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.
Calculated time: 4h30[?] 
Distance : 7.12mi
Vertical gain : 1385ft
Vertical drop : 1378ft
Highest point : 1542ft
Lowest point : 394ft 
Difficulty : Average
Back to starting point : Yes
Walking
Area : Dartmoor 
Location : West Buckfastleigh
Starting point : N 50.50156° / W 3.82878° (D)From the village of Scorriton, take the Two Moors Way west along a lane to Chalk Ford (grid ref. SX684680) where open moorland lies ahead. There are a number of stream crossings on this route so care is needed especially if there has been heavy rain recently.
(1)From this point the Two Moors Way heads roughly southwest to join a track at grid ref. SX678672 that comes west from Lud Gate. Bear right along this track and continue west to the bridge over Western Wella Brook (grid ref. SX667670). It is worth walking up to the cairn on top of Huntingdon Warren to enjoy the views before returning to the footbridge mentioned in the previous paragraph.
(2)The next part of the route follows Western Wella Brook south to Huntingdon Cross (grid ref. SX664662). There is a feint path on the eastern bank of the brook. At Huntingdon Cross, it is important to get your bearings.
(3)You need to take the Two Moors Way which heads just north of east from the cross. The path is generally clear although care is required to keep on course. This path leads back to the track from Lud Gate (grid ref. SX676671) which was used for part of the outward route.
(4)Bear right along this track to Lud Gate and continue along a track towards the Strole. Take the footpath on the left (grid ref. SX688673) leading initially north. The path descends towards Scae Wood becoming a walled track. Follow this past Higher Coombe to reach a lane. Turn left along the lane through Coombe following the lane up to Scorriton.(A)
Waypoints :
D/A : mi 0 - alt. 453ft - Scorriton
1 : mi 1.36 - alt. 830ft - Chalk Ford
2 : mi 3.13 - alt. 1542ft - Huntingdon Warren cairn
3 : mi 4.01 - alt. 1184ft - Huntingdon Cross
4 : mi 5.15 - alt. 1289ft - Lud Gate
D/A : mi 7.12 - alt. 456ft - Scorriton
This walk onto the south-western moors of Dartmoor requires some careful navigation and a good sense of direction. The walk starts in the village of Scorriton (grid ref. SX703684) where there are limited parking opportunities. Do be considerate and park carefully. The route uses a section of the arduous Two Moors Way which does provide some reliable signage. It is strongly recommended you have a copy of the OS 1:25000 map.
Visorando and this author cannot be held responsible in the case of accidents or problems occuring on this walk.
Global average : 4.67/5
Number of opinions : 1
Description quality : 4/5
Routemap quality : 5/5
Walk interest : 5/5
Global average : 4.67 / 5
Date of walk
: 28/03/18
Description quality
: Good
Routemap quality
: Very good
Walk interest
: Very good
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15.36mi
+2024ft
-1581ft
8h50
Average
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3.83mi
+863ft
-863ft
2h30
Average
Starting point in Widecombe in the Moor - Devon Includes a fording of the Dart river as long as it's not in spate!
10.14mi
+876ft
-873ft
5h25
Average
Starting point in South Brent - Devon A circular walk on Dartmoor, taking in the Avon Dam and its reservoir and part of the Two Moors Way.
14.68mi
+1247ft
-1608ft
7h50
Average
Starting point in 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.
12.26mi
+1985ft
-1988ft
7h20
Average
Starting point in Manaton - Devon This is a circular walk that combines moorland, streams and woodland on Dartmoor, passing the dramatic Hound Tor and iconic Bowerman's Nose and including opportunities for refreshments at the half waypoint. It is a good length with some steep hills for some hearty exercise and is mainly off-road, taking advantage of well-marked footpaths and tracks. You could start the walk at Lustleigh or Manaton if you prefer, and there are various short-cuts available if you wish to shorten the walk.
3mi
+308ft
-276ft
1h40
Easy
Starting point in Dartmoor Forest - Devon It's an easy family walk leading to panoramic views from Bellever Tor. During the way back you could also discover Stone Row and Cairn circles.
6.75mi
+659ft
-692ft
3h40
Average
Starting point in 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.
1.26mi
+125ft
-125ft
0h40
Easy
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