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Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Meavy

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Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Meavy

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Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Meavy

00:22

6.18km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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Parking

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248 m

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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533 m

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 …

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3.93 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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6.16 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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6.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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6.16 km

Surfaces

6.16 km

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Thursday 21 May

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Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Meavy

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Burrator Discovery Centre

Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

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