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Dartmoor Way Walking Holiday on Dartmoor
Devon, South West England
in 8 Days
7 nights and 6 days walking
Day by Day Itinerary
A 78 mile walking route around Dartmoor in Devon, visiting the Dartmoor towns of Okehampton, Chagford, Ashburton and Princetown.
This is one of our Devon and Dartmoor walking holidays and also one of our Moorland Walking Holidays.
Where in the UK is the Dartmoor Way?
Dartmoor Way Walking Holiday
Moorland Walking Holiday on Dartmoor in Devon, South West England
via Okehampton, Tavistock, Princetown, Bucklastleigh, Moretonhampstead and Chagford.
Enjoy a self-guided Dartmoor Way walking holiday on the 78 mile moorland hiking route of the Dartmoor Way in Devon, England.
This UK walking holiday starts in Okehampton, Devon. The circular walking trail meanders across rolling moorland, through quaint Devon thatched villages, along secluded wooded valleys, over clapper bridges, and around Dartmoor’s unique tors.
Let’s Go Walking’s offices are based just off the Dartmoor Way and all our staff are familiar with the route. They will be happy to answer any questions regarding the route and will do their best to make this walking tour a memorable vacation.
A fascinating walking tour through Devon’s history; with prehistoric stone circles, clapper bridges and crosses from England’s medieval times, ruined Norman castles, relics of tin mines and abandoned Dartmoor granite quarries.
This Dartmoor walking holiday is alive with wildlife. Bring the binoculars as there is plenty to see: Dartmoor ponies, sheep, cattle, butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, stonechats, chaffinches, skylarks, and buzzards are just some of the wildlife you are almost guaranteed to see on this UK hiking tour. Visit the location of the filming of “Warhorse”
This Devon walking holiday can be walked over 6 days (about 13 miles per day), or you can take it more leisurely over 8 days (about 10 miles per day). If you don’t have that amount of time, then walk it in 2 sections.
The Dartmoor Way can be made into a longer walking holiday by connecting with:
- The Two Moors Way in Chagford
- or the Tarka Trail in Okehampton
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.
The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.
We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.
Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.
Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.
All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing. The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.
This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.
The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.
Dartmoor Way Walking Holiday
Suggested Tour Duration:
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
78 miles/125 kms
Min/max daily distance:
12/15 miles
Average Daily distance:
13 miles
Grading:
Easy/Moderate
Features:
Moorland
Dartmoor Ponies
Stone Circles and Crosses
South Devon Steam Railway
The Butterfly and Otter Sanctuary
Dartmoor Prison
Okehampton Castle
Lydford Gorge and Castle
Dartmoor Tors
This route connects with:
Two Moors Way
Tarka Trail
Dartmoor Way Walking Holiday
a Moorland Walking Holiday on Dartmoor
in Devon, South West England
7 nights and 6 days walking
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Okehampton
To start this UK Devon based walking holiday you make your own way to Okehampton. Car parking is available, or we can assist with transfers from London or Exeter.
Day 2: Okehampton to Mary Tavy 13 miles
Leaving Okehampton the Dartmoor Way you pass Okehampton Castle sacked by Henry VIII. Then along the slopes of Sourton Tor to Lydford where you could visit Lydford Gorge and Lydford Castle. A section of today’s walk on the Dartmoor Way joins up with the West Devon Way. You end your day at the village of Mary Tavy.
Day 3: Mary Tavy to Princetown 12 miles
Leaving Mary Tavy the Dartmoor Way passes small hamlet of Peter Tavy. Then walking on to the edge of the famous Devon town of Tavistock. From Sampford Spiney the Dartmoor Way offers stunning views over the West side of Dartmoor. Ending your day in Princetown with its famous Dartmoor Prison . Princetown has a choice of pubs and places to eat.
Day 4: Princetown to Ashburton 15 miles
The Dartmoor National Park Vistiors centre is well worth a visit before you leave Princetown. The first section of todays walk crosses open moorland until reaching Hexworthy. Then on to Dartmeet where the East and West River Dart’s meet to form one of the west countrys most famous river, the River Dart. Walking on to Buckfastleigh with it is South Devon Steam Railway, one of Englands best loved preserved steam railways running from Buckfastleigh to Totnes and then a boat to Dartmouth. In Buckfastleigh there is a Butterfly and Otter Sanctuary and you must not miss Buckfast Abbey. Then a short walk on to Ashburton. Many guests take an optional extra day to explore the attractions on offer in this area of Devon.
