King's Tor – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Meavy

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King's Tor – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Meavy

Easy

4.8

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King's Tor – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Meavy

01:35

17.5km

210m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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248 m

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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619 m

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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9.03 km

King's Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

King's Tor is a 1,476 feet (450 m) granite peak in Dartmoor National Park, high above the Walkham Valley. From here on a clear day you can see Cox Tor, …

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15.7 km

View of Walkhampton and the Devon Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views down to Walkhampton and across the Devon countryside as you make your way along the dismantled railway.

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17.1 km

Water Management Structures in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Structure

17.5 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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17.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

8.36 km

285 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

463 m