Over Dartmoor into Princetown
Cycling through Clearbrook, Hoo Meavy and Dousland to Princetown.
(Photos/words © urban75, May 2007)

After leaving the Plym Valley Way, we elected to take a scenic route, going through Hoo Meavy, Meavy and Dousland before picking up the B3212 into Princetown - a ride that was just about uphill for the entire journey!


Passing under the old railway line as we headed towards Hoo Meavy.


The pretty scene at Hoo Meavy.


Church on a steep hill, Hoo Meavy.


There were hills all the way. Lots of them.


The welcome sight of the Burrator pub at Dousland where we grabbed a much needed bite.




Upwards onto Dartmoor.


We were told that the ride would get easy once we reached the cattle grid, at the top of a steep climb. That wasn't strictly true, but the views were fantastic.


Over the moors.


Empty roads and a tree-less panorama.


The views were spectacular, although we wouldn't fancy getting stuck up here in mid winter..




Looking back towards Dousland.


We stopped here for a quick snack, with the thought of beers in the pub keeping us going.


|Just one last hill...!


The Plume of Feathers bunkhouse in Princetown.


We'll have lots of these please, landlord.



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