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Gem Bridge & Double Waters loop — Dartmoor National Park

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Gem Bridge & Double Waters loop — Dartmoor National Park

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Gem Bridge & Double Waters loop — Dartmoor National Park

02:44

9.95km

160m

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Hike the Gem Bridge & Double Waters loop for a moderate 6.2-mile (10.0 km) adventure through Dartmoor National Park. This route features enchanting forestry, especially beautiful with seasonal bluebells, and offers views over the Walkham Valley from Gem Bridge. You will also cross the Magpie Viaduct, which provides expansive bird's-eye…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Tamar Valley AONB

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1.28 km

Drake's Trail: Magpie Viaduct and Bluebell Woods

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This is an exciting section of the glorious 21-mile Drake's Trail cycling path that runs through Dartmoor.

You will pass through enchanting forestry featuring seasonal bluebells and over Magpie Viaduct, …

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3.10 km

Gem Bridge

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Gem Bridge towers 78 feet (24 m) above the River Walkham, affording wonderful views over the valley below. Until 1965, the original Walkham Viaduct would have stood here. Designed by …

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6.32 km

Double Waters — Confluence of the Rivers Walkham and Tavy

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An enchanting spot on the edge of Dartmoor, the meeting point of these two rivers is great for wild swimming and having a picnic. Mossy rocks, gnarled trees and exceptionally …

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9.95 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.25 km

2.49 km

1.87 km

1.15 km

205 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

1.84 km

646 m

457 m

135 m

117 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

28°C

16°C

15 %

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Comments

July 24, 2024,Gem Bridge & Double Waters loop — Dartmoor National Park

Really lovely walk taking in some of an old railway line, a Riverside walk, and a stretch of moor land with sheep, ponies and once again placid cattle ☺️, easily comparable with the peak district.
Once again, a free car park and the added bonus of a great cup of coffee near the end at the Long Ash garden centre..

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Gem Bridge & Double Waters loop — Dartmoor National Park

Drake's Trail: Magpie Viaduct and Bluebell Woods

Gem Bridge

Double Waters — Confluence of the Rivers Walkham and Tavy

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