Get a new angle on Burrator Reservoir along an old railway track and enjoy the spectacular views on this fairly level and easygoing walk... DISTANCE: 2.5 miles (easy walk, fairly level all the way) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Burrator Inn or Meavy FACILITIES: As above. CAR PARKING: Small car park at Lowery Cross. Burrator reservoir is a beautiful landmark on the moor... Read more →
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September 2010
09/19/2010
09/09/2010
Mid Dartmoor: Postbridge waterfall walk
This medium difficulty walk takes in an old potato starch factory and a beautiful waterfall... DISTANCE: 6 miles (medium difficulty) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Postbridge or Princetown FACILITIES: Small information centre and toilets CAR PARKING: Dartmoor National Park Authority car park. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Transmoor link (service 82) in the summer on Sundays between Plymouth and Exeter I’d decided to put myself... Read more →
09/04/2010
SOUTH DARTMOOR: Avon Dam and Zeal Tor Tramway
A pleasant seven miles around Avon Dam reservoir taking in an ancient trackway and two crosses DISTANCE: 7 miles medium difficulty (or 3 miles easy, to the dam and back) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: South Brent FACILITIES: Toilets and information board CAR PARKING: Car park. Park at Shipley Bridge (SX 681629). It gets very busy here so if you want a parking... Read more →