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Countisbury and Watersmeet from Lynmouth
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6.88km 
+266m 
-256m 
2h45
Easy 
Starting point in Lynton and Lynmouth - Devon This Exmoor walk includes coast, valley and high level sections. Starting from Lynmouth, the route climbs to Contisubury before crossing high pastures to descend to Watersmeet. The return leg of the walk follows the River Lyn downstream to the coast.
The Doone Valley from Malmsmead
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11.56km
+246m
-245m
4h00
Average
Starting point in Brendon and Countisbury - Devon Starting from Malmsmead, this walk in the Exmoor National Park includes sections in Devon and Somerset. The main focus of the route is areas associated with the Lorna Doone novels. However expect much more with valley and moorland walking in this excellent Exmoor walk.
Cosdon Beacon from South Zeal
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10.49km
+356m
-352m
4h00
Average
Starting point in South Tawton - Devon A Dartmoor walk that includes the most north-easterly summit in the National Park which offers some fine views especially to the north. The route needs careful navigation at the start and in poor weather you need a good sense of direction and compass skills.
Green Lanes around Cornworthy
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10.46km
+251m
-248m
3h40
Average
Starting point in Cornworthy - Devon A circular walk using some of Devon's historic 'green lanes' through Cornworthy, Tuckenhay and Allaleigh. The route passes through the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with views from coast to moor.
Tavy Cleave
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3.78km
+138m
-138m
1h30
Easy
Starting point in Peter Tavy - Devon A circular walk with beautiful views over Dartmoor Tavy Cleave
Cosdon Hill & Oke Tor from Belstone
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16.68km
+534m
-528m
6h15
Difficult
Starting point in Belstone - Devon A demanding Dartmoor walk that requires careful navigation and preferably good weather. The route uses a section of the Tarka Trail, visits some ancient monuments and visits the summits of a number of granite tors.
Huntingdon Warren & Lud Gate from Scorriton
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11.45km
+422m
-420m
4h30
Average
Starting point in West Buckfastleigh - Devon This Dartmoor route uses a section of the Two Moors Way. The route follows paths and tracks although a good sense of direction is needed in what can be an unforgiving landscape. After wet weather, streams may be in spate so care is needed crossing them.
Codden Hill
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3.75km
+96m
-103m
1h20
Easy
Starting point in Bishop's Tawton - Devon This short circular walk with ascents and descents close to Barnstaple provides a good way to explore Codden Hill which overlooks the surroundings valleys and River Taw Estuary.
Cornwood to Piles Copse Weir
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12.65km
+228m
-230m
4h15
Average
Starting point in Cornwood - Devon Walk across high moor above River Erme passing ancient oak woodland of Piles Copse.
9.94km
+306m
-304m
3h45
Average
Starting point in Cornwood - Devon Mixed road and moorland walk taking in beautiful ancient oak woodland and high moorland views.
Cornwood, Hangar Down via Hangar Cottage & Moor Cross
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7.11km
+138m
-144m
2h25
Average
Starting point in Cornwood - Devon A circular walk, some on roads, crossing Hangar Down.
Cornwood, Hall Cross, Moor Cross
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6.02km
+111m
-115m
2h00
Average
Starting point in Cornwood - Devon Circular walk from Cornwood, some on roads, skirting the Western edge of Hangar Down.
Cornwood area, China clay works
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5.33km
+120m
-120m
1h50
Average
Starting point in Cornwood - Devon Amazing views over the China clay works, mica pits, and views across to Plymouth sound in one direction and moorland in the other.
6.08km
+289m
-288m
2h35
Average
Starting point in Lynton and Lynmouth - Devon This beautiful circular walk is perfect to discover the Valley of Rocks from several viewpoints. First, you will reach Hollerday Hill viewpoint before you go up to the South Cleave (steep section, avoid during wet conditions!). The views of these famous rocks from the paths which go to Lynton are gorgeous!
Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common
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4.89km
+188m
-187m
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Lynton and Lynmouth - Devon This short circular walk with steep ascents and descents provides a good way to discover the beautiful river gorge at Watersmeet where Hoar Oak Water meets the East Lyn River. On your way, you will discover a lovely waterfall and viewpoints over the valley.
Holdstone Hill and Heddon's Mouth Cleave
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12.25km
+424m
-428m
4h45
Difficult
Starting point in Trentishoe - Devon This interesting walk with ascents and descents close to Trentishoe is the perfect way to discover gorgeous viewpoints including Holdstone Hill or enjoy beautiful valleys along River Heddon and streams.
The Torrs and Slade Reservoirs from Ilfracombe
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10.86km
+238m
-235m
3h45
Average
Starting point in Ilfracombe - Devon This pretty long circular walk explores a short section of the South West Coast path next to the Torrs leading to a wonderful viewpoint. Then, you will discover paths in farmland and follow the National Cycle Route 27 along Slade Reservoirs before you go back to Ilfracombe.
Baggy Point from Croyde
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7.13km
+110m
-109m
2h20
Easy
Starting point in Georgeham - Devon This circular walk from Croyde explores the section of the South West Coast path which leads to Baggy Point. From this headland, you can enjoy nice views of Croyde Bay and Morte Bay, especially at sunset!
