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Swaling (controlled burning) on Merrivale Common until 14 March. Avoid the area and keep dogs on leads nearby.

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Swaling (controlled burning) on Merrivale Common until 14 March. Avoid the area and keep dogs on leads nearby.

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From gentle riverside strolls to a day on the high moor, there’s a walk for everyone.

Explore Dartmoor on foot with our routes and guided walks. Each one lists its distance, time and terrain, so you can pick the right walk for you and plan ahead before you set out.

Go on a guided walk

  • Landscape

    Haytor

    Circular route6km1.5hrs

    Climb one of Dartmoor’s best-known tors for views out to the coast, then return past the old granite quarries.

    Learn more Haytor
  • Landscape

    Hound Tor

    Circular route5km1.5hrs

    Explore the tumbled granite of Hound Tor and the remains of the medieval village sheltering beneath it.

    Learn more Hound Tor
  • Heritage

    Postbridge

    Circular route6km1.5hrs

    Cross the East Dart by the famous clapper bridge and follow the river upstream into open moorland.

    Learn more Postbridge
  • Nature

    Princetown

    Circular route6km1.5hrs

    Head out from Dartmoor’s highest town along old tracks, with wide views over the heart of the moor.

    Learn more Princetown
  • Nature

    Yarner Wood

    Circular route3km1hr

    Miles without stiles:
    For many
    Disabled Ramblers Category Level:
    2/3
    Learn more Yarner Wood
  • Landscape

    Burrator Reservoir

    Circular route5km1.5hrs

    Miles without stiles:
    For all
    Disabled Ramblers Category Level:
    1
    Learn more Burrator Reservoir
  • Landscape

    Meldon Reservoir

    Linear route3km1hr

    Miles without stiles:
    For some
    Disabled Ramblers Category Level:
    2/3
    Learn more Meldon Reservoir
  • Nature

    Bellever Forest

    Circular route4km1hr

    Miles without stiles:
    For many
    Disabled Ramblers Category Level:
    2
    Learn more Bellever Forest
  • Heritage

    Dartmeet

    Linear route2km1hr

    Miles without stiles:
    For some
    Disabled Ramblers Category Level:
    3
    Learn more Dartmeet
  • Heritage

    Norsworthy Bridge

    Linear route3km1hr

    Miles without stiles:
    For many
    Disabled Ramblers Category Level:
    2/3
    Learn more Norsworthy Bridge
  • Landscape

    Venford Reservoir

    Circular route2km1hr

    Miles without stiles:
    For all
    Disabled Ramblers Category Level:
    1
    Learn more Venford Reservoir

Plan your walk

Weather on the moor can change quickly, so check the forecast before you go.

Take a map and compass, wear sturdy footwear and let someone know your route. Parts of the north moor are used for military training, so check the firing times too.

Plan your visit

Walking with dogs

Keep your dog on a short lead around livestock and during the ground-nesting bird season.

Dogs on Dartmoor

Walk with a ranger

Our rangers and volunteers lead walks across the moor all year round.

Learn about the landscape, wildlife and history of Dartmoor from the people who look after it.

Find a guided walk

Leave no trace

Take your litter home, close gates behind you and stay on paths to protect the moor for everyone.

Read the Dartmoor Code