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Kennick Reservoir, Grimspound and North Bovey loop from Mortenhampstead — Dartmoor National Park

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Kennick Reservoir, Grimspound and North Bovey loop from Mortenhampstead — Dartmoor National Park

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Kennick Reservoir, Grimspound and North Bovey loop from Mortenhampstead — Dartmoor National Park

04:52

49.6km

1,360m

Mountain biking

Embark on a difficult mountain biking adventure through Dartmoor National Park with the Kennick Reservoir, Grimspound, and North Bovey loop. This challenging route spans 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and features a significant 4468 feet (1362 metres) of elevation gain, taking approximately 4 hours and 51 minutes to complete. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 29.1 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.85 km

Mardon Down Bridleway Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Out of Moretonhampstead, take this steep bridleway up, up and up to Mardon Down. It's a hard ride (and/or push) to get up there, but you'll be amazed at how quickly you gain the elevation, and hence views.

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4.06 km

Stacombe Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Enjoy the wide, grassy bridleways of Stacombe, lined with tall bracken in the summer months and with grazing cattle, horse riders and dog walkers for company. One of the most …

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15.5 km

Kennick Reservoir Bridleway

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful little bridleway skirting the edge of the reservoir. Maybe slightly overgrown in summer time. Turns into singletrack at points.

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27.5 km

Black Hill Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fun gravel section in either direction. Great on a MTB or a gravel bike.

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31.8 km

Jay's Grave Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Jay's Grave is named for the grave of a girl who committed suicide at the eastern end of the trail. Mysterious flowers are still laid there, although no-one claims responsibility. …

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35.5 km

Grimspound Bronze-Age Settlement

Highlight • Historical Site

Grimspound is situated on one of the highest points of the moor. Once home to dozens of people and their livestock, the eerie setting was where Sherlock Holmes spent the …

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37.5 km

Downhill Trail in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Trail

This is quite fast, a few little drops that could catch you out if you are not that experienced

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38.6 km

Bennett's Cross

Highlight • Monument

The small granite sacred monument that the hiker encounters at this spot has been located here for several centuries. The familiar cruciform shape is difficult to recognize because the typical …

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44.3 km

North Bovey Bridleway Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Steady bridleway climb with a couple of rocky challenges. Gets you out onto the moor in the open.

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49.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

19.5 km

3.50 km

3.26 km

1.22 km

681 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

10.8 km

9.73 km

3.62 km

3.15 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Mardon Down Bridleway Ascent

Stacombe Bridleway

Kennick Reservoir Bridleway

Black Hill Gravel Track

Jay's Grave Bridleway

Grimspound Bronze-Age Settlement

Downhill Trail in Dartmoor National Park

Bennett's Cross

North Bovey Bridleway Climb

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