13.6 miles
Distance
768 ft
Climb
-752 ft
Descent
1,421 ft
High Point
16 ft
Altitude change
715 ft
Altitude min
735 ft
Altitude start
751 ft
Altitude end
-89.3%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

It starts with an easy climb out of Princetown, with the only difficulty being the regular drainage channels that need hopping; and it then follows excellent, rubbly tracks to head out across the moor towards the Burrator Reservoir. Here it drops steeply on a firm track that’s littered with tricky granite boulders. Narrow lanes loop around the reservoir, eventually hopping back up onto the moor again. And the return track is even more atmospheric; especially as it slips past the disused buildings and open shafts of the very remote Eylesbarrow tin mine. It eventually climbs easily to rejoin the outward trail, providing the opportunity to run the drainage gullies the other way round. - mbr.co.uk

Detailed Description
Princetown loop is a 14 mile popular easy route located near Plymouth. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route climbs 768 ft with a max elevation of 1,421 ft then descends -752 ft.

Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Altitude min
    715 ft
  • Altitude start
    735 ft
  • Altitude end
    751 ft
  • Climb
    768 ft
  • Descent
    -752 ft
  • Grade max
    -89.3%
  • Grade min
    21.7%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Details

  • Riding area
    Cann Woods
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Activity Logs
    4
Avg: 4.6 (5 votes)
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  • By MikeS900 & contributors
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