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      Devon trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Horseback, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing and Nordic Skiing. Popular destinations include Exmouth, Woodbury Common and Tavistock.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      190
      Trails Mountain Bike
      174
      Trails E-Bike
      89
      Trails Gravel Bike
      57
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      19
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      12
      Trails Horse
      18
      Trails Hike
      123
      Trails Trail Running
      123
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      4
      Trails Observed Trials
      4
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      4
      Trails Snowshoe
      4
      Trails Downhill Ski
      4
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      4
      Trails Nordic Ski
      4
      Total Distance
      95 miles
      Total Descent
      23,216 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,827 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,840 ft
      Reports
      483
      Photos
      619
      Completed Counter
      8,325

      Popular Devon Mountain Biking Trails

      90 3.3 5 miles 452 ft 657
      This is a technical, fast and flowing trail with tight corners and lively descents to test your reflexes.
      100 4.0 4 miles 373 ft 627
      Good progression from the . Single track, offering more challenging terrain with greater changes in gradient. Formally known as the . 6.4 km (4.0miles)
      75 4.9 2,826 ft 11 ft 200
      Highly rated popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      80 4.0 2,576 ft 19 ft 190
      The main line down into Cann Woods. Main Line passes the main seating area situated about half way down the trail. Main Line takes you to the main downhilling area where other trails can be found.
      Hsd
      100 4.4 3,785 ft 15 ft 190
      is a thigh slapping, raucous, rip snorter of a track. By far the most popular track at Gawton Gravity Hub, is all things to all people. With its smooth flowing multi hit lines and easy going curves it is within the reach of most folk...
      75 3.0 2,594 ft 0 ft 185
      The Going-Home Trail. Starts at the same point that Main-Line does but rides back down to the Plym Valley trail and main Plymbridge Car Parking area.
      90 3.0 4,554 ft 14 ft 159
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
      60 5.0 1,742 ft 0 ft 149
      There is no doubt that is a wild and uncompromising track. It is one of the most technically challenging Downhill Tracks in the UK. Its root strewn path twists its way through the forest, down steep gradients, over rocks plummeting...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 23 rides
      Past Week
      • 93 rides

      Devon Mountain Bike Routes

      4.6 14 miles 768 ft 0 Loop
      It starts with an easy climb out of Princetown, with the only difficulty being the regular drainage...
      5.0 25 miles 2,559 ft 0
      With over 1500m of climbing packed into this 40km Killer, you’ll want fresh legs and good weather before...
      36 miles 3,665 ft 1 Loop
      Ideal for gravel bikes, MTBs, cyclocross bikes & ebikes & takes in the best gravel trails of East...
      4.0 14 miles 1,189 ft 0 Loop
      Just a short loop of South Dartmoor, starting and finishing in Princetown.
      4.0 23 miles 1,058 ft 0
      Following various paths taking in the East side of Dartmoor
      25 miles 2,563 ft 0 Loop
      Starting off in North Bovey, you’re quickly off-road using the Dartmoor Way to make your way south west...

      Photos of Devon Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Devon Mountain Bike

      Smile for Casey - Charity Race
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      trail: Hsd
      3:26 | 127 | Nov 9, 2021
      A nice tight train
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      0:06 | 108 | Mar 11, 2021
      Shredding Tavi Woods
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      trail: Super-Tavi
      0:29 | 194 | Dec 2, 2020
      sessioning jumps and berms at Scadson Freeride...
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      0:51 | 255 | May 11, 2019
      Gawton Proper Job
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      trail: Proper Job
      3:01 | 299 | Feb 1, 2019
      HSD Gawton
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      3:47 | 309 | Jan 27, 2019
      Gawton Proper Job
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      3:11 | 144 | Jan 27, 2019
      Gawton Proper Job
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      6:17 | 105 | Jan 27, 2019

