A vast upland of heather and granite, where history and wilderness meet under wide skies.
Dartmoor National Park, set in the heart of Devon, is one of South West England’s most iconic landscapes for walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Its windswept moors, granite tors, and wooded valleys have inspired legends and literature, from Sherlock Holmes’ Hound of the Baskervilles to local folklore. This is a land of open horizons, prehistoric stone circles, and rivers tumbling through deep gorges.
With more than 450 miles of footpaths, Dartmoor invites exploration at every level. The Two Moors Way runs across its breadth, while shorter routes reveal ancient settlements, castle ruins, and dramatic tors. Villages like Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Chagford provide gateways to walks that balance remoteness with welcome.
Two Moors Way (Dartmoor Section)
Crossing Dartmoor from Ivybridge to Chagford, this stretch of the 102-mile trail offers classic moorland walking, granite outcrops, and river valleys.
Dartmoor Way
A 108-mile circular route around the edge of Dartmoor, passing villages, wooded gorges, and moorland ridges.
Lydford Gorge Trails
Shorter walks through National Trust woodland, with waterfalls, river rapids, and the dramatic Devil’s Cauldron.
Granite Tors Walks
Routes such as Haytor, Hound Tor, and High Willhays (Dartmoor’s highest point) are rewarding climbs with panoramic views.
Its wild granite tors, sweeping moorland, and rich history — from prehistoric remains to Arthur Conan Doyle’s Hound of the Baskervilles.
Yes — the Two Moors Way and Dartmoor Way are the main long-distance routes, linking moorland with villages and valleys.
Yes — gentle riverside paths, woodland circuits, and short climbs to tors like Haytor and Hound Tor make it accessible.
Spring and summer bring wildflowers and longer days; autumn offers golden colours and clear views; winter gives stark beauty but requires preparation.
Yes — Dartmoor is the only National Park in England where wild camping is permitted, though only in designated areas and with responsible practice.
