Discover
National Trust off-road trail
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• Estover
• Cann Woods
A whole day of things to see and do
• Plymbridge woods
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B3416 • Plympton • River Plym 27
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Cycling top tips • • • • • • • •
Wear a helmet Make sure your bike is in full working order Check the site for any important information or events Take a mobile phone Don’t go alone Stop for rests if you need to Keep a good distance from other users Use your bell
Saltram and Plym Valley cycling promise We make our places welcoming to cyclists by:
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Offer a free hot drink to all arriving by bike who buy a snack Have clear and welcoming signage Provide cycle stands Lend a pump, lock and puncture repair kit Have toilets that are cyclist friendly, clean and well maintained • Stock local maps and guidebooks *where we have the facilities to do so.
To find out more about cycling at Saltram or Plym Valley - 01752 333 502 Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk and search Saltram or Plym Valley.
@NTPlymValley @NTSaltram
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Saltram and Plym Valley bike trails
Saltram Loops
Local Events and Rides
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River Plym
Sky Ride
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British Cycling have created social rides for all to enjoy at a range of locations around the city. Sky Rides happen at both Saltram and Plym Valley giving each ride a different
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feel and varying routes. Go to goskyride.com for details
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of the various rides and more information.
Led rides and Breeze Breeze rides are female only cycle rides which are all off
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Key to routes
road and traffic free. Both Saltram and Plym Valley host
Stag Lodge cycle route
a breeze ride which are led by qualified leaders. These are great social rides and help women to gain confidence on
Riverside cycle route
their bikes. Visit the Saltram or Plym Valley website for
Dell Loop
more information on the rides coming up.
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Contact Plymouth City Council
Saltram Loops
Plymbridge
SDU 01752 307 008 for more information.
Bike Trail
National Trust off-road trail
Great Shaugh Wood
Colwill Wood
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Bickleigh Vale
Around 4.5 miles of paths to ride at Saltram all of varying terrain from tarmac paths to woodland dirt tracks. All have views of the River Plym or the Parkland with other points of interest along the way. Why not stop for a break in the café or maybe take a bit longer and explore the historic house and tranquil garden? Take one of 3 routes around Saltram including the Riverside trail where you will see views of the River Plym. The Dell which includes trails into the woodland or the Stag Lodge trail where you can see views of Chelson meadow and the whole Saltram estate. Why not jump off your bike and explore the estate on foot and visit the amphitheatre, bird hide or Point beach? Wonder trough acres of woodland paths and see what wildlife you can find You can join Route 27 (Drake’s Trail) and head over to Plymbridge woods and continue your journey up on Dartmoor.
Don’t have your own bike?
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Want some adventure in the woods? If so, the Plymbridge mountain bike trails are for you. A blue/red route, which means suitable for all, is a great way to enjoy the woods in a different way. Go to 1sw.org.uk for details of the trail and more information.
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Towers Wood Plymbridge woods
Blue/Red Route – Moderate with some trickier sections Ride – 2miles (3.5km) – 30 minutes You can jump back on to Route 27 (Drake’s Trail) and head up to Dartmoor for views of open moorland and rolling hills or make your way to Tavistock for a pit stop. Blue Route – moderate Ride - 3.5km (2 miles) - 30 mins
There are lots of places along Route 27 (Drake’s Trail) where you can hire a bike.
Rockets and Rascals
7 Parade, Plymouth - 01752 221 295 Marsh Mills, Plymouth – 07577 279 928
Tavistock Cycles
Paddons Row, Tavistock – 01822 617 630
Dartmoor Cycles
Atlas House, Tavistock – 01822 618178
Rockin Bikes
Yelverton – 01822 258 022
Princetown Cycle Hire
Princetown – 01822 890 238