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Burrator Reservoir from Tavistock — Dartmoor road rides

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Burrator Reservoir from Tavistock — Dartmoor road rides

01:43

34.1km

490m

Road cycling

If you fancy a ride out but either time or the weather isn’t on your side, this is a great option. From Tavistock on Dartmoor’s western edge, you head south-east onto the moor for a lap of the sheltered Burrator Reservoir, before heading back to the town on lanes over…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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84 m

Abbey Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Historical Site

This gorgeous 18th-century bridge is one of several in the heart of Tavistock but is perhaps the prettiest. The River Tavy rushes underneath to pass down the weir, creating a …

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11.9 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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25.2 km

Plaster Down Common

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This parcel of common land between Tavistock and Burrator Reservoir has some lovely open lanes running across it.

It's a great place for spotting wild ponies, sheep and cattle grazing as you sail by on the fairly flat tarmac road.

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34.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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31.7 km

1.73 km

566 m

125 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

5.54 km

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Highest point (240 m)

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Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

11 %

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