Description
Drakes trail links Tavistock and yelverton and has far less barriers for wheeled users then the main route suggested
Drakes trail links Tavistock and yelverton and has far less barriers for wheeled users then the main route suggested
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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.
This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to accuracy.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 4
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (3) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Accuracy (1)
Downloads - 10
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Tavistock
Grid Ref
SX4816974443
Lat / Lon
50.54997° / -4.14453°
Easting / Northing
248,169E / 74,443N
What3Words
vest.rabble.bump
Yelverton
Grid Ref
SX5213467855
Lat / Lon
50.49178° / -4.08599°
Easting / Northing
252,134E / 67,855N
What3Words
berated.distanced.mutual
| Tavistock | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SX4816974443 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.54997° / -4.14453° |
| Easting / Northing | 248,169E / 74,443N |
| What3Words | vest.rabble.bump |
| Yelverton | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SX5213467855 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.49178° / -4.08599° |
| Easting / Northing | 252,134E / 67,855N |
| What3Words | berated.distanced.mutual |
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reviews
Tim Ryan
04 Sep 2024A very pleasant and easy to follow route. I walked it midweek and there were few cyclists on the shared Sustrans27 route - which it is for much of its length. A nice exit and access to Tavistock town centre using the canal the park and a beautiful riverside path.
Lucy Bomford
02 Sep 2024We also walked this route from Yelverton to Tavistock. It is a really pleasant walk, almost all on tarmac surfaces with dropped curbs at crossing points. You are mostly following Drake's Trail, but the easiest way to navigate is to follow the blue 'Route 27' signs, which are plentiful, unlike those for Drake's Trail. The map for this route indicates veering off this route near to Yelverton, but we couldn't see the advantage of doing this, and it wasn't obvious where to leave and rejoin the main route. On arrival in Tavistock, the route is only briefly by the main road, then taking you round the back of the College, beside a stream and finally through a park to reach the town centre. As Lara has mentioned, there is a tunnel which is quite long, dark, rather damp and a bit uneven underfoot. I would also recommend a torch. You can see light from the entrance though. We really enjoyed this walk.
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Lara
23 Jun 2023I walked this route in reverse starting in Yelveton and walking to Tavistock. This way around was flat or downhill mostly and certainly has more inclines the other way around.
It was a great route following the cycle path, pretty much all of road on smooth tarmac surfaces. Lots of the route is through wooded areas which are beautiful and sheltered. There were a few wide bridges to cross and the tunnel was pretty dark inside with only minimal lighting. If you were walking during the winter months I would advise a torch might be useful for this part.
Both Tavistock and Yelveton have amenities such as public toilets, cafes, shops etc but there is not much in the middle of the route.
A great way to walk in between two places!.
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TravellingLines
04 Nov 2022This route follows the National Cycle Trail from Tavistock to Yelverton. It is almost entirely on tarmac and is regularly used by cyclists and walkers alike. I'm going to suggest an alteration to the start because of an unnecessary detour around the college.
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