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United Kingdom
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South West England
Plymouth

Shaugh Tunnel – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Notre Dame RC School

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Plymouth

Shaugh Tunnel – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Notre Dame RC School

Moderate

5.0

(2)

32

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Shaugh Tunnel – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Notre Dame RC School

03:18

45.9km

630m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.25 km for 84 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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7.11 km

Shaugh Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

An interesting heritage highlight on the Drake’s Trail. It’s wet and dark so don’t forget to bring your bike lights!

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2

17.6 km

View of Burrator Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great resting spot to catch your breath before you head out again.

Along the track overlooking the reservoir are a few benches and when the weather's nice, it's a real sun trap.

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3

20.9 km

Leather Tor Clapper Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Under the peak of Leather Tor, this gorgeous packhorse bridge dates back to the 1830s, constructed using moorstone, aka unquarried Dartmoor granite.

It crosses Riddipitt Stream, a lovely place for a cooling paddle or dip!

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4

23.3 km

Norsworthy Bridge to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

This useful trail links Princetown and the north moor with Burrator Reservoir at Norsworthy Bridge. Riding in this direction is brilliant fun, not massively technical but a bit rocky with …

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5

25.5 km

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

Highlight • Monument

A granite wayside Cross first mentioned as far back as 1240 was used on The Monks’ Path and the Abbots’ Way, both of which link Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock Abbey …

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6

27.5 km

Eylesbarrow Tin Mine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A gloriously fast and fun trail heading from Gutter Tor, past Drizzle Combe (such cheerful names!) up to Eylesbarrow's disused tin mine. This is open moorland, so it goes without …

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7

33.0 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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8

33.3 km

Viewpoint and Picnic Area in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning scenery (be careful if it's a windy day!!!)

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45.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

10.7 km

9.57 km

4.71 km

2.65 km

1.20 km

205 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

6.71 km

5.13 km

5.03 km

1.58 km

1.39 km

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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