Dartmoor Way
An 86-mile long-distance walk making a thorough exploration around the boundary of Dartmoor while visiting many of the popular towns and villages on the edge of the park. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SX 739 662
Distance: 86 miles (138 km)
Time: 35–55 hours
Duration: 5–8 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL28 Dartmoor
108 Lower Tamar Valley, Plymouth Map, Tavistock and Callington
110 Torquay and Dawlish
112 Launceston, Holsworthy and Roadford Lake
113 Okehampton, Hatherleigh, North Tawton and Lapford
Summary
The Dartmoor Way is a long-distance footpath and cycle route centred on the Dartmoor National Park in southern Devon, England. It is a circular route that encompasses upland and moorland walking, tracks, and lanes, while also passing through towns and villages such as Okehampton, Chagford, Moretonhampstead, Buckfastleigh, Princetown, and Tavistock. The recreational route takes walkers and cyclists through the varying landscape surrounding the High Moor, visiting attractive and interesting locations which offer a wide choice of places to eat, drink, and stay for the night. The Dartmoor Way links with the Tarka Trail, West Devon Way, and Two Castles Trail.