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 39 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 Hexworthy to Swincombe

Hexworthy to Swincombe

A walk through the Swincombe Valley, taking in two ruined farmhouses, crossing the Fairy Bridge, an ancient packhorse trail and old tin workings.

A gentle 3 mile walk by Liz Miall and Simon Avery on Jul 22, 2009
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Jan 01, 2025
Featured image of post Haytor Down

Haytor Down

A quiet walk of nice views and ancient woodland away from the busy honeypot of Haytor.

A gentle 3 mile walk by Simon Avery on Dec 28, 2024

Added and edited by Simon Avery on Dec 29, 2024
Featured image of post Prewley Moor and the Iceworks

Prewley Moor and the Iceworks

A stroll up to Sourton Tors taking in the ill-fated Iceworks

A medium 3 mile walk by Tom Soby on Mar 25, 2009
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Dec 27, 2024
Featured image of post Wind Tor and Hutholes

Wind Tor and Hutholes

A visit to Wind Tor and a short walk along Dartmoor Lanes before arriving at Hutholes - a partially restored Medieval settlement.

A gentle 3 mile walk by Liz Miall on Jan 28, 2015
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Dec 26, 2024
Featured image of post Fernworthy Assycombe Double Stone row

Fernworthy Assycombe Double Stone row

A walk through the quiet Fernworthy Plantation visiting several hut circles to one of the lesser known but still impressive stone rows.

A medium 3 mile walk by Liz Miall on Jun 03, 2015
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Dec 25, 2024