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Walking Avon Dam and Two Moors Way

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↔16.32 km ↗+267 m ↘-266 m ◔5h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from South Brent (Devon)

A circular walk on Dartmoor, taking in the Avon Dam and its reservoir and part of the Two Moors Way.

Walking Huntingdon Warren & Lud Gate from Scorriton

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↔11.45 km ↗+422 m ↘-420 m ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from West Buckfastleigh (Devon)

This Dartmoor route uses a section of the Two Moors Way. The route follows paths and tracks although a good sense of direction is needed in what can be an unforgiving landscape. After wet weather, streams may be in spate so care is needed crossing them.

Walking Stage 4 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Holne to YHA Dartmoor Bellever

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Association or club
↔24.72 km ↗+617 m ↘-482 m ◔8h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Holne (Devon)

This stage has a sting in the tail as an option for all those YHA lovers. The Two Moors Way goes about 5 miles east of YHA Dartmoor at Bellever but that shouldn't stop you from staying there. The extra few miles at the end of this stage and the journey back to the Two Moors Way at the beginning of the next stage are in no way laborious, rather a bonus.

Walking Mel Tor to Bench Tor and back

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↔6.16 km ↗+263 m ↘-263 m ◔2h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Widecombe in the Moor (Devon)

Includes a fording of the Dart river as long as it's not in spate!

Walking Stage 3 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Ivybridge to Holne

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Association or club
↔21.43 km ↗+542 m ↘-425 m ◔7h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Ivybridge (Devon)

Stage 3 takes us right into the Dartmoor National Park and is where the original Two Moors Way starts. Once out of Ivybridge, past the old Stowford Paper Mill and out onto the moors, you really feel that you're on a long-distance trail. Look out for the MW signs as you work your way across the tops, through Scorriton to reach Holne.

Walking Cornwood, Hall Cross, Moor Cross

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↔6.02 km ↗+111 m ↘-115 m ◔2h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Cornwood (Devon)

Circular walk from Cornwood, some on roads, skirting the Western edge of Hangar Down.

Walking Cornwood circular walk via Dendles Wood, High House Waste, East Rook Gate

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Cornwood circular walk via Dendles Wood, High House Waste, East Rook Gate
↔9.94 km ↗+306 m ↘-304 m ◔3h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Cornwood (Devon)

Mixed road and moorland walk taking in beautiful ancient oak woodland and high moorland views.

Walking Cornwood, Hangar Down via Hangar Cottage & Moor Cross

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↔7.11 km ↗+138 m ↘-144 m ◔2h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Cornwood (Devon)

A circular walk, some on roads, crossing Hangar Down.

Walking Cornwood, Hangar Down, Blachford

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↔7.29 km ↗+152 m ↘-156 m ◔2h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Cornwood (Devon)

Varied walk starting and ending in Cornwood Square. Some road but open moorland, farmland and walled footpaths.

Walking Circular Walk from Cornwood via Quarry lake and East Rook Gate

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↔8.09 km ↗+225 m ↘-228 m ◔2h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Cornwood (Devon)

Varied walk including ancient forest, a Quarry lake and open moorland. Fabulous views across to Plymouth Sound.

Walking Cornwood to Piles Copse Weir

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↔12.65 km ↗+228 m ↘-230 m ◔4h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Cornwood (Devon)

Walk across high moor above River Erme passing ancient oak woodland of Piles Copse.

Walking The River Erme : Ivybridge to Ermington

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AONB
↔13.12 km ↗+113 m ↘-114 m ◔4h 05 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Ivybridge (Devon)

From the edge of the moors into the AONB. A lovely wander following the valley of the River Erme, in an area where the wild beauty of the moor and the mellow delights of rolling South Devon meet and merge.

Walking Totnes town trail

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AONB
↔2.03 km ↗+38 m ↘-38 m ◔0h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Totnes (Devon)

Discover the Totnes of times gone by. A walk through Totnes’ narrow streets to discover a town crammed full of history. This walk can be extended by following the River Dart to nearby Dartington along the riverside path.

Walking Cornwood area, China clay works

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↔5.33 km ↗+120 m ↘-120 m ◔1h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Cornwood (Devon)

Amazing views over the China clay works, mica pits, and views across to Plymouth sound in one direction and moorland in the other.

Walking Gara Bridge and Bickham Bridge circular

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Gara Bridge and Bickham Bridge circular
↔5.38 km ↗+53 m ↘-47 m ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Diptford (Devon)

A short walk through the Avon valley, mostly on green lanes and footpaths.

Walking Stage 5 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : YHA Dartmoor Bellever to Drewsteignton

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↔23.63 km ↗+380 m ↘-490 m ◔7h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Dartmoor Forest (Devon)

This stage is the last part of the Two Moors Way in Dartmoor National Park. First, it retraces steps back to Bennet's Cross to join the trail and then avoids the high ground to the west by heading for the Teign Valley. There are a mix of landscapes and a real high point at Hunter's Tor near Castle Drogo.

Walking Hound Tor circular walk via Lustleigh on the edge of Dartmoor

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↔20.40 km ↗+643 m ↘-644 m ◔7h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Manaton (Devon)

A circular walk combining moorland, streams and woods on Dartmoor, passing the dramatic Hound Tor and iconic Bowerman's Nose, with places for refreshments at the half waypoint. It is a good length with some steep hills for hearty exercise and is mainly off-road, taking advantage of footpaths and tracks. You could start at Lustleigh or Manaton if you prefer, and there are short-cuts available if you wish to shorten the walk.

NOTE: this description has been amended to correct a route error.

Walking Sittaford Tor and Hartford Tor

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Sittaford Tor and Hartford Tor
↔10.87 km ↗+201 m ↘-211 m ◔3h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Dartmoor Forest (Devon)

This is an unmarked hike (but mainly obvious paths during clear days) located on the easter side of Dartmoor National Park. During this trip, you will enjoy peaceful moors, great views from tops and stone circles historic site.

Walking Loddiswell and Middle Avon Valley

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AONB
↔5.47 km ↗+96 m ↘-100 m ◔1h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Loddiswell (Devon)

A perfect mix of riverside, ancient woodland and beautiful countryside. A beautiful leafy walk following the amber waters of the River Avon through classic English woodland, starting and finishing in the tranquil village of Loddiswell.