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Devon Bootlegs Group

We are the Devon Bootlegs Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • 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

Overview

Starting from the car park, we head up to Down Tor for good views of Burrator reservoir. Then we head on to a long stone row using the the direction of the row to head towards Nun's Cross. There we walk on to Devonport Leat and follow this to Crazywell Pool. Here we will stop for a break and a swim for those who wish (don't forget your cozzie, budgie smugglers and mankinis!).

Continuing along the leat we cross the aqueduct to the edge of the Stanlake Plantation, from where we venture on to Sharpitor and Leather Tor (An opportunity for the bravehearted to climb the ridge on Leather Tor).

We then descend to the leat, through the woods with more lovely views of the reservoir. We then go down to Burrator Reservoir which we follow around before we climb up Sheeps Tor, where we enjoy yet more views of the reservoir. 

Sunday, 9 July 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

 Refreshments after at the Burrator inn in Dousland.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 56868 69312
Nearest postcode:
PL20 6PE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Starting at 10:00 from Norsworthy Bridge car park Burrator reservoir, grid ref: SX 56869 69311

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • 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