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Buckland Monachorum

Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from River Meavy

Moderate

5.0

(2)

22

riders

Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from River Meavy

02:00

30.7km

350m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.6 km for 65 m

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Parking

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4.88 km

View Over Dartmoor Near Drake's Trail

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just off fro the car park, this spectacular view. much easier gravel riding than this morning

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2

6.08 km

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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3

8.73 km

Grenofen Tunnel

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Part of the Drake’s Trail and the Dartmoor Way, this 374-yard (341 m) tunnel was built by Brunel in the mid-1850s for the South Devon & Tavistock Railway. After the …

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4

9.10 km

Grenofen Tunnel

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Great walk, the footpath from the top of brook lane/Rix hill is not well used, just follow the hedgeline!

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13.6 km

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20.6 km

Grenofen Tunnel on Drake's Trail

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A network of 21 miles (33 km) cycling and hiking paths, Drake's Trail leads from Tavistock to Plymouth. The Trail passes through quaint countryside, river valleys, peaceful woodland, and vast …

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22.9 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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24.0 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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30.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

6.68 km

4.59 km

2.21 km

727 m

215 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

4.49 km

3.30 km

652 m

236 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

25 %

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