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South West England
Devon
West Devon
Meavy

Burrator Reservoir and Dam – View of Burrator Reservoir loop from Meavy

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
West Devon
Meavy

Burrator Reservoir and Dam – View of Burrator Reservoir loop from Meavy

Moderate

4.0

(2)

16

riders

Burrator Reservoir and Dam – View of Burrator Reservoir loop from Meavy

02:01

24.0km

410m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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22 m

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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2

633 m

View of Burrator Reservoir

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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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2.23 km

View of Walkhampton and the Devon Countryside

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

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4

14.9 km

Princetown to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

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Fast track, most of the time a bit windy

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15.7 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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6

16.1 km

Ivybridge Lane Track, Dartmoor National Park

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18.5 km

Norsworthy Bridge to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

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This useful trail links Princetown and the north moor with Burrator Reservoir at Norsworthy Bridge. Riding in this direction is brilliant fun, not massively technical but a bit rocky with …

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24.0 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.43 km

6.91 km

6.73 km

893 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.27 km

7.39 km

3.82 km

3.28 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Thursday 15 October

13°C

7°C

36 %

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