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View of Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Sheepstor

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South West England
Devon
West Devon
Meavy

View of Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Sheepstor

Easy

4.3

(3)

42

hikers

View of Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Sheepstor

01:21

4.92km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.12 km

Water Management Structures in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Structure

2

1.39 km

View of Burrator Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great resting spot to catch your breath before you head out again.

Along the track overlooking the reservoir are a few benches and when the weather's nice, it's a real sun trap.

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3

2.34 km

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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4

2.61 km

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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4.92 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.45 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

916 m

801 m

521 m

< 100 m

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