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Burrator Bone Shaker – Burrator Dam Loop from Meavy

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Burrator Bone Shaker – Burrator Dam Loop from Meavy

Aceireckon planned a mountain bike ride

September 11, 2021

Burrator Bone Shaker – Burrator Dam Loop from Meavy

Moderate

02:51

33.1km

11.6km/h

480m

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Overview

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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2.65 km

Burrator Bone Shaker Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bone rattling experience as you descend from South Hessary Tor. Fantastic views overlooking Burrator Reservoir however this is an incredibly bumpy ride!

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8.30 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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22.9 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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25.0 km

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

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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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32.4 km

View of Burrator Reservoir

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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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32.8 km

Viewpoint and Picnic Area in Dartmoor National Park

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Stunning scenery (be careful if it's a windy day!!!)

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33.1 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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33.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

7.86 km

7.46 km

269 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

7.08 km

4.48 km

3.60 km

2.44 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

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Burrator Bone Shaker – Burrator Dam Loop from Meavy

Burrator Bone Shaker Trail

South Hessary Tor

Norsworthy Bridge to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

View of Burrator Reservoir

Viewpoint and Picnic Area in Dartmoor National Park

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

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