Welcome to Dartmoor Walking

Come and explore Dartmoor!

Whether you know the moor well or you're visiting for the first time, Dartmoor Walking is here to help you explore this special place on foot. With its wild landscapes, rich history, and unique culture, Dartmoor offers something for everyone.

Here, you'll find 44 self-guided walks, ranging from shorter, easier outings to longer routes across more rugged ground. Each walk includes parking details, clear directions, maps, GPX tracks, photos, and notes on what to look out for along the way.

All routes are based on first-hand experience, with local knowledge to help you get a little more from your time on Dartmoor.

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 Liz Miall on Jun 11, 2014
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery 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 Tom Soby on Nov 25, 2018
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery 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 Liz Miall on May 25, 2017
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery 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 Liz Miall on Jun 25, 2019
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery 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 Liz Miall on Jun 25, 2018
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Jan 03, 2025