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Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Bere Alston

Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Bere Alston

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Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Bere Alston

01:55

35.9km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Tamar Valley National Landscape

Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.24 km

Denham Bridge and Ridge Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Lowest gear possible, very steep proper Devonian hill climb

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6.96 km

Buckland Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Buckland Abbey dates from 1278 when it was built as a Cistercian Abbey.

After the disolution of the monasteries, Henry VIII sold the abbey to Sir Robert Grenville the Elder …

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10.3 km

Bread and Moor Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant swirls, but perhaps a little small so not ideal if super busy weekend!

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14.9 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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17.4 km

Burrator Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

This is a tranquil little place, excellent for a walk, run or cycle. Beautiful scenery with lots of viewing points.

A road runs round the reservoir, so if you are walking, be aware of traffic.

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20.8 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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21.1 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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21.4 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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35.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.1 km

850 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

14.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Bere Alston

Denham Bridge and Ridge Climb

Buckland Abbey

Bread and Moor Coffee Shop

Viewpoint and Picnic Area in Dartmoor National Park

Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Discovery Centre

Waterfall near Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

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