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  • 4/5 Georgina T. 3 years ago on Google
    A fantastic family-friendly bike trail. We started our 13 mile ride from the beginning of the Plym Valley trail at Coypool Park & Ride. We tracked our way continously uphill until we joined Drake's Trail in the Dartmoor National Park. We rode through woods, over viaducts, inside long, darkened tunnels, and along roads going through Dartmoor. Uphill there - downhil on the way back.
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  • 5/5 Andy C. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic Trail that takes in the beauty and bliss of nature between Plymouth and Tavistock. Walking this in sections or riding the entirety are both fantastic, bikes can be hired for the day (Approx. 15 pounds) from Plymouth, Tavistock and Yelverton. The 21-mile trail takes you through the Dartmoor National park, small towns, over bridges and along quiet roads. It is such a peaceful and tranquil walk. We snuck off the track occasionally to take in woodlands or investigate little creeks which provide such magnificent photographs. The trail is brimming with Fauna, we had the opportunity to see native birds, sheep, Squirrels and the famous Dartmoor horses. A squirrel even dropped Β½ a bagel and himself onto one of the group, I don’t know who was more shocked!
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  • 5/5 Craig S. 2 years ago on Google
    I knew this cycle route was there but had never visited before; I wish I’d been sooner Amazing route with stunning views and even on a busy July Sat it was not overcrowded. Plenty of space for cyclists and casual walkers
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  • 5/5 Colin B. 5 years ago on Google
    What an outdoor wonderland this area is! Woods, rivers ( with places to swim ), steam engines, level crossings, birds, weirs, tunnels and fantastic bridges built above ravines 150' below. It's all so magical and it's all free. Whether you walk or bike ride, the scenery is fascinating, unique and truly spectacular. You can bike ride 7.5 miles and have a pub lunch at the Skylark pub or 10 miles to Yelverton and 14 miles to Burrator reservoir with all its majesty. Don't forget you have to get back as well!! We are blessed with an old railway track modernised and used by thousands for pleasure and as a shortcut to get to/from work. From Yelverton you can take Drakes trail to Tavistock which also has a spectacular bridge. How lucky the people of Plymouth are. Oh, and just for good measure we have Devonport/Plymouth Leat......built by prisoners, a unique waterway that used to provide fresh water to Plymouth dockyard area from way up in Dartmoor ....and it follows the contours of the land throughout it's length. Joy....in every direction!!. A must for everyone...of all ages.
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  • 5/5 Explorer 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place to ride your bike, or walk or take ypur dogs, beautiful scenery and wildlife. Very recommended
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  • 5/5 Zoi A. 1 year ago on Google
    We often take our dog for a walk there. A beautiful tranquil place. Saw a heron the last time we walked by the river!
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  • 5/5 Mark S. 2 years ago on Google
    what an awesome day out with the kids cycling highly recomended. We went from the central carpark in Tavistock all the way to Sutton Harbour. Our youngest was 12 so altough a long way it's mostly downhill and do able for most ages.
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  • 5/5 Christopher W. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant place on a cold sunny winters day. Just go and enjoy the nature and amazing views
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 John B in Dartmoor National P. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful track from Plymouth to Tavistock. Can get busy near Yelverton. Please be considerate of other users on track.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Angus D. 4 years ago on Google
    I cycled here today for some exercise. I was blown away by how beautiful this area is. It's taken my four years of living in Plymouth to discover this incredible park. I will definitely come back here again.

  • 5/5 Simon B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great trail and enjoyed the bit we walked on.

  • 5/5 m b. 1 year ago on Google
    Started at Saltrum house , plymourh. Along cycle route 27. Safe route under A38 and over plympton road towards the Railway trust. Deceptive climb to Yelverton - amazing how trains coped b4 Beecham cuts. Welcome halt at Skylark Inn. Recommend the apple and cherry crumble with custard!!! Time and cold halted final leg to Tavistock but planning to cycle from Clearbrook next time. Met some lovely interesting people on trail - brilliant how Devon folk are happy to chat.

  • 4/5 Phillipa S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely and family friendly, if you get as far as clear brook ,a visit to the Skylark Inn is a must!!! Huge family and dog friendly beer garden. The food is simply amazing. Staff couldn't be nicer!!!

  • 4/5 GSA Great Surf A. 10 months ago on Google
    Peaceful trail- we picked it up at Horrabridge and walked to Tavistock over the viaduct. Nice views and surprisingly not many cyclists. Tunnel was fun and our dog enjoyed splashing in the streams


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