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Haldon, Mamhead and Dawlish — Exeter gravel routes

Haldon, Mamhead and Dawlish — Exeter gravel routes

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Haldon, Mamhead and Dawlish — Exeter gravel routes

05:14

68.7km

610m

Gravel riding

Although the hillside to the west of the Exe may not boast the same commonland as to the east, there are still many great forest tracks and bridleways to explore, linked by mostly quiet lanes and the Exe Estuary Trail running down to Dawlish.

Starting from Exeter Quay, this Tour…

Last updated: July 5, 2024

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After 934 m for 17 m

After 4.11 km for 39 m

After 65.3 km for 39 m

After 68.5 km for 44 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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489 m

Exeter Quayside

Highlight • Cafe

Once a thriving port, Exeter Quay is now a stunning place to explore or to have a bite to eat. The Customs House often has exhibitions on whilst the buildings …

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5.82 km

Exe Estuary Trail

Highlight • River

This beautiful traffic-free trail runs along both banks of the Exe Estuary. The route is fairly flat and ideal for families. Keep your eyes peeled for birds. The surrounding marshes …

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19.6 km

St Andrew's Lane Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is a Devon MTB classic: a long bridleway descent (or climb) from the village of Kenn up to the Cafe side of Haldon Forest Park. It's really narrow with …

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24.1 km

Haldon Forest Gravel Roads

Highlight • Forest

Brilliant wide gravel roads through Haldon near the racecourse that are perfect for gravel bikes! There's plenty to explore here, and look out for the dressed up trees in December!

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40.7 km

View of Exmouth, Exe Estuary, and Powderham Estate from Mamhead Obelisk

Highlight • Viewpoint

Although the Obelisk might claim to be the main attraction here, a Grade II listed stone structure dating back to 1742, it's the view across the estuary that's most impressive …

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68.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

19.0 km

17.7 km

4.87 km

1.60 km

956 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

21.8 km

6.95 km

734 m

416 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

9°C

12 %

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Haldon, Mamhead and Dawlish — Exeter gravel routes

Exeter Quayside

Exe Estuary Trail

St Andrew's Lane Descent

Haldon Forest Gravel Roads

View of Exmouth, Exe Estuary, and Powderham Estate from Mamhead Obelisk

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