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Plym Valley Trail – Shaugh Tunnel loop from Saltash

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Plym Valley Trail – Shaugh Tunnel loop from Saltash

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Plym Valley Trail – Shaugh Tunnel loop from Saltash

04:06

65.6km

620m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.8 km

The Barbican, Plymouth

Highlight • Historical Site

In this old district of Plymouth, in addition to historic buildings, there are many catering establishments with bulging terraces. The Sutton harbor complex is almost always close by. This gives the whole a cozy relaxed atmosphere.

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16.4 km

View of the River Plym

Highlight • River

The River Plym, meandering through the southwest of England, showcases scenic beauty and diverse ecosystems. Its journey through Dartmoor National Park and the city of Plymouth offers a mix of picturesque landscapes and urban charm.

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18.7 km

Beetle on a Bicycle Sculpture, Plym Valley Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Easy relaxing Moor ride with an added puncture

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21.4 km

Plymbridge Woods

Forest

22.3 km

Viewpoint

22.5 km

Plym Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Plym Valley Trail is a pretty stretch of the Devon Coast to Coast cycle ride. The traffic-free route runs through National Trust-owned woodland along the River Plym into Plymouth …

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27.4 km

Shaugh Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The Grenofen tunnel is a 374-yard (341 m) tunnel that was built by Brunel in the mid-1850s for the South Devon & Tavistock Railway. It is located in Grenofen, a …

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37.8 km

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

Burrator Reservoir, near Yelverton on the south-west side of Dartmoor, is surrounded by attractive wooded countryside. On the west side of the reservoir this waterfall is fed by the Devonport …

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41.5 km

Burrator Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

This is a tranquil little place, excellent for a walk, run or cycle. Beautiful scenery with lots of viewing points.

A road runs round the reservoir, so if you are walking, be aware of traffic.

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43.7 km

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Lake

Burrator Reservoir is situated within Dartmoor, and the tranquil water and surrounding mixed woodland contrasts sharply with the open moor and the rugged Dartmoor tors. A trip here can be …

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65.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

27.5 km

5.25 km

2.79 km

1.87 km

125 m

118 m

Surfaces

58.8 km

3.65 km

1.32 km

758 m

751 m

440 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

22°C

11°C

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Plym Valley Trail – Shaugh Tunnel loop from Saltash

The Barbican, Plymouth

View of the River Plym

Beetle on a Bicycle Sculpture, Plym Valley Heritage Trail

Plym Valley Trail

Shaugh Tunnel

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

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