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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.
12 hikes found
Grades reflect the report’s assessment; check the terrain and conditions in the full write-up. Missing details are marked below.
Other hikes & challenges · 2026
Lake District
A demanding mountain circular with stunning early views, summit gloom, Thirlmere scenery and a complaint from my knees.
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Other hikes & challenges · 2023
Princetown to Exeter
Sunny moorland roads, pub stops and a blister-filled finish on the outskirts of Exeter.
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Other hikes & challenges · 2026
Princetown to Hatherleigh
Eleven hours on the move for Dartmoor Search and Rescue.
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Other hikes & challenges · 2026
South Devon
The River Erme, mud, a mini monsoon and a final dash for the bus.
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Other hikes & challenges · 2024
Princetown to Liskeard
A nine-and-a-half-hour escape across Devon and Cornwall, finishing at Liskeard after 30 miles.
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Other hikes & challenges · 2024
Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast
A 7am start and 65km of coast before illness forced an early finish at 2am.
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Other hikes & challenges · 2023
Putney to Henley
Twenty-seven hours through extreme heat, darkness and woodland paths.
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Other hikes & challenges · 2022
South Devon
A memorable charity challenge supporting people affected by Alzheimer’s.
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Other hikes & challenges · 2022
Lake District
A chilly climb, very windy summit and steep improvised descent.
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Other hikes & challenges · 2022
Dentelles de Montmirail, France
Four days with family among Provence’s villages, vineyards and ridges.
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Other hikes & challenges · 2019
Lake District
A demanding day raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Other hikes & challenges · 2011
China
Five demanding days on the Great Wall for Macmillan Cancer Support. Daily distances varied and were not high, with steep terrain and many steps; mileage was not recorded.
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