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Mountain biking trails

South West England

Merrivale Range, Bellever Forest & Yelverton loop from Tavistock — Dartmoor National Park

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Merrivale Range, Bellever Forest & Yelverton loop from Tavistock — Dartmoor National Park

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Merrivale Range, Bellever Forest & Yelverton loop from Tavistock — Dartmoor National Park

05:20

62.4km

1,110m

Mountain biking

Embark on the Merrivale Range, Bellever Forest & Yelverton loop from Tavistock, a challenging mountain biking adventure through Dartmoor National Park. This 38.8-mile (62.4 km) route features a diverse landscape of rugged moorland, ancient woodlands, and iconic granite tors like Bellever Tor. You will encounter rocky paths, steep descents, and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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10.3 km

The Langstone Standing Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Langstone stands high at nearly 3m tall and although once removed from its positioned here on Langstone Moor, it was replaced in its original location in 1893.

If you …

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2

23.6 km

Bellever Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A fun little trail through the forest which nicely breaks up the open moorland riding hereabouts!

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37.0 km

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

Highlight • Monument

A granite wayside Cross first mentioned as far back as 1240 was used on The Monks’ Path and the Abbots’ Way, both of which link Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock Abbey …

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39.1 km

Eylesbarrow Tin Mine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A gloriously fast and fun trail heading from Gutter Tor, past Drizzle Combe (such cheerful names!) up to Eylesbarrow's disused tin mine. This is open moorland, so it goes without …

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49.5 km

View Over Dartmoor Near Drake's Trail

Highlight • Trail

just off fro the car park, this spectacular view. much easier gravel riding than this morning

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6

54.5 km

Double Waters River Crossing

Highlight • River

The River Tavy and the River Walkham meet here at Double Waters.

This peaceful, woodland setting is popular with wild swimmers.

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62.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

14.3 km

10.4 km

7.32 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

17.4 km

10.9 km

6.88 km

5.88 km

401 m

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Highest point (490 m)

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