VENFORD RESERVOIR DAM
Posted by: diddi
N 50° 31.501 W 003° 51.156
30U E 439565 N 5597354
An early Edwardian dam of granite from nearby and Merrivale Quarry
Waymark Code: WM2J6A
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/10/2007
Views: 29
This dam is on the road from Dartmeet to Holne and holds 198 galls supplying water for Widecombe, Ashburton as well as contributing towards Brixham & Paignton. It has two Car Parks one with a loo block (possibly closed in the winter)Scenic walks and fishing. See South West Lakes Trust.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
A current photo of the way mark would be good but is optional.