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View of Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Tamerton Foliot

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View of Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Tamerton Foliot

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View of Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Tamerton Foliot

02:43

39.4km

560m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Tamar Valley National Landscape

Dartmoor National Park

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Bus stop

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14.1 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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15.1 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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15.2 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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15.5 km

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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16.2 km

Water Management Structures in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Structure

19.2 km

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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20.7 km

Sheeps Tor Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A surprisingly tricky little piece of singletrack with plenty of lumpy bits to keep you on your toes. It's perfectly possible to run it west to east, but it seems …

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25.8 km

The Royal Oak Inn, Dartmoor

Highlight • Historical Site

The Royal Oak is a traditional village pub in the picturesque surroundings of Dartmoor National Park. The pub, which is Grade II-listed, is a former 15th-century church house inn and …

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39.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

4.98 km

4.60 km

3.26 km

2.08 km

1.97 km

Surfaces

18.9 km

13.6 km

3.39 km

2.82 km

480 m

291 m

Elevation

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Friday 17 July

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View of Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Tamerton Foliot

Viewpoint and Picnic Area in Dartmoor National Park

View of Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

Water Management Structures in Dartmoor National Park

Leather Tor Clapper Bridge

Sheeps Tor Singletrack

The Royal Oak Inn, Dartmoor

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