Burrator and Norsworthy - Q6

Square Q6 is mainly taken up by Burrator Reservoir.  I have walked around this lake many times and whatever season there is always something beautiful to see.  In the book Dartmoor 345 JH features not the reservoir but Norseworthy Blowing House.  It took us 3 attempts to find the artifacts mentioned in the book (as the grid reference was wrong!), but it gave me a great sense of achievement when we finally spotted them, and it was interesting to learn the history of the area.







While recording this square I felt I had to include other photos of Burrator at different times of the year. It is prettiest in May, when the bluebells are out is the best, in my opinion.


 




Photo taken from the road around Burrator
I remember that there used to be a lot of rhododendrons around the reservoir but many of these have been cut back in recent years.  however there are still some growing at the edge of the water near the dam.




When walking around the reservoir there are lots of foxgloves in early summer at the Norsworthy Bridge end.  You have to walk along the river to reach Norsworthy Bridge before you can go down the other side of the reservoir.



River Meavy as it flows into Burrator

  After crossing Norsworthy Bridge you have to go along the road for a short while before you can go to the reservoir area.  However, the path on this side of the reservoir is  not so good and sometimes muddy. I therefore  continue along the road until nearly at the other end.  Once you are near Sheepstor dam the path is firm and there are seats and a lovely view
Waterfall feeding the reservoir

 Norsworthy Bridge in Autumn:







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