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Bennett's Cross walks
Dartmoor Perambulation
Visorando Member
50.86 mi
+5,919 ft
-5,938 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Dartmoor Forest (Devon)
In the year 1240, King Henry III summoned twelve Devonshire knights to mount their steeds and ride around Dartmoor's Forest Bounds, as then stated. The historical journey was undertaken on the 24th July 1240, the reason was to check for possible encroachment of the commoners upon the Royal hunting ground.(Dartmoor was not covered in trees; 'Forest' refers to a Royal Hunting ground)The Dartmoor Perambulation, of beating the bounds, is an ancient right for landowners.
This route is completed, following the Visorando App, but may need local variations due to weather conditions and access. Read the Notes of every stage for more guidance.
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
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.
Walks near Bennett's Cross
Stage 5 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : YHA Dartmoor Bellever to Drewsteignton
Association / Club / Walk leader14.68 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.
Stage 6 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Drewsteignton to Morchard Bishop
14.89 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).
Princetown to Dartmeet - Dartmoor Perambulation
14.85 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,749 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Dartmoor Forest (Devon)
This is the first stage of the Dartmoor Perambulation.
This route follows the southern section of the original route; key checkpoints are used.
This section is perhaps the most forgiving, with the other two sections offering different terrain and challenges
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
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.
Belstone near Okehampton to Princetown - Dartmoor Perambulation
15.95 mi
+2,372 ft
-2,024 ft
9h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Belstone (Devon)
This is the third and last stage of the Dartmoor Perambulation.
This route follows the western section of the original route; key checkpoints are used.
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