Plym Valley Trail Tunnel – Shaugh Tunnel loop from Plymouth

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Plym Valley Trail Tunnel – Shaugh Tunnel loop from Plymouth

Moderate

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Plym Valley Trail Tunnel – Shaugh Tunnel loop from Plymouth

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40.1km

520m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.39 km for 69 m

After 17.4 km for 132 m

After 19.4 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.43 km

Riverside Path Along the River Plym

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bus to start of walk, nice riverside to Saltram then around the house and gardens. Home via Plympton path and bus back to town. Good paths all the way, no …

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7.63 km

Coypool Park and Ride

Highlight • Rest Area

Good start point for exploring Drakes trail and mountain bike routes up on to Dartmoor, or go the opposite way to Plymouth Hoe, along the national cycle routes

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9.80 km

Plymbridge Valley Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

First mile North has many dog walkers and children. Caution is needed as many forget it is a shared use path.
During summer months within first viaduct there is a …

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9.83 km

Excellent route to walk, cycle, run with great history and fantastic views a plenty.

From coypool to Tavistock the route through the Plymbridge woods is known as the Drake trail, named of course after Sir Francis Drake.

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15.7 km

Shaugh Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

An interesting heritage highlight on the Drake’s Trail. It’s wet and dark so don’t forget to bring your bike lights!

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19.6 km

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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28.7 km

Cann Woods (Plymbridge Woods)

Highlight • MTB Park

Better known as Cann woods, so many trails, some steep, techy and flowy riding. It is a bit of a maze, you may get list but it is well worth it 👌

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29.9 km

Plymbridge Woods

Forest

34.6 km

Saltram Amphitheatre

Highlight • Monument

The amphitheater in Saltram Park offers a beautiful panorama of the surrounding nature, such as the River Plym, the estuary and the forests. You can enjoy this view from the …

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