An interesting village, an ancient legend and some of the best views on the moor. This is a moderate walk but can be extended for a longer and harder route. DISTANCE: 4.2 miles (moderate walking due to the amount of clitter on the plateau) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Belstone village or Okehampton CAR PARKING: At the road side at SX616934 Some of... Read more →
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DISCLAIMER: When walking on Dartmoor please use your common sense and also ensure you take suitable equipment for the terrain, eg walking boots, waterproofs, water, map, compass, etc
Area: North Dartmoor
07/19/2020
05/16/2016
North West Dartmoor: Widgery Cross and Bleak House
Walking through the old mining landscape, there are distinctive landmarks and fine views DISTANCE: 7.5 miles (moderate walking, with one steep ascent at the beginning) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Dartmoor Inn or Lydford CAR PARKING: Turn immediate right up a small track after the Dartmoor Inn at Lydford, though a gate to park at SX526853 This walk borders the Dartmoor Firing Range... Read more →
04/27/2016
North Dartmoor: Okehampton Station and Meldon Viaduct
An easy walk taking in a cycle path, trains and glorious views Distance: 6.25 miles (easy walking apart from one long hill) Nearest refreshments: Okehampton Station or Meldon Viaduct (seasonal) Parking: Okehampton Station car park SX 593945 Home of the Dartmoor Railway, this location will suit those less able as well as the walkers. There is a seasonal train service... Read more →
12/27/2015
North-east Dartmoor: Scorhill stone circle and Kestor Rock
A moderate walk with one steep hill taking in woodland, ancient ruins and scenic views Distance: nearly 5 miles (over moorland and road, one steep hill) Nearest refreshments: Chagford Parking: Past Gidleigh, at the end of the small road at SX661877 When you’re not quite sure what type of walk you want to do, then this one seems to have... Read more →
06/20/2010
NORTH: Meldon Reservoir
There are a number of walks you can do from here including a three-miler around the reservoir. However I fancied something a little more challenging so did a seven-and-a-half-mile wide arc taking in Sourton Tors, Steng-a-Tor, Black Tor and Longstone Hill. Not for the faint-hearted this walk is tough going and also ventures in the territory of the beast of... Read more →