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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Leather Tor Clapper Bridge loop from Meavy

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Leather Tor Clapper Bridge loop from Meavy

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Leather Tor Clapper Bridge loop from Meavy

05:43

20.8km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 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 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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592 m

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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1.73 km

St Leonard's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

6.04 km

Double Stone row - Remains of pinion arm

Archaeological Site

8.15 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 and Buckland Abbey. It was knocked down in 1846 and the shaft broken. It was restored in 1848.

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11.9 km

View of Burrator Reservoir from Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice views on a clear day as you can see from pics it is foggy every now and then. Moderate trail.

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12.8 km

Leather Tor Clapper Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Under the peak of Leather Tor, this gorgeous packhorse bridge dates back to the 1830s, constructed using moorstone, aka unquarried Dartmoor granite.

It crosses Riddipitt Stream, a lovely place for a cooling paddle or dip!

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20.0 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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20.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

6.52 km

3.42 km

Surfaces

6.87 km

5.63 km

5.37 km

1.42 km

898 m

591 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Friday 8 May

17°C

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15 %

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Leather Tor Clapper Bridge loop from Meavy

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

St Leonard's Church

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

View of Burrator Reservoir from Dartmoor National Park

Leather Tor Clapper Bridge

Sheepstor Dam

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