Burrator Reservoir, when the level of water was the lowest it had been for many years

10th November 2003

 

1.   At Burrator Dam

At Burrator Dam

2.  Looking across Burrator Reservoir from the dam

Looking across Burrator Reservoir from the dam

3.  Looking down towards the Norsworthy end of the reservoir

Looking down towards the Norsworthy end of the reservoir

4.  Looking across to Leather Tor

Looking across to Leather Tor

5.  ‘Burrator Beach’ near Beechcroft Plantation, looking across the reservoir to Lower Lowery and Peek Hill

‘Burrator Beach’ near Beechcroft Plantation, looking across the reservoir to Lower Lowery and Peek Hill

6.  Remains of a wall and lane, under water when the reservoir is full

Remains of a wall and lane, under water when the reservoir is full

7.  The dry bed of the reservoir at the eastern end

The dry bed of the reservoir at the eastern end

8.  The River Meavy, flowing through exposed gravel beds

The River Meavy, flowing through exposed gravel beds

9.  A closer view of the dry bed of the reservoir close to Norsworthy Bridge

A closer view of the dry bed of the reservoir close to Norsworthy Bridge

10.  The River Meavy flows between mud banks down to the lower level of water and the setting sun

The River Meavy flows between mud banks down to the lower level of water