Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Plympton

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Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Plympton

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Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Plympton

05:17

79.6km

1,190m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dartmoor National Park

Tamar Valley National Landscape

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Cadover Bridge

Highlight • River

Beauty spot on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Nice rolling roads either side of the bridge and spectacular views back across Plymouth on a sunny day.

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27.3 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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31.0 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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31.3 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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B3212 Yelverton to Princetown Road, Dartmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

When the B3212 leaves Yelverton it reaches open moorland and the true magic of this road begins for cyclists. High on Dartmoor, this open road is flanked by extraordinary, sweeping …

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41.1 km

Princetown War Memorial and National Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Princetown is a village located within Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. It is the principal settlement of the civil parish of Dartmoor Forest. The village has its origins in …

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Drake's Trail, Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Trail

The official website promotes the DRAKE'S TRAIL with the words, "Drake's Trail in West Devon is a 21-mile cycling and walking route linking Tavistock with Plymouth. This important part of …

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