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 41 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 Ditsworthy Warren

Ditsworthy Warren

A medium walk a little over four miles, taking in some impressive Bronze Age remains, stone rows, cists and the much photographed Ditsworthy Warren House.

A medium 4 mile walk by Liz Miall and Keith Ryan on Jul 23, 2015
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Nov 05, 2025
Featured image of post Burrator Arboretum and Sheeps Tor circular

Burrator Arboretum and Sheeps Tor circular

A walk through the mystical and beautiful Arboretum at Burrator, extended out onto Yellowmead Down and around Sheeps Tor

A medium 3 mile walk by Liz Miall on Dec 19, 2019
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Sep 14, 2025
Featured image of post Hurston Stone Row

Hurston Stone Row

A walk through some ancient history to visit one of Dartmoor's best stone rows.

A medium 3 mile walk by Liz Miall on Apr 25, 2019
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Jul 22, 2025
Featured image of post Dunnabridge Pound

Dunnabridge Pound

A fairly short walk in a pleasant circle taking in some open moorland, wide views and ancient history.

A medium 3 mile walk by Liz Miall on Sep 16, 2009
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Jul 12, 2025
Featured image of post The Henroost and Skir Ford

The Henroost and Skir Ford

A walk over the open moorland of Down Ridge taking in some ancient crosses, clapper bridges and mining activity, with mention of American target practice.

A medium 4 mile walk by Liz Miall and Simon Avery on Aug 19, 2011
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on May 11, 2025