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Devonport LeatDevonport Leat is one of the best examples of Dartmoor leats. It was built in the 1790's to channel water to the booming docks of Devonport in Plymouth, although now it terminates at Burrator reservoir. It is fed by the West Dart, Cowsic and Blackbrook rivers and its head is just north of Wistman's Wood. It has many interesting features - aqueducts, a tunnel and even a waterfall as it descends into the Meavy river at Raddick Hill. Considerable engineering skill was involved in building it. It is a robust leat.This walk takes in about 5 miles of the leat around Princetown. Park at Princetown and walk along the road towards Two Bridges. Just before the Blackbrook bridge the leat crosses under the road at SX 594742. Turn off the road and walk alongside the leat as it gently snakes down past Tor Royal, Whiteworks and Nun's Cross. Around Nun's Cross you can leave the leat at any convenient point and head back towards Princetown. Alternatively, you can follow it right down to Burrator if time and transport permits.This is a straightforward walk of about 5 miles. Depending on your pace allow about 3- 4 hours - there's a lot to see. A map and compass should be taken, but even in misty weather you're never far from an obvious track.
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