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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.
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.
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.
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.
Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods
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10.05km
+231m
-226m
3h30
Easy
Starting point in 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
8.09km
+225m
-228m
2h55
Average
Starting point in 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 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.
Aveton Gifford to Bigbury at low tide
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16.66km
+443m
-436m
6h00
Average
Starting point in Devon A circular walk through stunning scenery from Aveton Gifford to Bigbury following the tidal road, paths, tracks and the beach. There are excellent views of the Avon estuary and of the famous Burgh Island.
Wembury to Warren Point Circular
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5.52km
+161m
-161m
2h00
Easy
Starting point in Devon A circular walk on well-marked paths through the countryside and along the coast path from Wembury to Warren Point, with views of the coast and Yealm estuary.
Wembury to Bovisand Coast Path Circular
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12.36km
+219m
-218m
4h10
Average
Starting point in Devon A circular walk taking in one of the easier stretches of the South West Coast path between Wembury and Bovisand, with a circular return along lanes and paths via Staddiscombe. Most of the gradients are gentle, with a few steep sections. Can be combined with a walk to Warren Point for a longer route.
Green Lanes around Cornworthy
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10.46km
+251m
-248m
3h40
Average
Starting point in 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.
Kingswear to Coleton Fishacre coast path circular
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10.46km
+315m
-308m
3h55
Difficult
Starting point in Devon This is a (mostly) circular walk that takes in a short section of the South West Coast Path and passes sub-tropical plants, dramatic cliffs and WW2 relics on a route that skirts the beautiful Coleton Fishacre house and gardens. The path is clearly marked and well-trodden. There are several steep sections and plenty of steps, but there are lovely views as compensation.
Dartmoor Warren House Inn to Chagford Circular
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23.79km
+551m
-551m
8h20
Difficult
Starting point in Devon A circular walk in the east of Dartmoor following roads and paths, including sections of the Two Moors Way. The walk includes a mix of open moorland, footpaths and quiet roads where the farming hinterlands meet the moor. Except for the section north of the road near the Warren House Inn, all the paths are well-trodden and waymarked. There are some steep sections. Apart from the high moors, this walk is fairly sheltered from the prevailing SW winds.
19.74km
+605m
-606m
7h20
Average
Starting point in Devon This is a circular walk that combines moorland, streams and woodland on Dartmoor, passing the dramatic Hound Tor and iconic Bowerman's Nose and including opportunities for refreshments at the half waypoint. It is a good length with some steep hills for some hearty exercise and is mainly off-road, taking advantage of well-marked footpaths and tracks. You could start the walk at Lustleigh or Manaton if you prefer, and there are various short-cuts available if you wish to shorten the walk.
Bleak House & Great Nodden from Lydford
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11.59km
+267m
-269m
4h05
Average
Starting point in Lydford - Devon The wild open speces of Dartmoor can be appreciated on this walk. The route takes you past a number of rocky tors, visits an area used for peat cutting and follows a section of the Rattlestone Peat Railway. All in all a walk full of interest.
Burrator Reservoir from Yelverton (Dartmoor)
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13.68km
+179m
-179m
4h25
Average
Starting point in Buckland Monachorum - Devon The Devon village of Yelverton is the start and end point for this walk that includes a circuit of the Burrator Reservoir. The route includes some typical country lanes of the area and views to some of Dartmoor's Tors.
