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St Andrew's Lane Descent – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Dawlish

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St Andrew's Lane Descent – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Dawlish

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St Andrew's Lane Descent – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Dawlish

02:30

36.0km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.7 km for 53 m

After 35.9 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.87 km

Lower Long Lane Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice mostly level ridge top gravel ride. Best North to South as it's then all downhill into Dawlish afterwards.

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3.97 km

Upper Long Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice bridlepath. Bit rutted in a few places, so no good for a road bike.

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7.24 km

Mamhead Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

The 18th century Mamhead or Haldon obelisk was built to help ships navigate the Exe estuary. It's no longer much use for that surrounded by trees but it's a nice …

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11.3 km

St Andrew's Lane Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is a Devon MTB classic: a long bridleway descent (or climb) from the village of Kenn up to the Cafe side of Haldon Forest Park. It's really narrow with …

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22.7 km

This little bridge spans the Exeter Ship Canal and links the foot/cycle path to the Topsham passenger ferry. It's a picturesque lookout for the canal, especially as you look northwards to the old lock cottage (a cafe in summer).

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24.6 km

Turf Hotel & Marina

Highlight • Cafe

Iconic Grade II listed pub in an extraordinary waterside location. Offers uninterrupted panoramic views across the outstanding natural beauty of the Exeter canal, River Exe Estuary and Powderham Estate.

Can …

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36.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

11.0 km

7.08 km

2.29 km

1.84 km

366 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

11.1 km

8.51 km

178 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

27°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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St Andrew's Lane Descent – Turf Hotel & Marina loop from Dawlish

Lower Long Lane Trail

Upper Long Lane

Mamhead Obelisk

St Andrew's Lane Descent

Topsham Lock Cottage

Turf Hotel & Marina

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