Lopwell Dam Cycle Link Route - 4.5 miles Lopwell Dam Link Cycle Route - 4.5 miles This linear route links the Ply Valley Cycle Route with the Tamar Valley and the Bere Peninisula. It take in a range of scenery including the upper reaches of the Plym Valley, the moors and views at Roborough, descends into the Tamar Valley and crossing the River Tavy. The river crossing at Lopwell Dam is tidal and you must find out the tide times before setting out on the route. These can be obtained from the tide timetable for Plymouth, to which you need to add 9 minutes. It is recommended that you do not try to cross the river for at least 2 hours either side of high tide. When the tide is particularly high or when there has been heavy rainfall, this period is likely to be longer. 2026-06-02T11:03:24.0555875Z WP1 The Lopwell Link begins at Bickleigh, where it can link to the Plym Valley Cycle Route. Take the road leading out of the village towards Roborough. Dot Waypoints WP2 Leaving the village, take the second turning on the right - signposted Lopwell Cycle Route. Follow this lane until in eventually emerges at the A386. Dot Waypoints WP3 Carefully cross the A386 and turn right. Dot Waypoints WP4 After approximately 150m turn left at a junction signposted Bere Alston, Maristowe and Lopwell. Dot Waypoints WP5 Turn left at the next junction (a crossroads) and follow the road for about a mile until you see the Maristowe Estate office on your right. Dot Waypoints WP6 Having past the Estate Office, continue down the road, round a sharp bend (take care). Dot Waypoints WP7 Soon you will reach a fork in the road. Take the left hand fork and follow the road down hill until you reach the dam. Dot Waypoints WP8 The river crossing at Lopwell Dam is tidal and you must find out the tide times before setting out on the route. These can be obtained from the tide timetable for Plymouth, to which you need to add 9 minutes. It is recommended that you do not try to cross the river for at least 2 hours either side of high tide. When the tide is particularly high or when there has been heavy rainfall, this period is likely to be longer. Dismount and cross the dam. Dot Waypoints WP9 After crossing the dam, turn left and follow the track uphill through the woods. Dot Waypoints WP10 After about half a mile the track will emerge onto a lane opposite a barn. Turn right here. You have now joined the Bere Peninsula Cycle Route at Collytown. Dot Waypoints