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 27 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 Wind Tor and Hutholes

Wind Tor and Hutholes

A visit to Wind Tor and a short walk along Dartmoor Lanes before arriving at Hutholes - a partially restored Medieval settlement.

A gentle 3 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  Jan 28, 2015.   Added on  Dec 26, 2024
Featured image of post Fernworthy Assycombe Double Stone row

Fernworthy Assycombe Double Stone row

A walk through the quiet Fernworthy Plantation visiting several hut circles to one of the lesser known but still impressive stone rows.

A medium 3 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  Jun 03, 2015.   Added on  Dec 25, 2024
Featured image of post Belstone to the Nine Maidens

Belstone to the Nine Maidens

A fairly gentle walk around the pretty village of Belstone and then out on the moor to visit an ancient stone circle.

A gentle 3 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  Jul 21, 2010.   Added on  Dec 20, 2024