Totnes Town Centre – River Dart Path loop from Totnes

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Totnes Town Centre – River Dart Path loop from Totnes

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Totnes Town Centre – River Dart Path loop from Totnes

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40.9km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.6 km for 226 m

Open: • Easter Friday-September 30: 9:30 AM-5:00 PM • October 1-Easter Thursday: 9:30 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.00 km

Totnes Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Totnes is a small market town in South Devon, next to the River Dart. Here you can explore the narrow, bustling streets with lots of independent shops and cafés.

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2.25 km

View of the River Dart at Totnes Life Camp

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice path for cycling, but the gates that you have to open and close make it a bit difficult.

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4.52 km

Lower Gribble Plantation

Forest

6.46 km

The Waterman's Arms

Highlight • Pub

The Waterman's Arms (restaurant and bar) located on the Bow Bridge is perfect for a quiet drink or a light lunch during a bike ride or walk. This traditional inn …

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14.2 km

Dittisham Village and Waterfront

Highlight • Settlement

14.8 km

Dittisham Ferry

Highlight • Structure

Quaint crossing and friendly boatman. £3.50 with bicycle.

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15.2 km

Wood Hare

Forest

31.6 km

Stone Bridge at Littlehempston

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting bridges as they cross the rivers with the train line also interplaying with the bridges

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35.9 km

View of the River Dart

Highlight • Other

38.4 km

River Dart Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The River Dart path is a scenic traffic-free section linking Totnes with Dartington. The river trail runs past Queen’s Marsh and Bidwell Brook on the Dartington Hall Estate.

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