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Explore Dartmoor walks and South West Coast Path hikes through my first-hand reports, with photographs and practical notes from days out across Devon and Cornwall.
My Dartmoor walks range from tor-filled circular routes around Merrivale and Burrator to forest trails, river crossings and longer days on the open moor. Read about the terrain, conditions and memorable moments, with parking details and route links where available.
For sea views, explore my South West Coast Path walks in Devon and Cornwall, from sheltered coves to demanding cliff-top stretches. Use the filters below to find a report by place, year or distance, or browse my long-distance hiking challenges. These are accounts of my own outings to help you plan your next adventure.
14 hikes found
Grades reflect the report’s assessment; check the terrain and conditions in the full write-up. Missing details are marked below.
Dartmoor · 2026
North-east Dartmoor
An autumn circular from Fernworthy Reservoir via Thornworthy Tor, Frenchbeer Rock, Middle Tor and Kestor Rock, with ancient stone rows, perfectly timed tea and an unexpected obstacle course.
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Dartmoor · 2026
Central Dartmoor
Mist, sunshine, four stepping-stone crossings and one very easy decision involving a pub. A Dartmoor circular with Age from Dunnabridge.
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Dartmoor · 2026
South-west Dartmoor
A windswept 7.87-mile afternoon via Leeden Tor, Ingra Tor, Swelltor Quarry and King’s Tor, with Sharpitor saved for last.
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Dartmoor · 2026
West Dartmoor
Five tors, Windy Post and a windswept 5.96-mile circular with Age, rounded off with ice cream and a well-earned pint.
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Dartmoor · 2026
South-west Dartmoor
A 6.33-mile afternoon on Dartmoor, with a hidden waterfall, scattered tors and a battle through the gorse.
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Dartmoor · 2026
West Dartmoor
A search for Second World War wreckage and the Kitty Tor memorial.
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Dartmoor · 2026
Central Dartmoor
Woodland, waterfalls, stone circles and fierce Dartmoor weather.
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Dartmoor · 2026
North Dartmoor
Rivers, valleys and relentless hills to Dartmoor’s highest point.
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Dartmoor · 2026
North Dartmoor
A tough journey to Dartmoor’s most remote tor in summer heat.
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Dartmoor · 2026
East Dartmoor
An 11.77-mile sunrise circuit via Hound Tor, Grimspound and Widecombe, with quiet tors and ancient history.
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Dartmoor · 2026
Burrator
Stone rows, woodland and five granite tors with Age and Barry.
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Dartmoor · 2026
North Dartmoor
Meldon Viaduct, railway history, frozen ground and a boggy crossing of the high moor.
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Dartmoor · 2025
Eastern Dartmoor
Cold winter sunshine, the Ten Commandments Stones, three granite tors, peaceful woodland and a hidden waterfall.
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Dartmoor · 2024
Burrator
Near-whiteout snow followed by glorious sunshine with Age and Barry.
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