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Burrator Bone Shaker – View over burrator reservoir Loop from Princetown

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Burrator Bone Shaker – View over burrator reservoir Loop from Princetown

Kate planned a mountain bike ride

May 8, 2022

Burrator Bone Shaker – View over burrator reservoir Loop from Princetown

Moderate

02:28

28.0km

11.3km/h

460m

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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.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.2 km for 91 m

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Start point

Parking

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1.53 km

South Hessary Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.20 km

Burrator Bone Shaker Trail

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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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8.06 km

Sheeps Tor Singletrack

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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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10.7 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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10.8 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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11.1 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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19.6 km

Ancient Wooded Bridleway in Dartmoor National Park

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A brilliant doubletrack descent from north (Merrivale) to south, with some slightly technical rocky sections which are a lot of fun on a mountain bike! There are a fair few …

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28.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

7.33 km

5.80 km

2.88 km

324 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

4.86 km

4.20 km

4.02 km

1.28 km

361 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Burrator Bone Shaker – View over burrator reservoir Loop from Princetown

South Hessary Tor

Burrator Bone Shaker Trail

Sheeps Tor Singletrack

View of Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

Viewpoint and Picnic Area in Dartmoor National Park

Ancient Wooded Bridleway in Dartmoor National Park

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