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Around the Hound (The Bluebell Walk)
Visorando Member
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.
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!
Stage 4 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Holne to YHA Dartmoor Bellever
Association / Club / Walk leader15.36 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.
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.
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.
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.
Clifford Bridge to Fingle Bridge and Butterdon Down
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.
Totnes town trail
AONB1.26 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Totnes (Devon)
Discover the Totnes of times gone by. A walk through Totnes’ narrow streets to discover a town crammed full of history. This walk can be extended by following the River Dart to nearby Dartington along the riverside path.
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
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).
Avon Dam and Two Moors Way
10.14 mi
+840 ft
-863 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from South Brent (Devon)
A circular walk on Dartmoor, taking in the Avon Dam and its reservoir and part of the Two Moors Way.
Shipley Bridge, out to Red Lake and around Avon Reservoir
8.62 mi
+827 ft
-837 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from South Brent (Devon)
This route follows the river upstream towards the Avon Dam, before skirting around the reservoir and then follows a section of the Abbot's Way, a long-distance walk across Dartmoor. Continuing around the back of the reservoir, around Huntington Warren, and the clapper bridge. Leaving the river and up to the Red Lake, disused China Clay Works, and the Tip. The route back then follows an old disused tram track, across Brent Moor, passing the Water Treatment Works, back to the start.
Walk without a full turn-by-turn description, to be followed using the Visorando app - see Notes
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.
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