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View of Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Pitts Cleave

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View of Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Pitts Cleave

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View of Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Pitts Cleave

03:25

47.3km

750m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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11.5 km

View Over Dartmoor Near Drake's Trail

Highlight • Trail

just off fro the car park, this spectacular view. much easier gravel riding than this morning

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15.3 km

The Royal Oak Inn, Dartmoor

Highlight • Historical Site

The Royal Oak is a traditional village pub in the picturesque surroundings of Dartmoor National Park. The pub, which is Grade II-listed, is a former 15th-century church house inn and …

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21.3 km

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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23.2 km

Sheeps Tor Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A surprisingly tricky little piece of singletrack with plenty of lumpy bits to keep you on your toes. It's perfectly possible to run it west to east, but it seems …

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26.2 km

Under the peak of Leather Tor, this gorgeous packhorse bridge dates back to the 1830s, constructed using moorstone, aka unquarried Dartmoor granite.

It crosses Riddipitt Stream, a lovely place for a cooling paddle or dip!

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29.2 km

Water Management Structures in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Structure

30.1 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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30.4 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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47.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

10.4 km

7.41 km

5.47 km

3.06 km

1.60 km

Surfaces

21.4 km

14.2 km

8.48 km

2.68 km

407 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

21°C

12°C

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View of Burrator Reservoir – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Pitts Cleave

View Over Dartmoor Near Drake's Trail

The Royal Oak Inn, Dartmoor

View of Burrator Reservoir

Sheeps Tor Singletrack

Leather Tor Clapper Bridge

Water Management Structures in Dartmoor National Park

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

Viewpoint and Picnic Area in Dartmoor National Park

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