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Walk 2219 - The Avon Dam Reservoir from Shipley Bridge

Nat Park   Dartmoor
County/Area   Devon
AuthorLou Johnson
Length3.5 miles / 5.7 km
Ascent410 feet / 124 metres
Gradeeasy

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This short dartmoor route is ideal for pushchairs. The walk visits the Avon Dam Reservoir along a tarmac track. There is an optional rougher climb to the shores of the reservoir.


 

Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet OL20
OS ExplorerSheet OL28
OS LandrangerSheet 202

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Walk 3223
The Avon Dam Reservoir & White Barrows from Shipley Bridge
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Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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