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Tavistock

Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from Tavistock

Moderate

4.0

(1)

28

runners

Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from Tavistock

00:57

8.75km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dartmoor National Park

Tamar Valley National Landscape

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2.09 km

Grenofen Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Great walk, the footpath from the top of brook lane/Rix hill is not well used, just follow the hedgeline!

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2

2.40 km

Tunnel in Dartmoor National Park

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This is a great attraction and great with the kids but don't go in to hide from the rain, it leaks, a lot after heavy rain

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3

2.47 km

Grenofen Tunnel

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Part of the Drake’s Trail and the Dartmoor Way, this 374-yard (341 m) tunnel was built by Brunel in the mid-1850s for the South Devon & Tavistock Railway. After the …

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3.31 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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5

4.29 km

River Markham

Highlight • Natural

6

5.30 km

Grenofen Bridge

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Lovely spot on the river

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7

5.77 km

Gem Bridge and Gem Mine

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8

5.79 km

Grenofen Tunnel on Drake's Trail

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A network of 21 miles (33 km) cycling and hiking paths, Drake's Trail leads from Tavistock to Plymouth. The Trail passes through quaint countryside, river valleys, peaceful woodland, and vast …

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8.75 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

1.22 km

461 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.03 km

1.99 km

1.29 km

461 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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11 %

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