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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – South Hessary Tor loop from Meavy

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – South Hessary Tor loop from Meavy

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – South Hessary Tor loop from Meavy

02:05

27.5km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.9 km for 11 m

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Start point

Parking

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22 m

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Lake

Burrator Reservoir is situated within Dartmoor, and the tranquil water and surrounding mixed woodland contrasts sharply with the open moor and the rugged Dartmoor tors. A trip here can be …

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2.25 km

Burrator Reservoir

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This is a tranquil little place, excellent for a walk, run or cycle. Beautiful scenery with lots of viewing points.

A road runs round the reservoir, so if you are walking, be aware of traffic.

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9.23 km

South Hessary Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

The last peak before dropping down to Princetown if you're heading up from the south on Ivybridge Lane, South Hessary Tor has some fascinating history if you climb up a …

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10.7 km

View of Dartmoor Prison

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This prison was built in 1806 by French prisoners of war. From 1812, during the Anglo-American War, Americans were imprisoned there. A century later, during the First World War, it …

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11.0 km

Princetown War Memorial and National Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Princetown is a village located within Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. It is the principal settlement of the civil parish of Dartmoor Forest. The village has its origins in …

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27.0 km

Burrator Discovery Centre

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Burrator Discovery Centre is a visitor centre located near Burrator Reservoir, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. It opened in 2014 as part of the Burrator Historic and Natural …

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27.2 km

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

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Burrator Reservoir, near Yelverton on the south-west side of Dartmoor, is surrounded by attractive wooded countryside. On the west side of the reservoir this waterfall is fed by the Devonport …

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27.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

6.85 km

294 m

155 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

7.22 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Saturday 4 July

23°C

12°C

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – South Hessary Tor loop from Meavy

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

Burrator Reservoir

South Hessary Tor

View of Dartmoor Prison

Princetown War Memorial and National Park Visitor Centre

Burrator Discovery Centre

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

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