Haytor Descent – Hemsworthy Gate loop from Bovey Heathland Nature Reserve

Haytor Descent – Hemsworthy Gate loop from Bovey Heathland Nature Reserve

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Haytor Descent – Hemsworthy Gate loop from Bovey Heathland Nature Reserve

02:25

44.3km

790m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.31 km

Haytor Vale Junction

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Wonderful run all the way down to Ilsington and beyond.

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6.35 km

Haytor Descent

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Stop at Haytor to admire the far reaching views to the coast then enjoy a fun descent down to Haytor Vale. Watch out for wild ponies!

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9.48 km

Hemsworthy Gate

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A spectacular rolling road section along here from Hay Tor to Hemsworthy Gate and from Hemsworthy Gate towards Widecombe, with smooth tarmac and incredible moorland views.

The gate refers to …

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10.4 km

Widecombe Climb

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Great climb touching 20% you earn the view from the top

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16.1 km

Challacombe Valley Road, Dartmoor National Park

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A fantastic road climb from Widecombe in the Moor to the south up to join the main moorland road to Moretonhampstead.

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30.2 km

Central Café, Moretonhampstead

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30.3 km

Baskervilles Ice Cream Parlour & Coffee Shop

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A fantastic little cafe that sells ice creams, sandwiches, coffee and cakes.

There's a nice outdoor seating area out front and bike racks to store your bike securely whilst seated.

The staff are very friendly too.

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41.1 km

Cafe 3 Sixty

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Having spent the best part of the last 100 years as a garage and workshop, the owners of Cafe 3 Sixty have transformed the building into a wonderful spot for …

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