:38

31.2km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.98 km for 79 m

After 25.0 km for 194 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

7.42 km

Roadford Lake Valve Tower

Highlight • Lake

Roadford lake was once farmland before being flooded to create a reservoir in 1989. The water in the lake supplies North Devon and anything over capacity runs into the River …

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2

8.02 km

Upper Tamar Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

Picturesque freshwater lake. The largest freshwater lake in the Southwest.

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.

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3

8.05 km

Roadford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

4

13.6 km

The Old Wainhouse Inn

Highlight • Pub

5

25.2 km

Witherdon Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Witherdon Wood is managed by Forestry England. It's a mixed woodland with some large tracks running through it.

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B

31.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

2.89 km

1.51 km

449 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

1.45 km

1.27 km

252 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 10 July

31°C

17°C

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