Sandy Cove and Windcutter Hill from Lee
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6.8km
+223m
-226m
2h35
Average
Starting point in Ilfracombe - Devon This beautiful circular walk, especially at low tide because you can walk through the Morte-slate cliffs along a path and steps cut in the rock, provides a good way to discover Lee village, the gorgeous rocky bay and woods inland.
Morte and Bull Points, Combesgate valley from Woolacombe
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10.65km
+282m
-275m
3h50
Average
Starting point in Mortehoe - Devon This circular walk from Woolacombe explores a beautiful section of the South West Coast path which leads to Morte Point and Bull Point overlooking wild beaches. Then, you will use paths inland close to Mortehoe village and go down to the start following a gorgeous path along Combesgate Valley.
Furzebeam Hill and The Rolle Canal from Great Torrington
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4.25km
+109m
-101m
1h30
Easy
Starting point in Great Torrington - Devon This circular walk from Great Torrington goes past the Golf Club next to Furzebeam Hill overlooking the valley. Then the path heads to Rolle Canal and follows the River Torridge before you join Traka Trail.
Beckland Wood and Mouth Mill from Brownsham
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4.02km
+122m
-121m
1h30
Easy
Starting point in Hartland - Devon During this varied circular walk with ascents and descents (can be very slippery during wet conditions), you will walk across Beckland Wood, then discover Brownsham cliff along the South West Coast path before going down to Mouthmill beach. The way back uses tracks in Brownsham Wood.
Hartland Quay and The Warren from St Nectans Church
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4.9km
+145m
-147m
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Hartland - Devon This circular walk from Stoke provides a good way to discover Hartland Quay surrounded by impressive cliffs and contorted rock layers. Then, the return route goes past an old lookout house in ruins and follows Abbey River.
Brawn's and Cheristow woods from Hartland
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3.12km
+47m
-47m
1h00
Easy
Starting point in Hartland - Devon This easy and quiet walk in a loop mainly explores woods around Hartland village.
12.39km
+357m
-350m
4h35
Average
Starting point in Moretonhampstead - Devon A wonderful circular walk from Clifford Bridge to Fingle Bridge on a gentle path along the River Teign before heading steeply onto Butterdon Down and descending back to Clifford Bridge. Beautiful woodland views.
Eldern Point from East Titchberry Farm
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2.2km
+71m
-66m
0h50
Easy
Starting point in Hartland - Devon This is a very short walk and quite flat in a loop which leads to Eldern Point (Liberator Bomber crash site) using the coastal path. Go back to the beautiful East Titchberry farm by tracks inland.
Hartland Point and Blegberry Cliff
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6.4km
+223m
-223m
2h30
Average
Starting point in Hartland - Devon This circular walk explores the gorgeous coast next to Hartland Point (the most Northwesterly point in Devon) and follows the South West coast path along impressive Smoothlands and cliffs. Then, you take quiet paths inland close to Blegberry and Blagdon Farm.
Mel Tor to Bench Tor and back
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6.16km
+263m
-263m
2h30
Average
Starting point in Widecombe in the Moor - Devon Includes a fording of the Dart river as long as it's not in spate!
Holcombe Rogus and Great Western Canal
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4.77km
+28m
-28m
1h25
Easy
Starting point in Holcombe Rogus - Devon Holcombe Rogus is situated on the Devon/Somerset border with the town of Wellington to the east and Tiverton to the west. This walk takes in rural farm land, which includes the Grand Western Canal nearby and the Blackdown Hills to the south.
Walk around Denham Bridge and Wood
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4.92km
+130m
-131m
1h45
Easy
Starting point in Bere Ferrers - Devon This small and easy walk mainly in Denhman wood lets you discover old Denham bridge (17th-century) and the banks of the River Tavy.
Buckland Abbey
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5.46km
+109m
-111m
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Buckland Monachorum - Devon This easy walk partly in woodlands starts from the famous Buckland Abbey discovering nature along River Tavy and nice viewpoint over the valley during the return.
Lydford gorge
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5.55km
+85m
-95m
1h50
Average
Starting point in Brentor - Devon This is a small (but often wet and slippery, be careful with children!) spectacular hike along the River Lyd in a loop. You will discover the deepest river gorge in the south-west using several impressive footbridges over the gorge and you will see a beautiful waterfall too.
Bellever Tor viewpoint and cairn circles
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4.83km
+94m
-84m
1h40
Easy
Starting point in Dartmoor Forest - Devon It's an easy family walk leading to panoramic views from Bellever Tor. During the way back you could also discover Stone Row and Cairn circles.
Sittaford Tor and Hartford Tor
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10.87km
+201m
-211m
3h40
Average
Starting point in Dartmoor Forest - Devon This is an unmarked hike (but mainly obvious paths during clear days) located on the easter side of Dartmoor National Park. During this trip, you will enjoy peaceful moors, great views from tops and stone circles historic site.
Little and Great Miss Tor
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4.93km
+153m
-153m
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Dartmoor Forest - Devon It's an easy family walk leading to a stunning 360° viewpoint from Great Miss Tor and a lovely place to enjoy colours of sunset as well.
