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St Petroc's Church, Lydford – Lydford Castle and Saxon Town loop from Bridestowe

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South West England

St Petroc's Church, Lydford – Lydford Castle and Saxon Town loop from Bridestowe

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St Petroc's Church, Lydford – Lydford Castle and Saxon Town loop from Bridestowe

01:46

25.4km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.2 km for 79 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

2.92 km

Beara Wood

Forest

8.91 km

Froghill Plantation

Forest

3

19.2 km

St Petroc's Church, Lydford

Highlight • Historical Site

The first Christian church in Lydford was a wooden structure built c. 650 AD. It is probable that this church was burnt down by the Vikings in their raid of …

Tip by

4

19.3 km

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Lydford is a pretty little village on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and hides, within its boundaries, several amazing features. One of these is its castle, of Norman origin …

Tip by

5

19.5 km

Lydford Gorge and Castle

Highlight • Gorge

Created by King Alfred the Great, Lydford has a rich history. It was once the second biggest town in Devon during the reign of Edward the Confessor, now it has …

Tip by

6

20.4 km

Granite Way

Highlight • Cycleway

B

25.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

2.02 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

12.4 km

190 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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