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South West England

Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Sheeps Tor loop from Meavy

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South West England

Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Sheeps Tor loop from Meavy

Moderate

3.0

(1)

49

runners

Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Sheeps Tor loop from Meavy

01:13

9.47km

280m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

58 m

Stepping Stones in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • River

2

1.47 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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3

2.20 km

Sheepstor Dam

Highlight • Monument

This is the 'other' dam on Burrator Reservoir. It was built across the Meavy and Sheepstor Brook in 1894 to create the reservoir which provides clean drinking water to the …

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4

3.36 km

Sheeps Tor

Highlight • Summit

Arguably one of the most imposing tors on Dartmoor, Sheeps Tor dominates Burrator Reservoir.

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5.60 km

Enclosure

Archaeological Site

6

6.02 km

Whittenknowles Rocks

Highlight • Natural

B

9.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

1.62 km

1.02 km

956 m

406 m

239 m

Surfaces

5.84 km

1.70 km

989 m

645 m

270 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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