King's tor
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12.49km
+312m
-312m
4h30
Average
Starting point in Whitchurch (Devon) - Devon A circular walk using a part of Dartmoor waymarked path across stunning moors, along streams and passing King's Tor for a nice overlook.
Confluence of the rivers Tavy and Walkham from Yelverton
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12.22km
+172m
-169m
4h00
Average
Starting point in Buckland Monachorum - Devon A circular walk in woodlands along River Walkham until the confluence and then, in meadows with beautiful views over Dartmoor Tors far away.
Avon Dam and Two Moors Way
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16.32km
+267m
-266m
5h25
Average
Starting point in South Brent - Devon A circular walk on Dartmoor, taking in the Avon Dam and its reservoir and part of the Two Moors Way.
Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods
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10.05km
+231m
-226m
3h30
Easy
Starting point in Honiton - Devon Honiton town centre walk to Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods.
Stage 8 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Knowstone to YHA Exford
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24.31km
+541m
-490m
8h30
Average
Starting point in Knowstone - Devon Stage 8 takes us into Exmoor National Park and back to some high ground but mostly it's a riverside walk along the River Barle that is a tributary to the River Exe that flows all the way to the south Devon coast at Exmouth. The route goes over Tar Steps near Hawkridge and has the option of finishing at Withypool or continuing to Exford to stay at the YHA.
23.46km
+269m
-225m
7h30
Average
Starting point in Morchard Bishop - Devon There are basically two parts to the seventh stage; Morchard Bishop to Witherage and then Witherage to Knowstone, both 8 milers and through interesting Mid Devon agricultural landscape. We follow the River Datch for a while to reach Washford Pyne, then follow the Little Dart River. We meet the Ridge and Valley Walk at Witherage and, cross over the A 371.
23.96km
+436m
-486m
8h05
Average
Starting point in Drewsteignton - Devon Stage 6 is a tricky navigational test as we leave the Dartmoor National Park and head into Mid Devon. The route crosses the A 30, the main Exeter to Barnstaple rail line and the busy A 377. There's plenty to keep you occupied and some pretty hamlets to go through (avoiding some interesting villages, so you might be tempted to go off-route at some point).
23.63km
+380m
-490m
7h50
Average
Starting point in Dartmoor Forest - Devon This stage is the last part of the Two Moors Way in Dartmoor National Park. First, it retraces steps back to Bennet's Cross to join the trail and then avoids the high ground to the west by heading for the Teign Valley. There are a mix of landscapes and a real high point at Hunter's Tor near Castle Drogo.
24.72km
+617m
-482m
8h50
Average
Starting point in Holne - Devon This stage has a sting in the tail as an option for all those YHA lovers. The Two Moors Way goes about 5 miles east of YHA Dartmoor at Bellever but that shouldn't stop you from staying there. The extra few miles at the end of this stage and the journey back to the Two Moors Way at the beginning of the next stage are in no way laborious, rather a bonus.
Stage 3 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Ivybridge to Holne
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21.43km
+542m
-425m
7h40
Average
Starting point in Ivybridge - Devon Stage 3 takes us right into the Dartmoor National Park and is where the original Two Moors Way starts. Once out of Ivybridge, past the old Stowford Paper Mill and out onto the moors, you really feel that you're on a long-distance trail. Look out for the MW signs as you work your way across the tops, through Scorriton to reach Holne.
Stage 2 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Wembury to Ivybridge
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23.34km
+470m
-414m
8h00
Average
Starting point in Wembury - Devon Go for a swim, paddle your feet, pick up a stone or just take a photo. Whatever you do at the beginning of the walk, from here on, the route drives inland towards the higher ground of The Dartmoor National Park. It weaves its way through Brixton, Yealmpton and Ermington before reaching Ivybridge, using the Erme-Plym Trail.
213.29km
+4085m
-4109m
9 days
Average
Starting point in Plymouth - Devon The Two Moors Way was officially opened on 29 May 1976. In 2005 the Two Moors Way was linked with the Erme–Plym Trail from Ivybridge to Wembury on the south Devon coast to create a cross-county coast-to-coast route of over 115 miles.
Stage 1 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Plymouth Station to Wembury
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17.9km
+216m
-237m
5h45
Easy
Starting point in Plymouth - Devon This stage is really an add-on to the official route. There is an option to use the Erme-Plym Trail that is, in itself, an add-on to the original Two Moors Way. This will take you straight to Ivybridge through Brixton and Yealmpton. However, this route takes you along the coast to Wembury. The ferry option reduces the road walking considerably.
8.09km
+225m
-228m
2h55
Average
Starting point in Cornwood - Devon Varied walk including ancient forest, a Quarry lake and open moorland. Fabulous views across to Plymouth Sound.
Throwleigh Church loop
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6.5km
+74m
-78m
2h05
Average
Starting point in Throwleigh - Devon A beautiful walk past granite Devon longhouses and open moorland on the edge of Dartmoor. It's recommended to do this walk clockwise as the last footpath is difficult to find going in the other direction.
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