Divine Dartmoor Walks

South West Dartmoor: Hawk's Tor and Collard Tor

Take in ancient settlements, unusual tors against the backdrop of the China Clay works DISTANCE: 3 miles (easy) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Wotter or Shaugh Prior CAR PARKING: Beatland Corner SX 546 626 From the parking area cross the road and head across the moorland path to far the corner of the wall, until you reach another road. Turn left and walk... Read more →

South West Dartmoor: Dewerstone and Cadover Bridge

This picturesque walk gives you stunning views from the top of the Dewerstone, takes in an ancient cross, plus a tranquil section along the river. DISTANCE: 3.5 miles (moderate, with some steep sections) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Shaugh Prior, Clearbrook or Yelverton CAR PARKING: Shaugh Bridge car park (SX 531 630) Parking at Shaugh Bridge you are already immersed into history as... Read more →

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 →

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 →

West Dartmoor: Lydford Gorge

A moderate walk in a spectacular gorge, owned by the National Trust, taking in a 30m waterfall Distance: 3 miles (reasonably level, but slippery rocks in the gorge; a steep ascent/descent at each end.) Nearest refreshments: National Trust cafes at each end, or Lydford Parking: White Lady waterfall entrance SX 503833 You can park at either end of the the... 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 →

WEST DARTMOOR: Tavy Cleave and Hare Tor

Walk deep through the heart of a magical cleave and then take in far reaching views from Hare Tor and Ger Tor. DISTANCE: 4.5 miles moderate/difficult walking (9 miles difficult) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Tavistock CAR PARKING: At Lanehead (SX 537824) Some of this walk is within the Dartmoor Firing Range so check times before heading out. Just when I think I’ve... Read more →

WEST DARTMOOR: Cox Tor and Stephen’s Grave

A handful of tors, an ancient grave and a standing stone are highlights of this walk which has stunning views over the moors and west Devon DISTANCE: 7 miles moderate walking (or 2.3 miles easy, about 10 miles difficult) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Tavistock or Princetown CAR PARKING: Large car park on Pork Hill at SX 531751. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus Services 98... Read more →

SOUTH-WEST DARTMOOR: Ingra Tor and Leeden Tor

An easy walk taking in an old railway track and some beautiful Dartmoor views DISTANCE: nearly 3 miles (easy) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Princetown or Yelverton CAR PARKING: A car park at the base of Leeden Tor (SX 563708) If you’ve had a large lunch and want a stroll then this is a good choice and there’s only hill! Park in the... Read more →

South-West Dartmoor: Drizzlecombe and Shavercombe Brook waterfall

An ancient pre-historic complex including the largest standing stone on the moor, a beautiful waterfall, a peaceful river and Deadman’s Bottom. Now all you need is the sun for a gorgeous day out. DISTANCE: 5.5 miles (medium difficulty with a few adventurous river and stream crossings. This one is probably best for drier weather due to this as the water... Read more →

SOUTH WEST DARTMOOR: Lowery Cross and Burrator Halt

Get a new angle on Burrator Reservoir along an old railway track and enjoy the spectacular views on this fairly level and easygoing walk... DISTANCE: 2.5 miles (easy walk, fairly level all the way) NEAREST REFRESHMENTS: Burrator Inn or Meavy FACILITIES: As above. CAR PARKING: Small car park at Lowery Cross. Burrator reservoir is a beautiful landmark on the moor... Read more →

SOUTH-WEST DARTMOOR: Crazywell Pool and Devonport Leat

You are rewarded with a beautiful view over Burrator Reservoir after a long and rocky hill up from Norsworthy Bridge - Dartmoor National Park at its best! Then you leave the main path and walk across moorland for the restored cross, again with great views, and Crazywell Pool. Then following Devonport Leat (with one steep downhill bit to the aqueduct)... Read more →

WEST DARTMOOR: Pork Hill Circular

An easy three mile dartmoor walk with a circular route from Pork Hill car park to Pew Tor and Windy Post Cross Read more →