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Another Burrator circumnavigation

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Overview

This time the walk will start and end at Burrator Quarry car park and will go all the way around the reservoir hardly touching a road. 

Bring something to eat for a lunch stop on the way around.

Book by text to walk leader.

Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
80m / 262ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://walkingwestdevon.co.uk

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 54946 67682
Nearest postcode:
N/A
what3words:
applauded.harsh.occupations
Start time:
10:00 am

Quarry car park on the road to Burrator Dam - on the left before you reach the dam.

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
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