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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.
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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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
East Dartmoor
An 11.77-mile sunrise circuit via Hound Tor, Grimspound and Widecombe, with quiet tors and ancient history.
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SW Coast Path · 2026
South Devon
Hope Cove, Bolt Tail and Salcombe, with a country-lane return via Malborough and Galmpton.
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SW Coast Path · 2026
Cornwall
A 14-mile circular via Poldhu and Church Cove, with coastal views and an eventful inland detour.
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SW Coast Path · 2026
North Devon
Wild cliffs, strong winds, a pub stop and an accidental extension.
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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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SW Coast Path · 2025
The Lizard, Cornwall
Sunny coast paths, Cadgwith and jungle-like vegetation.
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SW Coast Path · 2025
West Cornwall
Mining country, Cape Cornwall, Sennen Cove and Land’s End.
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SW Coast Path · 2024
West Cornwall
Mining heritage, sea views and St Michael’s Mount on a six-and-a-half-hour walk.
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