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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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Venford Reservoir – Sharrah Pool loop from Holne

02:30

19.3km

540m

Running

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 17, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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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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159 m

Venford Dam

Highlight • Rest Area

The dam rises to a maximum height of 19m above surrounding ground level, with an overall length of 160m. The Auxiliary spillway, labyrinth weir and receiving channel was constructed in …

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7.61 km

Yar Tor Summit and Cairn

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a beast that dominates the landscape and attracted me to climb when I visited Dartmeet.

The ascent from Dartmeet is almost straight up and on the windy and …

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8.95 km

Sharp Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.90 km

Bel Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice view for lunch stop

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11.0 km

View of the River Dart Valley

Highlight • Forest

14.4 km

New Bridge (River Dart)

Highlight • River

New Bridge was built across the Dart in 1413. It's a good stopping point when riding this road because it gives access to some nice walks down the river and …

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17.6 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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19.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.45 km

5.44 km

2.10 km

992 m

866 m

505 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

4.83 km

1.53 km

745 m

255 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 24 May

25°C

16°C

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Venford Reservoir – Sharrah Pool loop from Holne

Venford Reservoir

Venford Dam

Yar Tor Summit and Cairn

Sharp Tor

Bel Tor

View of the River Dart Valley

New Bridge (River Dart)

Sharrah Pool

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