Widecombe Hill
Category 33.2 km
Distance
215 m
Elevation Gain
6.7%
Average Gradient
14%
Max Gradient
The climb out of Widecombe-in-the-Moor heading north toward Chagford is one of Dartmoor's most punishing short efforts. Widecombe sits in a deep valley at around 245m, and the lanes climbing out in any direction are steep. The northern approach toward Natsworthy ramps sharply from the village to 14%...
Pro Tip
Build this into a loop from Bovey Tracey or Moretonhampstead. The descent into Widecombe from the east via Bonehill Rocks adds a technical prelude — narrow, rough-edged lanes demand constant attention...
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Cycling in Devon & Dartmoor