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Venford Reservoir – Sharrah Pool loop from Holne

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Venford Reservoir – Sharrah Pool loop from Holne

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4.1

(8)

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Venford Reservoir – Sharrah Pool loop from Holne

01:35

5.09km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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130 m

Venford Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Hidden amongst the sprawling moorland of Dartmoor National Park, this is a lovely spot to explore. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful woodland, moors and winding rivers where you can …

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1.93 km

Waterfall in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Forest

it might be only six foot but it's a classic

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2.01 km

River Ford in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • River

2.61 km

Waterfall in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

3.22 km

Sharrah Pool

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of Dartmoor's very best swimming spots, Sharrah Pool is an utter delight. It's accessed by beautiful riverside trails that are nice and shaded on warm days. With its cascades, …

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4.16 km

Bench Tor

Highlight • Climb

Bench Tor is a beautiful tor above the wooded Dart Gorge. The outcrop stands proud on a spur that overlooks the valley and it provides magnificent views on a clear …

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5.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

1.35 km

389 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

963 m

390 m

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

14°C

12 %

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Venford Reservoir – Sharrah Pool loop from Holne

Venford Reservoir

Waterfall in Dartmoor National Park

River Ford in Dartmoor National Park

Waterfall in Dartmoor National Park

Sharrah Pool

Bench Tor

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