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Clifford Bridge to Fingle Bridge and Butterdon Down
Visorando Member
7.70 mi
+1,237 ft
-1,214 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Fingle Bridge
5.37 mi
+797 ft
-807 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Drewsteignton (Devon)
Lovely walk to discover the Dartmoor National Park. This walk starts from Fingle Bridge National Trust and has great view on Castle Drogo.
Stage 6 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Drewsteignton to Morchard Bishop
Association / Club / Walk leader14.89 mi
+1,447 ft
-1,611 ft
8h 05
Moderate
Departure from 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).
Around the Hound (The Bluebell Walk)
3.65 mi
+702 ft
-682 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Manaton (Devon)
This is a short, circular walk on established paths around a popular and accessible part of Dartmoor. Great at any time of year, but look out for the outstanding display of bluebells in late April and early May; hence the alternative name of the walk. Finish with a well deserved pint at the Rugglestone Inn in Widecombe.
Throwleigh Church loop
4.04 mi
+253 ft
-262 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Dartmoor Warren House Inn to Chagford Circular
14.78 mi
+1,883 ft
-1,886 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from North Bovey (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.
Bennett's Cross to Grimspound and the Golden Dagger mine
3.53 mi
+597 ft
-623 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Chagford (Devon)
This route starts at Bennett's Cross, a moorland cross marking a boundary, then circles an area on Dartmoor, where over many centuries, Tin was mined. Leading onto the Two Moors Way and Grimspound, a well-preserved Bronze Age Settlement, it is thought that the occupants mined in the area. The route then leads through the heart of the mined area, with Headland Warren, another area on the moors where rabbits were farmed. To finish back at the cross, which is near the highest Inn in Southern England, where the fire in the hearth has reputedly stayed lit since the 1800s.
Cosdon Beacon from South Zeal
6.52 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,175 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Luton - Bishopsteignton
3.54 mi
+489 ft
-512 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bishopsteignton (Devon)
Devon heathland, farmland and woodland, with a pretty village midway.
Stage 7 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Morchard Bishop to Knowstone
14.58 mi
+1,014 ft
-866 ft
7h 35
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Haldon Moor
3.23 mi
+646 ft
-646 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bishopsteignton (Devon)
Superb views over the Teign Estuary from the hills above the village, and remnants of a historic Bishop’s Palace.
Sittaford Tor and Hartford Tor
6.75 mi
+640 ft
-666 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from 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.
East Dart River, waterfall, and the Beehive hut
4.91 mi
+495 ft
-492 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dartmoor Forest (Devon)
The moorland hamlet of Postbridge in itself is always worth a visit, with it's 12th century clapper bridge, believed to have been built by the tinners. Venturing up to see the East Dart waterfall makes the visit to the area worthwhile. The route follows the river upstream to the waterfall, and if conditions are suitable, crosses the river and returns, passing some Bronze Age Settlements.
During adverse weather, and if the river is in spate (flood), see Notes.
Stage 5 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : YHA Dartmoor Bellever to Drewsteignton
14.68 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,667 ft
7h 55
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Mel Tor to Bench Tor and back
3.83 mi
+889 ft
-915 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Widecombe in the Moor (Devon)
Includes a fording of the Dart river as long as it's not in spate!
Dartmeet to Belstone near Okehampton - Dartmoor Perambulation
20.05 mi
+2,415 ft
-2,165 ft
11h 20
Very difficult
Departure from Widecombe in the Moor (Devon)
This is the second stage of the Dartmoor Perambulation.
This route follows the eastern section of the original route; key checkpoints are used.
This section of the route offers various terrains, from country lanes to some reasonable hills to climb.
This route is completed, following the Visorando App, but may need local variations due to weather conditions and access. Read the Notes for more guidance
Stokeinteignhead & Maidencombe
7.67 mi
+1,736 ft
-1,749 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Shaldon (Devon)
A lovely village and a Brunel memorial, plus dramatic clifftop walking and superb views.
Shaldon
4.96 mi
+659 ft
-666 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Shaldon (Devon)
A stretch of coastline, a pretty village at the mouth of the Teign and some pleasant inland farmland.
Dunnabridge Pound, and the River West Dart Stepping Stones
1.31 mi
+157 ft
-164 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Dartmoor Forest (Devon)
The River Dart, both the East and West Dart, rise high on Dartmoor, flowing down off the moors, to meet at Dartmeet. Each river has many must-see places; this short walk leads to one of the West Dart's attractions. The walk leading down to the river of the West Dart, stepping stones, a quiet spot to watch wildlife, or have a picnic.
Stage 4 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Holne to YHA Dartmoor Bellever
15.36 mi
+2,093 ft
-1,637 ft
8h 55
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Huntingdon Warren & Lud Gate from Scorriton
7.12 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,414 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from 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.
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