Haytor Vale Climb – Town Quay Bridge loop from Kingskerswell
Haytor Vale Climb – Town Quay Bridge loop from Kingskerswell
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Haytor Vale Climb – Town Quay Bridge loop from Kingskerswell
02:58
45.5km
590m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 21, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.04 km
River Lemon
Lake
4.36 km
Whitelake River
Highlight • Other
12.6 km
Chudleigh Knighton Heath Bridleway
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
Tip by
14.4 km
Descent into Bovey
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
16.0 km
Bicycle Dismount Point
Highlight • Other
16.4 km
Cafe 3 Sixty
Highlight • Cafe
An independent cafe, you’ll find a heavy bike theme here and you can even park your two-wheeled steed inside. Outside seating allows for dogs although they’re not permitted indoors due to the open kitchen.
Tip by
20.0 km
Kiln Brake
Forest
21.9 km
Haytor Vale Climb
Highlight • Natural Monument
It is sheltered down in Bovey Tracey but you can except the wind to pick up once you reach Dartmoor. It's long, at 3.6 miles and an average of 6%.
The Tour of Britain has finished at Haytor Vale, most recently in 2013 when the stage was won by Adam Yates. In 1979 the National Hill Climb Champs were held there and if you fancy your own go, Mid Devon Cycling Club hold an annual hill climb race here.
Tip by
22.0 km
Haytor Visitor Centre
Highlight • Parking
There are toilets, a parking lot, and the visitor center itself where you can ask questions about the area and walks. Worth a visit!
dartmoor.gov.uk/enjoy-dartmoor/planning-your-visit/our-visitor-centres/haytor-visitor-centre
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Tip by
41.6 km
Town Quay Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
45.1 km
Aller Orchard Wood
Forest
45.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
23.8 km
10.9 km
6.60 km
3.30 km
714 m
138 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
42.2 km
2.36 km
704 m
102 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (400 m)
Lowest point (0 m)
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Thursday 16 July
28°C
14°C
14 %
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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h
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