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 31 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
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 31 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
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.
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.
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.