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Ridge Ride Trail
      Haldon Forest Park
      Sep 19, 2026 @ 8:18am (Europe/London)
      2 days
      IdealE-Bike Just too many walkers and dog owners on...Dartmooradrian
      Traily McTrailface
      Haldon Forest Park
      Sep 19, 2026 @ 8:18am (Europe/London)
      2 days
      IdealE-Bike Just too many walkers and dog owners on...Dartmooradrian
      Kiddens Trail
      Haldon Forest Park
      Sep 19, 2026 @ 8:18am (Europe/London)
      2 days
      IdealE-Bike Just too many walkers and dog owners on...Dartmooradrian
      González
      Harpford Woods
      Sep 2, 2026 @ 5:15pm (Europe/Guernsey)
      Sep 2, 2026
      WetStill running well, clear & open,...wackster
      Sidewinder
      East Hill
      Jul 19, 2026 @ 4:10pm (Europe/London)
      Jul 19, 2026
      UnknownForestry work, needs clearing 19/7/26wackster
      Goblins DH #1
      East Hill
      Jul 19, 2026 @ 4:08pm (Europe/London)
      Jul 19, 2026
      UnknownForestry work, branches blockingwackster
      Forest Road
      Tavi Woodlands
      Jun 30, 2026 @ 12:35pm (Europe/London)
      Jun 30, 2026
      UnknownE-Bike This site has been closed down...Gabrielenicotra
      Shelter 1
      Exeter
      Feb 24, 2026 @ 5:34pm (Europe/London)
      Feb 24, 2026
      VariableTrail starting to run again after forest...davemassive
      Pleasure My Valley
      Haldon Forest Park
      Dec 28, 2025 @ 9:57am (Europe/London)
      Dec 28, 2025
      WetRHoward1234
      Shirty Bertie
      Haldon Forest Park
      Dec 28, 2025 @ 9:57am (Europe/London)
      Dec 28, 2025
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      Recent Comments

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      patagoniatrailFlint Vs HollyFreshened up recently and downed tree removed...
      Apr 23, 2025 @ 2:41pm
      Apr 23, 2025
      wackstertrailJam TartStarted clearing, albeit slowly, a few trees...
      May 9, 2024 @ 10:11am
      May 9, 2024
      impishdyketrailKiddens TrailPuddley but a sweet trail. An easy blue.
      May 7, 2024 @ 11:54am
      May 7, 2024
      impishdyketrailRidge Ride TrailHalf of this was closed today. 07 04 2024
      May 7, 2024 @ 11:50am
      May 7, 2024
      georgeeusticetrailGrenofen TreelineSweet singletrack
      Aug 23, 2023 @ 6:58am
      Aug 23, 2023

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike17484 miles21,890 ft49 miles1,827 ft
      6174811761,423
      E-Bike8949 miles10,696 ft27 miles1,765 ft
      142075,571
      Gravel Bike5740 miles6,063 ft19 miles1,732 ft
      1173254
      Adaptive Bike1913 miles2,306 ft6 miles1,732 ft
      191
      Winter Fat Bike126 miles725 ft2 miles1,529 ft
      19
      Horse1816 miles2,441 ft8 miles1,302 ft
      8711
      Hike12363 miles12,963 ft33 miles1,827 ft
      42513,941
      Trail Running12363 miles13,120 ft33 miles1,827 ft
      4221704
      Dirtbike/Moto45 miles1,184 ft4 miles522 ft
      864
      Observed Trials45 miles1,184 ft4 miles522 ft
      1
      ATV/ORV/OHV45 miles1,184 ft4 miles522 ft
      86
      Snowshoe45 miles1,184 ft4 miles522 ft
      1
      Downhill Ski45 miles1,184 ft4 miles522 ft
      124
      Backcountry Ski45 miles1,184 ft4 miles522 ft
      13
      Nordic Ski45 miles1,184 ft4 miles522 ft
      13

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Devon?
      Devon has 19 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Devon?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Devon are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      What is the longest trail in Devon?
      The longest trail in Devon is Ridge Ride Trail at 5.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Devon?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Devon?
      How many trails are in Devon?
      Devon has a total of 190 trails. Of those, 174 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Devon to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Devon?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Devon is Plym Valley Trail with 508 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Devon?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Devon is Pillbox & Cullever Descent with 852 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Devon?
      Devon supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
      What bike services are there in Devon?
      The following bike services are available in Devon:
      • Bike Shop (25)
      • Other (3)
      • Trail Association (1)
      • Club (1)
      • Trail Builders (1)
      • Coaching & Camps (1)
      • Race/Event Organizer (1)
      Browse the full Devon directory for details.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Devon?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Devon is Great Mis Tor with an average grade of 5.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Devon?
      Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Devon. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      What trails have the biggest jumps in Devon?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Devon are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      Are the trails open in Devon?
      The overall region status for Devon is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 80 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 60
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 16
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      • Closed: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What are the trail conditions in Devon?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Devon:
      • Ideal: 3 trails
      Check the Devon trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      Can I ride an ebike in Devon?
      Yes, Devon supports e-bike riding. There are 83 trails in Devon that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Devon?
      What is the highest summit in Devon?
      The highest summit in Devon is High Willhays at 2,021 ft elevation.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Devon?
      The most popular Strava segments in Devon are:
      • Take it to the bridge (24,924 athletes)
      • 1st Viaduct to 4th Viaduct (24,740 athletes)
      • Gates - to - Princess Yacht (24,478 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Devon.
      What trails are closed in Devon?
      There are currently 2 closed trails in Devon. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 60
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 16
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      • Closed: 2
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      Are there local clubs or events in Devon?
      There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Devon directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Devon?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Devon?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Devon are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Devon.
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