Gem Bridge & Double Waters loop — Dartmoor National Park
Gem Bridge & Double Waters loop — Dartmoor National Park
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Gem Bridge & Double Waters loop — Dartmoor National Park
02:44
9.95km
160m
Hiking
Hike the Gem Bridge & Double Waters loop for a moderate 6.2-mile (10.0 km) adventure through Dartmoor National Park. This route features enchanting forestry, especially beautiful with seasonal bluebells, and offers views over the Walkham Valley from Gem Bridge. You will also cross the Magpie Viaduct, which provides expansive bird's-eye…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Tamar Valley AONB
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.28 km
Drake's Trail: Magpie Viaduct and Bluebell Woods
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You will pass through enchanting forestry featuring seasonal bluebells and over Magpie Viaduct, …
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3.10 km
Gem Bridge
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6.32 km
Double Waters — Confluence of the Rivers Walkham and Tavy
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9.95 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.25 km
2.49 km
1.87 km
1.15 km
205 m
Surfaces
6.31 km
1.84 km
646 m
457 m
135 m
117 m
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Elevation
Highest point (190 m)
Lowest point (50 m)
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Trail Reviews
Really lovely walk taking in some of an old railway line, a Riverside walk, and a stretch of moor land with sheep, ponies and once again placid cattle ☺️, easily comparable with the peak district. Once again, a free car park and the added bonus of a great cup of coffee near the end at the Long Ash garden centre.. Bit of a step climb on the second part of the walk. If you reverse the walk, there's a sign saying "private road without permission."" I've no idea why .