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Dartmoor Forest

South Hessary Tor – Burrator Reservoir loop from Princetown

Moderate

3.5

(2)

76

riders

South Hessary Tor – Burrator Reservoir loop from Princetown

02:00

22.2km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

493 m

Princetown War Memorial and National Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Princetown is a village located within Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. It is the principal settlement of the civil parish of Dartmoor Forest. The village has its origins in …

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2

1.77 km

South Hessary Tor

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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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3

5.35 km

6.46 km

Double Stone row - Remains of pinion arm

Archaeological Site

5

7.34 km

6

12.2 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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15.2 km

Leather Tor Bridge

Archaeological Site

8

22.0 km

View of Dartmoor Prison

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This prison was built in 1806 by French prisoners of war. From 1812, during the Anglo-American War, Americans were imprisoned there. A century later, during the First World War, it …

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22.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

6.64 km

145 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

5.83 km

880 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

11 %

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