5 of the best walks on Dartmoor
Walks on Dartmoor have inspired artists of all stripes. Take Arthur Conan Doyle, the mind behind Sherlock Holmes. ‘The longer one stays here’, he wrote in The Hound of the…
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The best Dartmoor walks
Dartmoor seems tailor-made for walking boots. It is, to quote the illustrator Alan Lee, a land of ‘boulders, foaming rivers and twisted trees’. Sometimes barren, always beautiful – and blessed with some of the most spectacular views you’ll find anywhere on Earth. Reaching these lookout spots on foot only makes the payoff more rewarding. That’s why we’ve picked out some of our favourite Dartmoor walks – the best of a very scenic bunch.
Discover Haytor, Dartmoor
Haytor (also known as Haytor Rocks) is located in our wildly beautiful Dartmoor. One of the National Park’s most iconic sites, it centres around a large, free-standing rocky outcrop of…
Discover Yes Tor (and High Willhays)
If you’ve ever wanted to escape into wild, open spaces, Yes Tor and High Willhays in Dartmoor are brilliant. Standing on top, the moor stretches in every direction, heather and…
Fingle Bridge & Wooston Castle – National Trust
Fingle Bridge is a tranquil spot over the River Teign with unspoilt woods, Woodland Trust have partnered with the National Trust to secure the future of Fingle woods and all…
Hound Tor Walks and Wonders: A Day Out from the White Hart
Hound Tor is the most famous tor in Dartmoor, Devon, and is widely known as one of the most impressive granite outcrops in the UK. Its striking appearance takes its…
Lydford Gorge, National Trust
A magnificent river gorge the deepest in the South West, with 30m high waterfall! There are a range of walks available to suit different abilities and time scales, however sturdy…
Our picks for the top 5 Dartmoor tors
Dartmoor has one of the most spectacular landscapes in the country – and more than 160 tors from which you can see it at its finest. These hilltop granite outcrops…
Parke, Bovey Tracey – National Trust
Only a short walk of 1 mile from the town of Bovey Tracey along a public footpath. Parke estate is also on the Dartmoor Way long distance walking trail and…
Teign & Turrets Walk
River Teign, Chagford to Fingle Bridge and Castle Drogo. The Teign is Dartmoor’s most iconic river. It meanders some 50km to the South Devon coast at Teignmouth. This is a…
The Wray Valley Trail
Fortuitious for all White Hart guests and visitors is the fact that one of the easiest access points for the Wray Valley Trails is only a few hundred feet from…
Walking Challenge Events – Big Walks
Organised by the Cornwall & Devon Long Distance Walking Association, this group organise regular group social walks and more challenging walks in and around Devon and Cornwall. Each year the…
Walks – Accessible Dartmoor
Everyone deserves the right to some glorious Dartmoor fresh air, Miles without Stiles aims to create accessible routes for all. This is a 1-2km pathway for a disabled rambler, commencing…
Whooping Rock Walk
Start off at North Bovey and enjoy the interesting mix of open moorland and Devon country roads as you stroll or stomp towards Whooping Rock. This iconic boulder perches upon…
Why Bellever Tor is One of Dartmoor’s Most Beautiful Walks
If you’re seeking a beautiful walk in Dartmoor, Bellever Tor is the ultimate location. Offering walkers a mix of open moorland, forest trails, and sweeping views, it’s a walk that…
Why Rippon Tor is a Must-Visit Spot on Dartmoor
With their awe-inspiring views and fascinating rock formations, Haytor and Hound Tor have earned their place among the most popular of Dartmoor’s tors. Meanwhile, Rippon Tor waits patiently beside its…