Day 5: Ashburton to Manaton 12 miles
Today the Dartmoor Way follows the southeast edge of Dartmoor through the pretty hamlets of Sigford and Liverton From the larger town of Bovey Tracey the Dartmoor Way follows River Bovey through pretty Lustleigh Cleave to the hamlet of Manaton.
Day 6: Manaton to Chagford 12 miles
From Manaton the Dartmoor Way passes North Bovey and Moretonhampstead with its selection old inns, independent shops and Motor Museum. En-route you can see one of Dartmoor’s intriguing tors, Bowerman’s Nose. From Moretonhampstead the Dartmoor Way makes it way to the River Teign and lovely Teign Gorge via Fingle Bridge and the popular riverside inn the Fingle Bridge Inn. Ending today’s walk on The Dartmoor Way in Chagford, one of the most popular towns on Dartmoor with it fine selection of inns and interesting shops.
Day 7: Chagford to Okehampton 12 miles
Leaving Chaford the Dartmoor Way crosses the Two Moors Way. Then through the Dartmoor hamlets of Throwleigh with its lovely church and South Zeal. On from South Zeal the village of Sticklepath is well worth exploring with its water powered foundry operated by The National Trust (Finch Foundry) and popular local pub The Tor River Inn. Then you walk up the stunning Belstone Cleave to Belstone, one of the prettiest Dartmoor Villages. Belstone has a lovely old inn “The Tors” and a pretty church. Belstone village offers stunning views over Dartmoor toward Cosdon Hill. From Belstone the Dartmoor Way follows East Okement River most of the way into Okehampton.
Day 8: Depart after breakfast
Depart after breakfast or extend your holiday walking and spend some time exploring the Okehampton area and Devons North Coast.
We can transfer you to your car or station.
Circular from Okehampton
in England UK
8 day itinerary
6 days walking and 7 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | arrive Okehampton | |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Okehampton | |
| Day 2: | Okehampton to Mary Tavy | 13 miles |
| Day 3: | Mary Tavy to Princetown | 12 miles |
| Day 4: | Princetown to Ashburton | 15 miles |
| Day 5: | Ashburton to Manaton | 12 miles |
| Day 6: | Manaton to Chagford | 12 miles |
| Day 7: | Chagford to Okehampton | 12 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Okehampton | |
| Day 8: | depart Okehampton |
8 day itinerary 7 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
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| 2025 | £903 | £1,456 | £1,596 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
A 78 mile walking route around Dartmoor in Devon, visiting the Dartmoor towns of Okehampton, Chagford, Ashburton and Princetown.
This is one of our Devon and Dartmoor walking holidays and also one of our Moorland Walking Holidays.
What’s included
in your Dartmoor Way walking holiday
in Devon, South West England
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed-and-breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee-making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on the route
- detailed itineraries
- OS 1:25,000 map
- guide book to Dartmoor Way
Optional Extras
for your Dartmoor Way walking holiday
in Devon, South West England
- upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
What’s not included
in your Dartmoor Way walking holiday
in Devon, South West England
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
- journey on steam railway
- entrance to Butterfly and Otter Santuary
- entrance to Okehampton Castle (English Heritage)
- entrance to Lydford Gorge (National Trust)
Skills required
for your Dartmoor Way walking holiday in Devon, South West England
- Ordnance Survey map reading skills
- compass reading skills
Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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How to get there
- By Plane to Exeter, Bristol or London where we can arrange transfer to the start of your walk
- By Car to the start of your walk where parking is available
- By Train to Exeter or Crediton
- By Bus to Okehampton
We have moorland walking holidays in the UK in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
This is one of our categories of walking holidays.
- Cleveland Way
- Coleridge Way in Somerset
- Copper Trail in Cornwall
- Cumbria Way passes through the Lake District
- Dales Way
- Dartmoor Way in Devon
- Glens of Antrim on the Moyle Way in Northern Ireland
- Glyndwrs Way in Wales
- Hadrians Wall Path
- Hebridean Way in Scotland
- Herriot Way
- Isle of Man Coastal and Moorland Footpath
- Macmillan Way West
- Mourne Way in Northern Ireland
- Richmond Way
- Tarka Trail in Devon
- Two Moors Way in Devon
- West Highland Way in Scotland
- Wicklow Way in Ireland
- Yorkshire Wolds Way
