View Over Dartmoor Near Drake's Trail
View Over Dartmoor Near Drake's Trail
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View Over Dartmoor Near Drake's Trail
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Embark on the Merrivale Range, Bellever Forest & Yelverton loop from Tavistock, a challenging mountain biking adventure through Dartmoor National Park. This 38.8-mile (62.4 km) route features a diverse landscape of rugged moorland, ancient woodlands, and iconic granite tors like Bellever Tor. You will encounter rocky paths, steep descents, and flowing singletrack, with some sections in Bellever Forest offering surfaced forestry tracks. Expect varied terrain, including some rutty bits and even sections where you might need to carry your bike, all while enjoying views over the Tavy and Walkham river valleys.
This difficult mountain bike ride demands very good fitness and advanced riding skills, with an estimated duration of 5 hours and 20 minutes. You will face lung-busting ascents and a significant elevation gain of 3629 feet (1106 metres), corresponding to a high level of technical difficulty. Be prepared for sections where dismounting and pushing your bike may be necessary, and plan your ride with ample time and energy reserves to tackle the demanding terrain.
Known as the most popular mountain biking trail around Tavistock, this loop offers a comprehensive experience of Dartmoor's unique character. Beyond the natural beauty of its diverse landscapes, you will discover historical elements such as ancient Bronze Age settlements and stone cairn circles along the way. Bellever Forest, a key part of the route, is also home to Dartmoor ponies, adding to the ride's distinct charm and making it a memorable journey through both nature and history.
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131
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49.7km
02:57
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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94
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03:42
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 250 m
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