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

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

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

03:06

41.3km

680m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.9 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.43 km

Viewpoint

8.08 km

View Over Dartmoor Near Drake's Trail

Highlight • Trail

just off fro the car park, this spectacular view. much easier gravel riding than this morning

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13.2 km

Viewpoint and Picnic Area in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning scenery (be careful if it's a windy day!!!)

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14.1 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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14.2 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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19.0 km

Ruins

21.2 km

Double Stone row - Remains of pinion arm

Archaeological Site

23.3 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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24.3 km

Ivybridge Lane Track, Dartmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fucked m8

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25.9 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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26.7 km

Princetown to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Fast track, most of the time a bit windy

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41.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

10.7 km

5.66 km

3.83 km

2.41 km

318 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

9.82 km

6.66 km

1.63 km

1.48 km

224 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

27°C

16°C

0 %

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

View Over Dartmoor Near Drake's Trail

Viewpoint and Picnic Area in Dartmoor National Park

View of Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

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