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Buckland Monachorum

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

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Buckland Monachorum

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

Moderate

5.0

(2)

29

hikers

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

04:22

16.3km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.60 km

Viewpoint and Picnic Area in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning scenery (be careful if it's a windy day!!!)

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2

4.61 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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3

5.33 km

St Leonard's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

4

8.23 km

Hingston Hill Stone Circle

Highlight • Monument

Unfortunately, this stone circle is incorrectly located. It belongs to Hingston Hill Stone Row further east!

Translated by Google •

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5

10.7 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 …

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6

10.9 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 …

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7

11.3 km

View of Burrator Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8

11.5 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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B

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

2.28 km

1.40 km

660 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

2.88 km

1.35 km

462 m

345 m

314 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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