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South Hessary Tor – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Princetown

South Hessary Tor – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Princetown

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4.3

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South Hessary Tor – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Princetown

01:30

22.1km

330m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: March 23, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.00 km

Princetown to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Fast track, most of the time a bit windy

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1.77 km

South Hessary Tor

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The last peak before dropping down to Princetown if you're heading up from the south on Ivybridge Lane, South Hessary Tor has some fascinating history if you climb up a …

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2.20 km

Ivybridge Lane Track, Dartmoor National Park

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4.60 km

Norsworthy Bridge to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

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This useful trail links Princetown and the north moor with Burrator Reservoir at Norsworthy Bridge. Riding in this direction is brilliant fun, not massively technical but a bit rocky with …

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7.05 km

Leather Tor Bridge

Archaeological Site

9.91 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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10.2 km

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

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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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13.5 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 …

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17.7 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 …

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22.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

6.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

5.19 km

1.12 km

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

23°C

13°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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South Hessary Tor – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Princetown

Princetown to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

South Hessary Tor

Ivybridge Lane Track, Dartmoor National Park

Norsworthy Bridge to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

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