Bridestowe to Roadford Reservoir Cycle Route - 21 miles Bridestowe to Roadford Reservoir Cycle Route - 21 miles This route leaves the village of Bridestowe, where a settlement can be traced back to the Bronze Age, westwards towards the impressive Roadford Reservoir where there is a cafe, gift shop and visitor centre. Walks around the reservoir can be followed, and various watersports and outdoor activities are on offer here. Contact the South West Lakes Trust on 01566 784859 for more information. The route has a number of steady climbs and descents, with the occasional steep climb. The route is mainly along quiet lanes. 2026-06-02T11:03:24.3055790Z WP1 From the centre of Bridestowe head north up to the main road and turn right. Dot Waypoints WP2 After 200m turn left signposted Trescote Way. Dot Waypoints WP3 Turn left at Catsmore Cross, signposted Ebsworthy Town. Dot Waypoints WP4 At Way crossroads, go straight over the staggered crossroads and then left at the T-junction signposted Lewdown. Dot Waypoints WP5 After a sharp dip, turn right at Tubbs (signposted Germansweek) and go down a steep hill (take care), over the River Thrushel, under the A30 and climb on the same road to Gaddacombe Cross. Dot Waypoints WP6 Bear left follwing signs to Broadwoodwidger. Dot Waypoints WP7 Turn right and go over the dam past Roadford Lake. There is a car park on your right where you can stop for superb views of the reservoir. There is also a cafe and gift shop, a visitor centre and public toilets. Walks around the reservoir can be followed, and various watersports and outdoor activities are on offer here. Contact the South West Lakes Trust on 01566 784859 for more information. Dot Waypoints WP8 Turn left and go through Broadwoodwidger towards Lifton and down the hill. Dot Waypoints WP9 At the T-junction turn right towards Stowford. Dot Waypoints WP10 Cross over the A30 on the road bridge. Dot Waypoints WP11 After around one kilometre, cross over a river, climb the steep hill and turn left, following the signs to Portgate. Dot Waypoints WP12 At Portgate, cross over the main road, and descend to the Lyd Valley. Dot Waypoints WP13 After around two miles, turn left at the crossroads, signposted to Lewdown. Dot Waypoints WP14 Continue for two miles to Lewtrenchard, turning right at the signpost to Lew Mill. Dot Waypoints WP15 Go past the church and Lewtrenchard Manor. This was originally Lew House, a small 16th Century manor house. Sabine Baring-Gould inherited the estate in 1872 and settled there in 1881 when he enlarged the house using his own designs, into an E shaped Jacobean Manor. Adjacent to the house, alongside the road is an unusual half-conical dovecote which was also designed by Baring-Gould. Dot Waypoints WP16 Continue on the road for around one kilometre through the woods, then turn right signposted Lew Mill. Dot Waypoints WP17 On your left after you go down the hill, you will see the Dower House which was built in 1664 (see the date in the window) although it may be up to 100 years older. The cross upright was found nearby and erected here in around 1900, and dates back to the 13th Century. Cross the river, bear left and continue for 1 mile through Beechcombe Farm to the T-junction. Dot Waypoints WP18 At the T-junction turn left signposted Lydford. Dot Waypoints WP19 Immediately after, turn left. Dot Waypoints WP20 Follow over the crossroads at Watergate, following signs for Bridestowe. Dot Waypoints WP21 After climbing to the top of the lane, turn left following signs for the descent back into Bridestowe. Dot Waypoints