Dartmoor national park, england
EUROPE
sep 2025

Dartmoor Weekender

[ OVERVIEW ]

A weekend cycling tour in the only remaining wilderness in England. Expect long winding roads, wild horses and hearty pub lunches. This area has some of the best scenery in the UK and you will be amazed at how much you can see in two days. Beginner friendly and steady pace.

Tour details

Trip Duration

2 days 2 nights

Carbon

26kg CO2e

11th - 13th June 2027

18th - 20th June 2027

9th - 11th July 2027 (Wild edition)

16th - 18th July 2027

Next Dates

£595 (£100 single person supplement)

£295 Wild edition (camping)

Pricing

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[ HIGHLIGHTS ]

A beginner friendly adventure in the rugged wilderness of Dartmoor

Tour overview

2 days | 2 nights

Beginner level

80 miles

3* hotel accommodation

What’s included

All accommodation costs plus breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning.

We will also have a walk and talk with a local expert on the myths and legends of Dartmoor at the end of day 1.

Sightseeing & Culture

Talk on the the myths and legends of Dartmoor at the Two Bridges Hotel with the famous Dartmoor Daughter.

Accommodation

Friday night: The Drake Hotel Plymouth

Saturday night: The two Bridges Hotel

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Two horses grazing on a grassy plain under a blue sky with clouds and distant hills.

Tour Itinerary

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Day One: Arrival in Plymouth

Check in from 3pm at the Drake Hotel, so take your time to check in and explore the historic naval town of Plymouth.

We will meet at 6:30pm to do an introductory brief of the tour and sit down for dinner at the hotel at 7pm.

  • The Drake Hotel, Plymouth

Two cyclists riding along a gravel trail in grassy landscape with cloudy sky overhead.

Day 2: Plymouth to Two Bridges

Starting the day by following the Sustrans cycle route past the Barbican and Plymouth harbour. Leaving the ocean views behind, we will join the famous Drake's Trail for a scenic, steady 13-mile climb (averaging a 2-4% incline) through Plymbridge Woods and over the Cann Viaduct to gently gain our elevation for the day.

After a coffee and cake stop in Yelverton, we will enter Dartmoor National Park, riding past wild horses, ancient woodlands, and expansive moorland. We will stop for lunch in Princetown to take in views of the infamous Dartmoor Prison before a short ride to finish our day at the Two Bridges Hotel. After some time to relax, we will gather at 5pm for a talk on Dartmoor's myths and legends, followed by a delicious three-course dinner.

  • Two Bridges Hotel, Dartmoor

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Day 3: Two Bridges to Newton Abbot

After a hearty hotel breakfast, we will ride past Bellever Woods and descend into the vibrant village of Chagford for coffee and cake at the Birdcage Cafe. Continuing through Moretonhampstead, we will stop for lunch at Bovey Tracey's famous Cafe 3 Sixty. Finally, we will follow the traffic-free Stover Trail, an old railway line, into Newton Abbot to conclude the weekend, with departures recommended from the station around 6:00 PM.

  • We recommend departures from Newton Abbot station for around 6pm.

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[ the journey ]

Expect a steady pace, plenty of food stops and beautiful views

Good to know

This is a beginner friendly tour where we spend time taking in the views, admiring the wildlife, and eating hearty meals at local pubs.

The route mixes the magic of Dartmoor with relaxing easy sections and plenty of snack breaks. It is a no drop ride.

We do not rush but we make sure we have time to see everything.

This is also a great tour for those who enjoy cycling at party pace.

Feeling more adventurous? Check our Wild edition where we camp under the stars. The Wild edition takes place 9-11 July 2027.

How to get there

Plymouth is well connected to all major UK train stations. The Drake hotel is an 8 minute ride from the train station.

What our customers say

“Conor did an excellent job planning a route that was the right balance of challenging and picturesque, plus it avoided busy roads. Also the camp site he had organised for us was one of the most beautiful I've ever had the pleasure to pitch at. The group was a great bunch and it was a delight to share the couple of days' riding with them.”

Greg annandale

“I would thoroughly recommend the Zero Carbon Adventures Dartmoor Weekender if you're a bike packing novice with a sense of adventure. The route over varied terrain was challenging but the pace was also beginner friendly with plenty of tempting cafe stops along the way. There was even enough flexibility in the plan for an ad hoc diversion to Chagford lido too. The scenery throughout is beautiful and overnight stop at a campsite next to a proper old country pub could not have been better. Conor was the perfect host both beforehand and during the ride, as was Julian who joined us for the weekend, providing four wheeled backup just in case. Thank you both so much. We had a great time and I suspect we'll be back to join you on another bike packing adventure some time.”

Graham kenward

“My two-day Dartmoor ride with Zero Carbon Adventures was a wonderful experience. First and foremost, the scenery was breathtaking. It is a true rugged wilderness. What’s more, Conor had planned a very balanced route: Dartmoor has some unavoidable steep hills, which I found tough going as a a relative beginner, but those tricky sections were broken up with perfectly chosen stops where we could buy delicious food to recharge our batteries. The Rugglestone Inn (with attached campsite), where we had our overnight stop, was an absolute gem. On the ride, Conor managed to display obvious knowledge and experience without ever being patronising. I heartily recommend this ride in particular and Conor as a guide in general."

dave swain
[ FAQ ]

Common Questions

  • All accommodation costs plus breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning.

    We will also have a walk and talk with a local expert on the myths and legends of Dartmoor at the end of day 1!

  • You will need a hybrid or gravel bike for this ride. It is mostly on roads but there are some gravel sections.

  • Dartmoor National Park is on moorland, so there are some hilly sections. However, we have devised some clever workarounds to ensure we get to see the spectacular landscape while avoiding the really steep climbs.

  • Please bring your own tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat. You will need a change of clothes for the evening.

  • Wear comfortable sports or cycling clothing. Dartmoor can be cold and very windy at its highest points so you will need a waterproof/ windproof jacket along with extra thermal layers just in case.

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