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Drake's Trail & Burrator Reservoir - Dartmoor National Park

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Drake's Trail & Burrator Reservoir - Dartmoor National Park

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August 19, 2022

Drake's Trail & Burrator Reservoir - Dartmoor National Park

Moderate

02:03

29.6km

14.5km/h

440m

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Overview

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Parking

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2.93 km

Magpie Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Magpie Viaduct was designed by Brunel and originally built in 1859 from granite and timber, then rebuilt in 1902 in Staffordshire brick.

From here you can also enjoy a raised vantage point for views over Dartmoor.

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3.95 km

Gem Bridge

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Gem Bridge towers 78 feet (24 m) above the River Walkham, affording wonderful views over the valley below. Until 1965, the original Walkham Viaduct would have stood here. Designed by …

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4.79 km

Grenofen Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Part of the Drake’s Trail and the Dartmoor Way, this 374-yard (341 m) tunnel was built by Brunel in the mid-1850s for the South Devon & Tavistock Railway. After the …

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23.1 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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25.3 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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29.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

4.91 km

3.05 km

2.19 km

476 m

204 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

8.18 km

2.39 km

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Drake's Trail & Burrator Reservoir - Dartmoor National Park

Magpie Viaduct

Gem Bridge

Grenofen Tunnel

Burrator Reservoir

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

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