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Plym Valley Cycle Track Cycle Route
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| This is part of the national cycle network routes, number 27 and is part of a much bigger trail from Devon Coast to coast spanning a total of 97 miles. It is a nice gentle route for most of the way as it follows a disused railway line. | |
| Starting in Clearbrook at the Skylark Inn, head east keeping your eyes peeled to the right for the start of the track south. As this is a National cycle network route, the start should be clearly marked with signposts along the way. | |
 Enter the path and start cycling south. Just before the path arrives at Shaugh Bridge you should pass Leebeer Tunnel. |
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| You will now pass Shaugh Bridge platform. You can see from the cycle path that it is not ideally suited for roadies, and hence mountain bikers and families should probably attempt this only. | |
| Continue cycling south sticking to the path, passing Bickleigh Bridge you will cross over a the Bickleigh and Riverford viaduct bridges. Also maybe worth investigating for the mountain bikers is Bickleigh forest. | |
| At this stage in the cycle you are now getting closer to the city. As you arrive in the industrial estate, cross underneath Plymouth Road and then double back on yourself to the right and follow the track round and under the railway. This is the safest way to avoid the main road crossings. | |
| Once you have passed the railway continue south along the path passing what used to be part of the Can Quarry and also on your left is a China Clay Drying plant. You will soon arrive in another industrial estate just at Pomphey. | |
| Landmarks/Pubs for lunch/Sites to see? | |
| There are plenty of historic landmarks to see along the way. As this was an old disused railway, there are plenty of viaducts including the Cann Viaduct which was not mentioned above. There is also Cann Wood, Bickleigh Forest and Dewerstone Woods. |
| Near By Cycle Shops | |
| Plymouth Halfords |
| Cycling Clubs located in this region | |
| Dorset Cyclists Network | |
| YOGi Cycling |
| Your comments? | ||
| posted by:Maggie Thompson | Rating :  | difficult :  |
| From Plymouth to Clearbrook - gentle gradient on good tarmac surface. Quiet woodland scenery opening out near top end of route. A delight. | ||
| posted by:Mark | Rating : | difficult :  |
| My first cycle ride of any distance in 25 years and I'm not particularly fit, yet I managed to get all the way to Clearbrook and back. I joined the trail at Plympton (Coypool), having cycled in from the city centre along the embankment. It's a little tricky to spot where to take the shortcut under Marsh Mills. Don't cross the railway bridge towards Saltram House. Instead, turn left from the track across the dirt patch and find a small path to the north-east. This takes you round the back of the (speedway?) track and brings you out by a level crossing, where you can cut under the main road. Follow the road under then cross the next level crossing and bear round to the right. The entrance to the trail is marked. When you reach the car park/entrance to Plymbridge Woods, look for a zig zag slope which takes you up into the cycle track. The track is a gentle slope and I didn't find it too arduous for most of the way. I stopped at the viewing station on Cann Viaduct to look at the peregrine falcons nesting. Fantastic! I advise you to take at least a front light, as although Shaugh Tunnel has lights on during the day, it's still dark and other cyclists may not see you. The only bit I struggled with was the last stretch to Clearbrook, where the tarmac gives way to chippings and makes it pretty tough going for a noob. At the end of that, you will have to climb a short but steep stony moorland path, which leads to a farm road. Turn left and this brings you into Clearbrook. Sit down and enjoy your lunch! As it's all uphill on the way, the reward is the fantastic ride back down again. I can thoroughly recommend this route. | ||
| posted by:Aaron | Rating :  | difficult : |
| I rode from Coypool to Clearbrook this morning. It's a great ride and I really did enjoy it. But once I got to Clearbrook I wanted to continue, but was not sure if I could or where to head. Does any one know if there is a safe route from Clearbrook that would bring you out near or at Burrator Reservoir? When I got back to the car that was parked at B&Q Coypool I decided to take the short ride from there around Saltram House and back before returning home. I do recommend this route. | ||
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