Miles Without Stiles Burrator Arboretum

Man on tramper is on the boardwalk on a sunny day, he points towards the trees at something he can see.

Clouds are reflected in the still water of the pond on a bright day. In the background is the moors and trees surrounding the waters edge.

Tall trees line a new gravel path on both sides.

Trees and clouds are reflected in the still water on a bright day.

Route Details

Route type: For All. A sheltered, wide and level gravel surfaced route winding through woodland – OS Explorer OL28 What 3 Words: forkful.drainage.debt

Disabled Ramblers Category Level: 1

Distance: Total distance of 800m - 1 km (circular route).

Start point: Burrator Arboretum car park SX 568 689. What3Words: forkful.drainage.debt

Getting there: The Arboretum has its own car park. On reaching Burrator Dam (from the south) follow the road to your left keeping the reservoir on your right. Drive past the Burrator Discovery Centre, follow road around the lake (clockwise), over Norsworthy Bridge, past Norsworthy Bridge car park and continue round the bend until you reach the Arboretum car park on your left.

Facilities: Information board, benches and boardwalk.• Accessible toilets at Burrator Discovery Centre. What3Words: most.measuring.rocket

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Directions

From the car park, access site through the gate and follow gravel path.
Follow path around to left initially to access circular or figure-of-eight routes around the arboretum.
Exit site by the same gate back into the car park.

Did you know?

Burrator Arboretum is home to several species of dragonfly.
The ponds make this area a unique wetland ecosystem, home to a diverse range of species.
The Arboretum and footpaths were created in the late 1980s following storms.
Along this route you will find information boards, benches, a pond dipping platform and a boardwalk.

Please note:

Accessible toilets at Burrator Discovery Centre. What3Words: most.measuring.rocket
For opening times please call the centre on 01822 855700.
Public toilets just south of the dam are open seven days a week.
There is no mobile phone reception around the reservoir.
An ice cream van is regularly based on busy days near the dam and in the car park at Norsworthy Bridge.

Note: The site is owned and managed by the South West Lakes Trust.