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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Sheepstor Dam loop from Plympton

Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Sheepstor Dam loop from Plympton

Moderate

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Sheepstor Dam loop from Plympton

03:06

59.1km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.1 km for 319 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.5 km

Cadover Bridge

Highlight • River

Beauty spot on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Nice rolling roads either side of the bridge and spectacular views back across Plymouth on a sunny day.

Tip by

16.3 km

Wide View in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Forest

nice little wide view, fun downhill east to west

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17.2 km

Sheepstor Hill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steeper climb when riding from Burrator, more gradual from the Plymouth side. Very rewarding view from the top.

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20.5 km

Burrator Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

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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24.2 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 …

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24.5 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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25.2 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 …

Tip by

37.2 km

View of Plymouth

Highlight • Viewpoint

This scenic elevated road offers stunning views of Plymouth, with the moors stretching out in between. A convenient car park makes it an ideal starting point for your cycle.

Tip by

40.3 km

Naphill Wood

Forest

40.8 km

Heathfield Down

Forest

59.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.1 km

3.53 km

3.25 km

906 m

379 m

Surfaces

48.1 km

9.49 km

906 m

614 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

26°C

13°C

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Sheepstor Dam loop from Plympton

Cadover Bridge

Wide View in Dartmoor National Park

Sheepstor Hill Climb

Burrator Reservoir

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

Sheepstor Dam

View of Plymouth

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