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 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
Featured image of post Sheepstor Stone Circles

Sheepstor Stone Circles

A medium moorland walk amongst stone circles and cists.

A gentle 3 mile walk by Liz Miall on Sep 30, 2009
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Dec 22, 2024
Featured image of post Belstone to the Nine Maidens

Belstone to the Nine Maidens

A fairly gentle walk around the pretty village of Belstone and then out on the moor to visit an ancient stone circle.

A gentle 3 mile walk by Tom Soby on Jul 21, 2010
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Dec 20, 2024
Featured image of post Meldon and the West Okement Valley

Meldon and the West Okement Valley

A lovely walk from the Meldon Reservoir down into the historic valley below the railway viaduct

A medium 3 mile walk by Keith Ryan on May 18, 2019

Added and edited by Simon Avery on Dec 18, 2024