Burrator Reservoir

09/06/2026

This beautiful image of Longham Lakes from the 2025 South West Lakes Trust’s Love Your Lakes photography competition was submitted by Linda Martin. 📸

Take a look at those stunning cloud reflections on the North Lake! ⛅

04/06/2026

We're recruiting - come and join our lovely team! 🙋

We are looking for an experienced Ranger to join our Dartmoor team, leading on the management of our stunning West Dartmoor lakes, based at Burrator Reservoir. This is a full-time, permanent role (40 hours per week).

As part of the Trust’s Ranger Team, you will deliver safe public access and positive, informative visitor experiences alongside caring for the environment and maintaining to a standard of excellence, the facilities and grounds at Burrator and across west Dartmoor. 🏞️

Find out more and apply on our website: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/join-the-team

02/06/2026

Join us for an exciting free "Bioblitz" event at Burrator! 🌼

This engaging activity invites participants of all experience levels to explore diverse habitats and identify as many species as possible. Help us in our conservation efforts by contributing to vital data collection about the flora and fauna in our area.

📆 Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
⌚ Times: 9.45am to 3pm
📍 Meeting point: Burrator Discovery Centre

What is a Bioblitz?
A Bioblitz is an exciting opportunity to observe and document wildlife in various habitats, offering valuable insights into the species that call our site home. It's a great way to learn more about nature while making a meaningful contribution to conservation science.

Why Participate?
Your participation in the Bioblitz will help us gather accurate data about the biodiversity in our area. This information is crucial for understanding ecological health and informing future conservation efforts.

Find out more and book your free spot on our website:

Join us on Thursday 11 June at Burrator Reservoir and help us identify as many species as possible. Contribute to vital data collection about the flora and fauna in our area.

01/06/2026

As starts today, we would like to send out a message to all our wonderful South West Lakes Trust volunteers!

Our volunteers make a significant contribution to our charitable work, whether that’s helping out with environmental improvements, raising site standards or supporting our angling and activity teams to deliver all the great things they do.

Across all our sites we would like to say a massive thank you for your continued support and amazing work👏

If you would like to get involved and volunteer at one of our stunning sites, please take a look at our website for opportunities local to you: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/volunteering-opportunities

29/05/2026

Important notice 📢

Please be aware that the Burrator 10k Sportiva event is happening tomorrow, Saturday 30 May.

The car parks will be busier than usual.

Good luck to everyone taking part! 🏃

27/05/2026

What a difference the warmer weather makes! 😎

It's hard to believe, but it's not that long ago that we were battling gusty winds and lashing rain.

After some strong easterly winds at the end of last month, we had a busy week sorting out lots of fallen trees at Burrator. With the help of Luke and Jamie from Dartmoor National Park, we cleared this huge beech tree that came down on one of the footpaths. Thanks to their help, the path was only closed a day.

There are still plenty of trees providing some welcome shade🌳

25/05/2026

Check out our upcoming free Survey Days!

Our hands-on Survey Days offer participants exciting opportunities to learn about fascinating habitats and wildlife whilst exploring the great outdoors.

We have many dates available over the summer:

🍄 Bryophyte and Lichen Survey Day at Burrator Reservoir - Thursday, 28 May

🔎 Dragonfly and Damselfly Survey Day at Venford Reservoir - Monday, 1 June

🦋 Butterfly and Moth Survey Day at Venford Reservoir - Monday, 15 June

Keep an eye out on our website as there are more to come! 👀

https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Listing/Category/whats-on

21/05/2026

Temperate rainforests are globally rare, covering less than 7% of Earth's surface and we are lucky enough to have some right on our doorstep here in the South West! 🍄🌿

These habitats are home to some amazing Bryophyte and Lichen species!

This month South West Lakes Trust are inviting you to come and discover these remarkable organisms on our Bryophyte and Lichen Survey Day at Burrator Reservoir.

With the help of our fantastic Environment team you'll discover and learn more about some of the oldest species on Earth. 🌎

Join us for free on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 9:45am.

Spaces are limited so book your spot quickly to secure a place. 👇
https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/bryophyte-and-lichen-survey-day-at-burrator-reservoir

20/05/2026

It's 🐝

Did you know there are around 270 species of bee in the UK?

Learn more about our native insects and bee species in our upcoming Bioblitz Events!

🔎 What is a Bioblitz?
A Bioblitz is an exciting opportunity to observe and document wildlife in various habitats, offering valuable insights into the species that call our site home. It's a great way to learn more about nature while making a meaningful contribution to conservation science.

🐛 Why Participate?
Your participation in the Bioblitz will help us gather accurate data about the biodiversity in our area. This information is crucial for understanding ecological health and informing future conservation efforts.

We have a number of events running across the South West:
● Friday 5 June - Stithians Lake, Cornwall
● Wednesday 10 June - Roadford Lake, Devon
● Thursday 11 June - Burrator Reservoir, Devon
● Friday 12 June - Wistlandpound Reservoir, Exmoor

Visit our website to find out more!
https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Listing/Category/whats-on

15/05/2026

Recently our volunteers took part in a Success Safari at Burrator. 🎉

Led by our Environment team, the volunteers looked at some of the sites they have worked on and survey the plants, insects and birds who live there. 🦆

Read our newest blog post to find out about their achievements!

Recently our volunteers took part in a Success Safari at Burrator, led by the Environment team, to look at some of the sites they have worked on and survey the plants, insects and birds who live there.