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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) loop from Meavy

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) loop from Meavy

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) loop from Meavy

01:42

15.2km

260m

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Hard run. Very 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 2, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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22 m

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 combined with a walk across the moors, or enjoyed as a trip of its own with plenty to do – from walking and taking in the views, to fishing for rainbow and brown trout (just be sure to get a permit, available online or by calling South West Lakes). Devon has relatively few lakes, but the situation and quality of these make them a hidden gem in Devon’s crown.

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3.36 km

Eylesbarrow Tin Mine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A gloriously fast and fun trail heading from Gutter Tor, past Drizzle Combe (such cheerful names!) up to Eylesbarrow's disused tin mine. This is open moorland, so it goes without saying (but I'm going to say it anyhow) that it's pretty unpleasant in the wet!

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5.55 km

Double Stone row - Remains of pinion arm

Archaeological Site

7.67 km

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

Highlight • Monument

A granite wayside Cross first mentioned as far back as 1240 was used on The Monks’ Path and the Abbots’ Way, both of which link Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock Abbey and Buckland Abbey. It was knocked down in 1846 and the shaft broken. It was restored in 1848.

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8.63 km

Burrator Bone Shaker Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bone rattling experience as you descend from South Hessary Tor. Fantastic views overlooking Burrator Reservoir however this is an incredibly bumpy ride!

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14.7 km

Burrator Discovery Centre

Highlight • Lake

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 Environment project. The centre offers exhibitions and displays about Burrator’s history, wildlife and culture. You can see spoken history, an interactive screen and a children’s discovery zone. You can also explore the conservation garden, which features a totem pole and a range of plants found on Dartmoor.

The centre is open from 10am to 4pm daily, except for Saturdays and alternate Thursdays. You can also buy permits for fishing at Burrator Reservoir, which is one of the most tranquil and picturesque natural angling venues in the South West. The reservoir is surrounded by woodlands, wetlands and moorlands, and offers ample walks and views.

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15.0 km

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

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 Leat, an artificial watercourse that was constructed in the 1790s to provide a water supply to Devonport. Most of the water from the leat now flows into Burrator Reservoir which supplies water to Plymouth.

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15.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

3.80 km

2.24 km

687 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

3.30 km

2.74 km

2.24 km

1.38 km

501 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Burrator Reservoir and Dam – Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) loop from Meavy

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

Eylesbarrow Tin Mine Trail

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

Burrator Bone Shaker Trail

Burrator Discovery Centre

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

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