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Please follow this link to our new Dartmoor Way website.
Detailed itinerary for
UK Walking Holiday on
The Dartmoor Way
Devon Hiking Tour in 8 days walking
9 nights, 8 days walking
Total Distance:
78 miles
Min/max daily distance:
8/12 miles
Average Daily distance:
9 miles
Grading:
easy/moderate
Features:
moorland
stone circles and crosses
steam railways
castles
butterflies and otters
To start this UK walking holiday you make your own way to Okehampton. Car parking is available, or we can assist with transfers from London or Exeter.
Leaving Okehampton the Dartmoor Way goes through Belstone, one of the prettiest Dartmoor Villages. Then you walk down the stunning Belstone Cleave to Sticklepath where you can visit a working iron foundry. Then through the Dartmoor villages of South Zeal to Throwleigh.
From Throwleigh the Dartmoor Way goes to Chagford, where the route crosses the Two Moors Way. From Chagford the Dartmoor Way follows the River Teign through the Teign Gorge to Fingle Bridge and Moretonhampstead.
From Moretonhampstead this great hiking route goes to North Bovey and Manaton, after which it follows Lustleigh Cleave by the River Bovey to Bovey Tracey.
Today's walking on the Dartmoor Way is around the southeast edge of Dartmoor through the pretty hamlets of Liverton and Sigford to Ashburton, a quintessential Dartmoor town. The overnight stop is at Buckfastleigh, home of the South Devon Steam Railway and the Butterfly and Otter Sanctuary.
An optional extra day taken in Buckfastleigh enables you to take the South Devon Steam Railway to Totnes and then a boat trip to Dartmouth.
Be sure to visit Buckfast Abbey as you head up onto the high ground of Dartmoor. You once again cross the Two Moors Way as you walk towards Princetown for the overnight stop.
Day 7:
Princetown to Tavistock 9 miles
A visit to the famous Dartmoor Prison is a must before you leave Princetown
and head down the west side of Dartmoor to Tavistock, one of the original
stannery towns.
After leaving Tavistock the walking route joins up with the West Devon Way as it goes through Peter Tavy and Mary Tavy. Looking to the west you can see the unique church of St Michael on top of Brent Tor before you arrive at Lydford where you stay for overnight.
Before leaving Lydford you can visit Lydford Gorge and Lydford Castle. Then you walk along the slopes of Sourton Tor which take you back to Okehampton. The Dartmoor Way comes into the town past Okehampton Castle which was sacked by Henry VIII.
or spend some extra time exploring the area. You may like to visit the areas of Dartmoor that was used as the location for the film "Warhorse".
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on the Dartmoor Way
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- Ordnance Survey map of Dartmoor
The Dartmoor Way connects with
The Two Moors Way
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the Dartmoor Way
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
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and Dinners These are not included. Evening meals: These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village. Packed lunches: These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route. |
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Skills required
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the Dartmoor Way
- Ordnance Survey map reading skills (this route is not way-marked)
- compass reading skills
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Travel Insurance We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let's Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following: cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays. This is in addition to our existing booking conditions. |
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