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

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

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

01:58

16.1km

250m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 20, 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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10.6 km

Down Tor Stone Circle

Archaeological Site

11.4 km

Down Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hiked in from the direction of Combeshead Tor which is really quite incredible what with the views to the left of Burrator Reservoir and Sheepstor.

Once at the Tors summit …

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11.9 km

Viewpoint

15.7 km

Water Management Structures in Dartmoor National Park

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15.9 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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16.1 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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16.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.87 km

4.92 km

1.41 km

920 m

Surfaces

9.73 km

2.28 km

1.67 km

1.03 km

715 m

696 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Discovery Centre

Down Tor

Water Management Structures in Dartmoor National Park

View of Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

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