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 34 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 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
Featured image of post Ingra Tor

Ingra Tor

A three mile circular walk over Walkhampton Common moorland, up to Leeden Tor and along via a burial cist to Ingra Tor, its quarry and railway station - then back via the abandoned railway with views over the Tamar valley and Cornwall.

A medium 3 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  May 25, 2017.   Added on  Jan 17, 2025
Featured image of post Pullabrook Woods

Pullabrook Woods

A gentle, level walk of just over two miles on good paths through ancient woodland, including crossing a beautiful medieval packhorse bridge.

A gentle 2 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  Jun 25, 2019.   Added on  Jan 12, 2025
Featured image of post Cadover Bridge to the Dewerstone

Cadover Bridge to the Dewerstone

A 4 mile walk from the popular picnic spot of Cadover Bridge out to the impressive Dewerstone, taking in several thousand years of history.

A medium 4 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  Jun 25, 2018.   Added on  Jan 03, 2025