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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Burrator Reservoir loop from Plympton

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Plymouth

Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Burrator Reservoir loop from Plympton

Hard

32

riders

Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Burrator Reservoir loop from Plympton

02:57

43.2km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42.8 km for 20 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

13.9 km

Top of Boringdon Hill

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Time for liquids after a 5 mile hill!

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2

16.3 km

Cadover Bridge

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Beauty spot on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Nice rolling roads either side of the bridge and spectacular views back across Plymouth on a sunny day.

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3

21.7 km

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

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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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4

21.9 km

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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5

22.2 km

Burrator Discovery Centre

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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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6

25.6 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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7

29.1 km

View of Dartmoor National Park

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8

35.9 km

The Farmyard Café

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B

43.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

1.57 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

7.56 km

214 m

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