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 43 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 Norsworthy Bridge, Devonport Leat

Norsworthy Bridge, Devonport Leat

Devonport leat, clapper bridge, leat monitoring station, Cross Gate cist, tinners' fougou, Leathertor Farm, potato cave, River Meavy, Leather Tor Bridge, ancient ford, Riddipit Steps stepping stones, Riddipit Farm longhouse, Riddipit Tin Mill, 2nd potato cave, mortar stone, adit, Riddipit Gert, Keaglesborough Mine, lower and upper dressing floors, wheel pits, leat bank, tare & feathers stone

A medium 3 mile walk by Simon Avery & Keith Ryan on Dec 13, 2018

Added and edited by Simon Avery on Nov 13, 2024
Featured image of post Hound Tor, Bowerman's Nose, Kitty Jay's Grave

Hound Tor, Bowerman's Nose, Kitty Jay's Grave

Hound Tor, Swallerton Gate, Kitty Jay's Grave, Logan stone, Bowerman's Nose

A medium 4 mile walk by Simon Avery & Keith Ryan & Liz Miall on Mar 25, 2019
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Nov 12, 2024
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 Simon Avery & Keith Ryan & Liz Miall on Jan 12, 2011
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Nov 11, 2024