Evening walk Burrator

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Overview

We’ll head down through woodland and fields to the edge of Meavy before walking along lanes and paths returning through Burrator Wood and back along the lane through Sheepstor to the reservoir. At least one stile (will be updated after recce). Dogs on leads.

A peaceful wooded walk. Option for refreshment afterwards at Royal Oak Meavy.

Book by text to walk leader.

Thursday, 7 August 2025

Start time:: 7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 8:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:: 129.8m / 426ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 54999 67701
Nearest postcode:: N/A
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Start time:: 7:00 pm

Quarry car park (free) at Burrator Reservoir.

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