Dartmoor

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Famously desolate and mysterious, Dartmoor National Park is ideal for learning navigation skills, or just finding somewhere away from the crowds.

Dartmoor is a unique protected landscape in Devon, with rare wildlife and free roaming livestock and ponies. Made up of 954 square kilometres (368 square miles) of open moorland and deep river valleys, the landscape is punctuated by exposed granite tors, providing vital navigation markers and rest stops.

There are plenty of opportunities to explore the wildlife and heritage of the park on foot, by bike, horse or on the water. The long history of Dartmoor can be discovered in ancient Bronze Age burial mounds through to mining landscapes of the medieval and Victorian eras.

Top Dartmoor National Park articles

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A guide to Wild Camping on Dartmoor

January 24, 2023
7 min read

Wild camping on Dartmoor has changed, but there are a small number of areas where it’s still permitted. You’re going to need a rucksack for this one as camping next to the road or in camper vans is not allowed. Here’s all you need to know about wild camping on Dartmoor.

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Ten Tors Challenge

The Ten Tors Challenge

October 10, 2022
4 min read

The Ten Tors Challenge is an annual challenge organised by the British Army for young people to navigate the wilds of Dartmoor. It’s a multi-day adventure that tests stamina, navigation and mental toughness – for both the participants and the volunteer. We speak to OS Champion Fi Darby about her experience.

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AA Walks: Golden Beaches and Cliffs at Porthcurno

ITV’s Cornwall and Devon walks

January 6, 2021
5 min read

Cornwall and Devon form the far south-west part of Britain and are a haven for locals and holidaymakers alike. Dramatic coastline plus wild moorlands, hills and valleys make it the perfect place to explore on foot or by bike.

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Exploring Bowerman’s Nose and the Two Moors way

January 30, 2018
4 min read

Follow the Two Blondes as they explore the dramatic countryside around the Two Moors way and Bowerman’s nose in Dartmoor – while being followed by a film crew for ITVs Britain’s Favourite Walks

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Mountain biking in Dartmoor: top routes

September 27, 2016
5 min read

With miles of moorland, Dartmoor National Park is perfect to explore on a bike. Discover a selection of the best routes and find one that suits you.

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Explore dartmoor national park

May 17, 2016
5 min read

Discover the best parts of Dartmoor National Park with this guide

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Eternal peace and quiet with a walk to Three Barrows

April 8, 2024
3 min read

This Dartmoor National Park route is full of interest and when you reach Three Barrows, you’ll find a peaceful spot; it is easy to see why Bronze Age man chose to spend eternity there!

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