Welcome to Dartmoor Walking

There’s nowhere quite like Dartmoor!

Whether you’re local or making a special visit, there are so many benefits to exploring the landscape and the stories it holds.

To help you on your way, this site contains 32 self-guided walks of varying length and terrain, all with Parking, Directions, Photographs, Maps, Tracks and explanations of what you'll find.

Each one of these walks is based on personal experience, so you’ll benefit from unique local knowledge and see the moor through the eyes of those most passionate about sharing its wonder.

To get started, please select an an area of Dartmoor, view the map or choose a random walk

Featured image of post The Henroost and Skir Ford

The Henroost and Skir Ford

A walk over the open moorland of Down Ridge taking in some ancient crosses, clapper bridges and mining activity, with mention of American target practice.

A medium 4 mile walk by Keith Ryan and Simon Avery on  Aug 19, 2011.   Added on  May 11, 2025
Featured image of post Foxtor Mire and Childe's Tomb

Foxtor Mire and Childe's Tomb

A challenging and potentitally risky walk across a notorious mire, said to be the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes' Grimpen Mire. It includes lots of history and ruins dating from the Bronze Age up to more modern times.

A strenuous 6 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  Jun 24, 2010.   Added on  Feb 23, 2025
Featured image of post Quarrymans Path and Merrivale

Quarrymans Path and Merrivale

A short but hilly walk with good views over open moorland, visiting several distinctive tors and the quarry workings at Merrivale, including the old sett-makers work areas.

A medium 2 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  Jun 11, 2014.   Added on  Feb 09, 2025
Featured image of post Lydford High Down to Doe Tor Farm Ruins

Lydford High Down to Doe Tor Farm Ruins

A medium 3 mile walk including open moorland, good views, a couple of river crossings with bridges, old mines and ruined farm buildings.

A medium 3 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  Nov 25, 2018.   Added on  Feb 01, 2025