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Fernworthy Reservoir – Fernworthy Forest loop from Fernworthy Reservoir

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South West England

Fernworthy Reservoir – Fernworthy Forest loop from Fernworthy Reservoir

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Fernworthy Reservoir – Fernworthy Forest loop from Fernworthy Reservoir

04:24

15.5km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: August 20, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

482 m

Fernworthy Dam

Highlight • Lake

Fernworthy Reservoir's impressive dam is unmissable as you hike around the water. Made of stone with huge steps, it's particularly amazing when water is cascading over it. If you catch …

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2

983 m

Fernworthy Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Fernworthy Reservoir is home to myriad wildlife and boasts ancient stone cairns, hut circles and a submerged clapper bridge. The lake provides important wildlife habitats for many rare species including …

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3

1.79 km

Fernworthy Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is more of a plantation but there is lots to explore here from routes along Fernworthy Reservoir to stone circles in the woods. There is parking in the middle …

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4

9.93 km

Ford Across Small Stream in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • River

One of the many spots on the moor where you can cross a stream without getting your feet wet.

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5

9.96 km

Wild Camping by the River in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural

Lovely spot to camp, easily accessible water and great views.

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6

14.3 km

Wooden Shed in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Structure

7

14.3 km

Fernworthy Bird Hide

Highlight • Structure

8

14.5 km

View Across Fernworthy Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

Set in a wooded valley in the heart of Dartmoor, Fernworthy supplies fresh drinking water to the towns and cities around the moor. The sloping, open grassland to the south …

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B

15.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

4.46 km

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.63 km

3.34 km

1.48 km

898 m

119 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Monday 19 October

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