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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Princetown Railway Track loop from Ivybridge

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Princetown Railway Track loop from Ivybridge

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Princetown Railway Track loop from Ivybridge

05:39

65.0km

1,040m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 50.0 km for 224 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Heathfield Down

Forest

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Nelder Wood

Forest

25.2 km

The Royal Oak Inn, Dartmoor

Highlight • Historical Site

The Royal Oak is a traditional village pub in the picturesque surroundings of Dartmoor National Park. The pub, which is Grade II-listed, is a former 15th-century church house inn and …

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27.2 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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27.8 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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29.1 km

Princetown Railway Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ride along the old railway route leading to Princetown. This segment is perfect for any age or level of rider as it's a very gradual incline and the views from …

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40.7 km

Princetown to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Fast track, most of the time a bit windy

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41.5 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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41.9 km

Ivybridge Lane Track, Dartmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fucked m8

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44.1 km

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

Highlight • Monument

A granite wayside Cross first mentioned as far back as 1240 was used on The Monks’ Path and the Abbots’ Way, both of which link Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock Abbey …

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46.2 km

Double Stone row - Remains of pinion arm

Archaeological Site

49.7 km

Erme Pits

Ruins

56.0 km

Ruins

60.1 km

Stone Row

Archaeological Site

65.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

17.1 km

17.0 km

8.42 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

10.9 km

10.7 km

8.06 km

3.28 km

456 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

29°C

13°C

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Princetown Railway Track loop from Ivybridge

The Royal Oak Inn, Dartmoor

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

View of Burrator Reservoir

Princetown Railway Track

Princetown to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

South Hessary Tor

Ivybridge Lane Track, Dartmoor National Park

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

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