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Sheeps Tor – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Sheepstor

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Sheeps Tor – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Sheepstor

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Sheeps Tor – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Sheepstor

01:52

6.27km

170m

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

Start point

Parking

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467 m

Narrator Farm Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Description from Dartmoor Crosses website (there is supposed to be cross engraved on small stone). :
This would originally have been a longhouse nestling beneath majestic beech and elm trees, with a scenic view over the area that is now occupied by the Burrator Reservoir, to the heights of Leather Tor and Sharpitor beyond. Unfortunately, the deciduous trees are now long gone and have been replaced by quicker growing conifers.

narrator_farm_ruins.Of the occupants of the farm, records show that is was the home of John Bayley, Lord of the Manor of Sheepstor, in 1850. Later, from 1914 to 1923, the tenants were Harold Watkins and his wife. Mrs Watkins claimed the area was a favoured by the local snakes and that she once killed 16, in the space of half an hour, that had entered the house through her kitchen window. It has also been reported that a pine marten had been seen on the kitchen window sill in the 1950's.

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1.18 km

Sheeps Tor

Highlight • Summit

Arguably one of the most imposing tors on Dartmoor, Sheeps Tor dominates Burrator Reservoir.

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2.34 km

Sheepstor Dam

Highlight • Monument

This is the 'other' dam on Burrator Reservoir. It was built across the Meavy and Sheepstor Brook in 1894 to create the reservoir which provides clean drinking water to the inhabitants of Plymouth.

This is a popular area with walkers. The route around the reservoir edge is delightful and easily accessible.

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3.08 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 combined with a walk across the moors, or enjoyed as a trip of its own with plenty to do – from walking and taking in the views, to fishing for rainbow and brown trout (just be sure to get a permit, available online or by calling South West Lakes). Devon has relatively few lakes, but the situation and quality of these make them a hidden gem in Devon’s crown.

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3.34 km

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

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 Leat, an artificial watercourse that was constructed in the 1790s to provide a water supply to Devonport. Most of the water from the leat now flows into Burrator Reservoir which supplies water to Plymouth.

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3.63 km

Burrator Discovery Centre

Highlight • Lake

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 Environment project. The centre offers exhibitions and displays about Burrator’s history, wildlife and culture. You can see spoken history, an interactive screen and a children’s discovery zone. You can also explore the conservation garden, which features a totem pole and a range of plants found on Dartmoor.

The centre is open from 10am to 4pm daily, except for Saturdays and alternate Thursdays. You can also buy permits for fishing at Burrator Reservoir, which is one of the most tranquil and picturesque natural angling venues in the South West. The reservoir is surrounded by woodlands, wetlands and moorlands, and offers ample walks and views.

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6.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.83 km

1.39 km

642 m

399 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

1.39 km

334 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Thursday 20 August

17°C

8°C

32 %

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Sheeps Tor – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Sheepstor

Narrator Farm Ruins

Sheeps Tor

Sheepstor Dam

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Discovery Centre

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