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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – South Hessary Tor loop from Tavistock

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – South Hessary Tor loop from Tavistock

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5.0

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – South Hessary Tor loop from Tavistock

03:36

46.8km

660m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 584 m for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.83 km

Viewpoint

13.7 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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16.4 km

Burrator Bone Shaker Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bone rattling experience as you descend from South Hessary Tor. Fantastic views overlooking Burrator Reservoir however this is an incredibly bumpy ride!

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20.4 km

Ivybridge Lane Track, Dartmoor National Park

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22.0 km

South Hessary Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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22.8 km

Princetown to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

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Fast track, most of the time a bit windy

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31.5 km

View of Walkhampton and the Devon Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views down to Walkhampton and across the Devon countryside as you make your way along the dismantled railway.

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33.1 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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35.1 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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46.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

11.6 km

10.5 km

4.79 km

3.20 km

608 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

17.1 km

5.48 km

2.61 km

1.79 km

200 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

14°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – South Hessary Tor loop from Tavistock

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

Burrator Bone Shaker Trail

Ivybridge Lane Track, Dartmoor National Park

South Hessary Tor

Princetown to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

View of Walkhampton and the Devon Countryside

View of Burrator Reservoir

The Royal Oak Inn, Dartmoor

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