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

Featured image of post Haytor Rocks and Quarries

Haytor Rocks and Quarries

A medium 3-mile walk through the iconic Haytor and surrounding quarries, pointing out points of interest along the way.

A medium 4 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  Jun 25, 2021.   Added on  Dec 09, 2024
Featured image of post Princetown, Conchie Road, Crock of Gold

Princetown, Conchie Road, Crock of Gold

A linear walk taking in historical points of interest from the Bronze Age through to World War 1 starting from Princetown.

A medium 4 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  Jul 25, 2019.   Added on  Dec 04, 2024
Featured image of post The Powder Mills

The Powder Mills

A walk of about 3 miles across open moorland to the historic Powder Mills site, near to Postbridge in central Dartmoor.

A gentle 3 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  May 25, 2020.   Added on  Nov 26, 2024