Walking on Dartmoor

Dartmoor National Park is one of England’s most distinctive walking landscapes, known for its dramatic granite tors, open moorland and ancient archaeological sites scattered across the wild Devon countryside. From sweeping high moors and deep wooded valleys to prehistoric stone circles and remote rivers, Dartmoor offers walkers a landscape rich in history, wildlife and far-reaching views. This comprehensive Cicerone guidebook to walking on Dartmoor provides 39 varied day walks across the national park, plus a challenging two-day version of the famous Ten Tors Challenge. Written by experienced guidebook author Steve Davison, it combines clear route descriptions with practical planning advice, making it an ideal companion for discovering the best of Dartmoor on foot. 39 day walks across Dartmoor National Park, ranging from 7–19km (4 to 12 miles), exploring landscapes from the granite tors of the high moor to the wooded valleys, reservoirs and historic villages of the Devon moorland A 2-day, 58km (36-mile) route inspired by the famous Ten Tors Challenge for those seeking a longer moorland challenge Step-by-step route instructions with 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey maps and downloadable GPX files, perfect for navigating granite tors, open heaths, and secluded valleys Detailed insights into local geology, wildlife, and archaeology, including tors, stone rows, stone circles, and Bronze Age settlements Practical information on parking, public transport, and refreshment stops, covering key access points such as Tavistock, Ivybridge, and Okehampton From the granite tors of Yes Tor and High Willhays to ancient stone circles and quiet wooded valleys, the landscapes of Dartmoor and the Devon uplands offer some of the most atmospheric walking in southern England. With this guidebook in your pack, you can confidently plan your walks, uncover hidden corners of the moor, and experience the timeless beauty of Devon on foot.