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 Widecombe

Widecombe

A medium walk of four miles taking in many of the features of Widecombe village, up the quiet Wooder Lane, then back below Honeybag and Chinkwell Tors and through the medieval settlement, Bonehill

A medium 4 mile walk by Keith Ryan on Nov 25, 2019

Added and edited by Simon Avery on Dec 16, 2024
Featured image of post Foggintor Quarry

Foggintor Quarry

A mostly level and even linear walk to one of the biggest quarries on Dartmoor, rich in old buildings and history.

A gentle 3 mile walk by Keith Ryan on Feb 25, 2019

Added and edited by Simon Avery on Dec 14, 2024
Featured image of post Dr Blackall's Drive

Dr Blackall's Drive

A medium 3 mile walk along the top of a valley with some nice views over the Dart Valley.

A medium 3 mile walk by Liz Miall on Sep 25, 2021
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Dec 12, 2024
Featured image of post Yennadon Down

Yennadon Down

A mostly level circular walk around Yennadon Down with some nice views over Burrator Reservoir and some interesting history along the way.

A gentle 3 mile walk by Simon Avery & Keith Ryan & Liz Miall on Jan 25, 2020
Recorded and photographed by Keith Ryan
Added and edited by Simon Avery on Dec 11, 2024
Featured image of post Vitifer and Golden Dagger Mines

Vitifer and Golden Dagger Mines

A medium 4-mile linear walk taking taking in the Golden Dagger mine area and its many ruins.

A medium 4 mile walk by Keith Ryan on Jul 25, 2021

Added and edited by Simon Avery on Dec 09, 2024