Divine Dartmoor Walks

West Dartmoor: Hart Tor and Cramber Tor

This walk over Walkhampton Common takes in three tors, a waterfall and a hidden pool DISTANCE: 5.1 miles or 4 if you miss out the waterfall (moderate) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Princetown CAR PARKING: The south west entrance to Princetown or the main car park From Princetown I’ve walked the old railway track many times, or along the popular path to South... Read more →

MID DARTMOOR: Laughter Tor and Huccaby Tor

A pleasant walk taking in panoramic views and some ancient traditions Distance: 4.5 miles (mainly easy going, but marshy bits between the main track and Huccaby Tor) Nearest refreshments: Princetown, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, or Holne Car parking: On the right, a little before Dunnabridge Pound Farm SX 642767 From the car park go right on small path to Dunnabridge Pound Farm and... Read more →

WEST DARTMOOR: Princetown old railway track

The easy walk takes in an old railway track two former quarries, plus some lovely views DISTANCE: 5 miles (easy with some steep downhill bits) PARKING: Princetown. Also toilets and refreshments there. The moors are not a great place to venture during poor weather because the terrain is very boggy in certain areas and even when the rain clears the... Read more →

MID DARTMOOR: Birch Tor

This easy stroll along a fairly even path takes you to Birch Tor for some spectacular views and a nice spot for a picnic! DISTANCE: Just over one mile easy walking NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Warren House Inn or Postbridge CAR PARKING: Off the B3212 at SX 682819 It was one of those rare blue sky Autumn days and I was itching... Read more →

MID DARTMOOR: Beardown Tor and Devil's Tor

This walk takes in some stunning views and captures the wild emptiness of the moor taking in Beardown Tors, Rough Tor, Devil’s Tor and Beardown Man. DISTANCE: 6 miles NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Princetown or Tavistock CAR PARKING: Parking for a few cars at Holming Beam (SX 591765) off the B3357 near Two Bridges It is within the Dartmoor Firing Range so... Read more →

MID DARTMOOR: Bellever Tor

This walk is easy underfoot and takes in lovely views from Bellever Tor and also ancient remains including a cist and stone row. DISTANCE: 3 miles (a good path up, could be a little soggier on the way back) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Postbridge or Princetown CAR PARKING: In Bellever car park (SX 646787) Turn right on the main road just before... Read more →

Mid Dartmoor: Postbridge waterfall walk

This medium difficulty walk takes in an old potato starch factory and a beautiful waterfall... DISTANCE: 6 miles (medium difficulty) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Postbridge or Princetown FACILITIES: Small information centre and toilets CAR PARKING: Dartmoor National Park Authority car park. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Transmoor link (service 82) in the summer on Sundays between Plymouth and Exeter I’d decided to put myself... Read more →

MID DARTMOOR: Wistman’s Wood and Longaford Tor

In search of the Devil’s Wisht hounds in an ancient stunted oak forest, this walk also takes in 360-degree views from Longaford Tors. DISTANCE: 2.6 miles easy or 4.6 miles medium difficulty NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Princetown, Two Bridges Hotel FACILITIES: Public toilets at Princetown CAR PARKING: Opposite Two Bridges Hotel is a small disused quarry which is a car parking area.... Read more →

SOUTH-WEST DARTMOOR: Yellowmead circles and Cuckoo Rock

Find out where the piskies like to play, as well as a stunning stone circle. Most of this four-and-a-half-mile walk is on open moorland and sometimes the ‘track’ disappears and then re-appears again, but the landmarks are very prominent. DISTANCE: 4.5 miles (medium difficulty) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: The Royal Oak at Meavy (excellent food), or to a cafe or pub at... Read more →

MID DARTMOOR: Northmore's Cross and Nun's Cross

From the smallest cross on the Dartmoor to one of the largest, this six mile medium difficulty walk is mainly on man-made paths and also takes in tors and disused tin mines. DISTANCE: 6 miles (easy/medium difficulty walk, mainly on man-made paths) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Princetown FACILITIES: As above. CAR PARKING: Small car parking area. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus services to Princetown... Read more →

MID/NORTH DARTMOOR: Fernworthy circular

This 7 mile circular Dartmoor walk takes in a host of history Read more →