Burrator Reservoir circuit
A flat loop of Plymouth's reservoir under the tors of southern Dartmoor.
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 240 m
- Time
- 2.5–3.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 308 m
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About this walk
Burrator Reservoir circuit is an easy 9.3 km circular walk with 240 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It starts at Burrator dam (grid reference SX 549 681).
Burrator is the reservoir built in the 1890s to supply Plymouth, and the lanes and tracks round it make the easiest circular walk on Dartmoor: six kilometres, flat, with Sheeps Tor and Leather Tor above the water and woods along the shore. Good for a pushchair on the quiet lanes, and a starting point for the tors above.
Route
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Round the reservoir
Follow the lanes and tracks right round the water.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Burrator Reservoir circuit take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3.5 hours for the 9.3 km route, which has 240 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Burrator dam (grid reference SX 549 681). Car parks at the dam and round the reservoir.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Plymouth to Yelverton, 4 km away. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Quiet lanes and tracks.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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