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South West England

South Brent & Avon Dam loop from Buckfastleigh — Dartmoor National Park

Mountain biking trails

South West England

South Brent & Avon Dam loop from Buckfastleigh — Dartmoor National Park

Moderate

4.5

(6)

18

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South Brent & Avon Dam loop from Buckfastleigh — Dartmoor National Park

01:50

22.3km

510m

Mountain biking

Embark on a moderate mountain biking adventure through Dartmoor National Park with the South Brent & Avon Dam loop. This 13.9 miles (22.3 km) route, with an elevation gain of 1672 feet (510 metres), offers a diverse terrain including paved roads, gravel, and semi-technical singletrack. You will experience stunning river…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

7.65 km

Lydia Bridge Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

Lydia Bridge is a stone packhorse bridge dating back to the 17th or 18th century and remains a Grade II listed structure. Standing on it, you’ll find a waterfall immediately …

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2

13.9 km

Avon Dam Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Dam with a beautiful lake behind it. Beautiful panorama.

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3

14.8 km

Abbot's Way Trail, Dartmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great fast segment of trail, starting just above Avon Dam Reservoir with stunning views across East Devon. From here, it's a tight slalom through bushes with some small drop …

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4

19.9 km

Burchetts Wood Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Can get pretty muddy but beautiful through here on the doubletrack.

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B

22.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

3.52 km

2.82 km

2.82 km

Surfaces

12.9 km

4.41 km

3.71 km

623 m

608 m

110 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 5 October

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20 %

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