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 Smeardon Down

Smeardon Down

Twist ruined farm. Slotted gatepost. Devon United Mine. River Tavy. St Peter's Church

A medium 4 mile walk by Keith Ryan on  Jan 12, 2011.   Added on  Nov 11, 2024