Yealmpton, a region in the South Hams district of Devon, features a diverse landscape suitable for outdoor activities. Rolling hills, verdant countryside, and the meandering River Yealm characterize the area, which is part of the South Devon National Landscape. This setting provides varied terrain for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more, encompassing rural landscapes, wooded valleys, and coastal proximity.
Yealmpton offers more than 20 routes across several sports like…
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4.5
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4.8
(88)
827
hikers
6.98km
01:57
140m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(86)
808
hikers
7.62km
02:07
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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31
hikers
16.1km
04:27
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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17
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.6
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60
riders
32.2km
02:56
540m
540m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

31
riders
25.5km
01:30
150m
150m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
44.1km
03:42
870m
870m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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16
riders
24.8km
02:12
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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236
riders
75.7km
03:39
840m
840m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

94
riders
33.2km
01:36
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

42
riders
43.1km
02:00
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
20.9km
00:59
240m
240m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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36
riders
44.5km
02:49
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
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32
riders
20.3km
01:18
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
72.6km
04:43
950m
950m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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14
riders
41.3km
02:40
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
runners
17.9km
01:56
190m
190m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
5.20km
00:36
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
6.71km
00:43
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
7.32km
00:49
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
52.1km
03:24
810m
810m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

29.7km
01:52
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Yealmpton offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as rolling hills, the River Yealm, and coastal proximity within the South Devon National Landscape.
Yes, Yealmpton provides hiking trails along the River Yealm and through the surrounding countryside. Options are available for various skill levels, as detailed in guides like Hiking around Yealmpton.
Easy hiking routes in Yealmpton can be found along the River Yealm and through the rural landscapes. A dedicated guide, Easy hikes around Yealmpton, provides specific options for less strenuous walks.
Yealmpton offers a network of quiet country lanes suitable for road cycling. These routes often feature diverse scenery, including views of the River Yealm. Specific routes are outlined in the Road Cycling Routes around Yealmpton guide.
Yes, mountain biking trails are available in the Yealmpton area. Information on these trails, including specific routes and difficulty levels, can be found in the MTB Trails around Yealmpton guide.
Outdoor routes in Yealmpton have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 2,000 user reviews, indicating a high level of satisfaction among visitors.
Komoot offers several guides for Yealmpton, covering various sports. These include guides for Hiking, Easy hikes, MTB Trails, Road Cycling, General Cycling, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
Yealmpton offers routes suitable for families, particularly along the River Yealm and through the less challenging rural landscapes. The Easy hikes around Yealmpton guide can provide suitable options for walks with children.
Yealmpton is situated within the South Devon National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). This designation protects the region's peaceful countryside, rugged coastline, wooded valleys, and estuaries, ensuring its natural beauty is preserved for outdoor activities.
The official website for the local governing body, the Yealmpton Parish Council, is yealmpton-pc.gov.uk. For general inquiries, the Clerk can be reached at 07702640950.
Yes, Yealmpton provides opportunities for touring cycling along quiet country lanes and roads. Routes often feature diverse scenery and views of the River Yealm, as highlighted in the Cycling around Yealmpton guide.
There are more than 20 routes available in Yealmpton on komoot. These routes cater to various outdoor sports, including hiking, cycling, and jogging, and have been explored by over 37,000 visitors.

