Plym Valley Trail - Cycle Route

Distance: 7 miles
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
End points: Plymouth Park and Ride (Grid Ref SX 520 569)
Yelverton: Grid Ref SX 519 677).

This route, part of Devon Coast to Coast NCN Route 27, takes you along the scenic former railway path that leads from the city of Plymouth to the wild expanses of Dartmoor. The path has recently been extensively resurfaced for significant stretches, and as such offers a leisurely and pleasurable ride in either direction.

Relevant maps/guides: Explorer (1:25,000) No. 20 South Devon, No. 28 Dartmoor; Landranger (1:50,000) No. 201 Plymouth and Launceston
Facilities along route: Refreshments and shops in Plymouth; pub at Hooe Meavy, Clearbrook Cycle hire and shops in Plymouth

The route runs near to the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, and Saltram House (National Trust - reduced entry for those arriving by bicycle). You can start at any of the access points on the route shown on the map; such as Coypool, Bickleigh or Clearbrook. For a whole route experience many people choose to start from Plymouth Hoe which has direct traffic free cycle links from Plymouth Station.

Theme: City, Country, Nature,
Style of route: Traffic Free, On Road, Off Road,
Area: Plymouth, Tamar Valley.