Avon River and Reservoir (Dartmoor)

Walk 10.30 to 15.00 on Tuesday 30 September.

This is a fantastic walk up the River Avon on a fully tarmac path right up to the base of the dam for Avon Reservoir on Dartmoor. Distance is around 2 miles and slightly uphill in places, but a really easy walk. Plenty of places to get shots of the river as it tumbles over well worn rocks and dances beneath trees.

At the base of the dam it is possible to scramble up a steep loose path area for a full view of the Reservoir.

At the Avon Dam car park You will find a loo block (vital) and I am hoping and trying to arrange for the mobile cafe bar to be there. She sells snacks, drinks and ice creams. However I would recommend you bring a picnic to eat along the river walk, where there are occasional tables.

There is a parking charge - I seem to recall this was £4.20 - it is a Ringo and cash machine.

There are two access roads to Avon Reservoir car park and my sat nav takes me through South Brent and up the most awful road. There is a far better route as indicated on this little map.