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Walking on Dartmoor
40 Walks in Dartmoor National Park including a Ten Tors walk
ISBN
9781786311085
Availability
Published
Published
14 Apr 2023
Edition
First
Pages
256
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.45cm
Weight
300g
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Guidebook containing route descriptions for 39 day walks spread across the Dartmoor National Park and its surrounding area, plus a two-day Ten Tors challenge. The graded routes vary in length and difficulty and visit local high points and sites of interest, including Neolithic and Bronze Age remains.
Seasons
Can be undertaken year round, however, the seasons bring with them different expectations. From October to the end of March is generally the wettest period, with lower temperatures and occasionally snow, especially high up. April through to the end of September is typically the driest and warmest period, however, the weather in Dartmoor can be very unpredictable, so always be prepared.Centres
Okehampton, Princetown, Postbridge, Moretonhampstead, Widecombe in the MoorDifficulty
The low-level shorter walks should be fine for all walkers. The higher-level routes are usually longer and more strenuous, paths can be less defined and include sections of wet/boggy ground; navigating in mist/low cloud over high open moor can be challenging and some of these routes also involve river crossings without bridges or using stepping stones - so care is required.Must See
Exploring granite tors, ancient sites, High Willhays - highest top in Dartmoor and Southern England - Yes Tor, Oke Tor, Steeperton Tor, Great Mis Tor, remote Fur Tor, Great Links Tor, Beardown Tors, Hound Tor, Bowerman's Nose, Tavy Cleave, Merrivale stone rows, Drizzlecombe stone row, The Grey Whethers stone circles, Scorhill stone circleISBN
9781786311085
Availability
Published
Published
14 Apr 2023
Edition
First
Pages
256
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.45cm
Weight
300g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
More information...
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Overview
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A guidebook to 39 day walks exploring Dartmoor, plus a 2-day Ten Tors challenge. Exploring the dramatic scenery of Devon’s national park there are walks suitable for all abilities, from low-level shorter walks to higher level more strenuous and demanding routes.
The day walks, all easily accessible from Ivybridge, Tavistock and Okehampton, range from 7–13km (4–21 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours. The Ten Tors route is a longer more challenging walk that takes 2 days and covers 58km (36 miles).
- 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
- Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket
- GPX files available to download
- Refreshment and public transport options are given for each walk
- Information given on local geology and wildlife
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Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
Map key
Route summary table
Introduction
Geology and landscape
Habitats and wildlife
A brief history
When to walk and equipment
Getting to and staying in Dartmoor
Bases
Maps and GPS
Safety
Waymarking and access
Using this guide
North-east
Walk 1 Drewsteignton and Fingle Bridge
Walk 2 Chagford and Meldon Hill
Walk 3 Moretonhampstead and Mardon Down
Walk 4 Trenchford and Tottiford Reservoirs and Christow
Walk 5 North Bovey and Easdon Tor
Walk 6 Challacombe, Grimspound and Water Hill
Walk 7 Lustleigh Cleave, Hunter’s Tor and River Bovey
Walk 8 Widecombe in the Moor, Hamel Down and Bowerman’s Nose
Walk 9 Hound Tor and Haytor Rocks
Walk 10 Buckland Beacon and Rippon Tor
South-east
Walk 11 The stepping stones walk
Walk 12 Dartmeet figure-of-eight
Walk 13 Dart Valley via Bench Tor and Sharp Tor
Walk 14 Ryder’s Hill and Snowdon
Walk 15 River Avon and Eastern White Barrow
Walk 16 Old tramways and Three Barrows
Walk 17 Butterdon Hill, Ugborough Beacon and Sharp Tor
Walk 18 Erme Valley and Stalldown Barrow
South-west
Walk 19 River Plym and Dewerstone Rock
Walk 20 Drizzlecombe and Gutter Tor
Walk 21 Burrator Reservoir, Meavy and Sheeps Tor
Walk 22 Down Tor, Nun’s Cross and Fox Tor
Walk 23 Leeden Tor, Sharpitor and Leather Tor
Walk 24 Devonport Leat and Black Tor
Walk 25 Great Mis Tor and Lich Way
Walk 26 Longaford Tor, Rough Tor and Beardown Tors
Walk 27 Foggintor, King’s Tor and Merrivale
Walk 28 Cox Tor, Great Staple Tor and Pew Tor
North-west
Walk 29 Peter Tavy and White Tor
Walk 30 Postbridge and Bellever Tor
Walk 31 Postbridge to Fur Tor
Walk 32 Fernworthy Reservoir, Grey Wethers and Watern Tor
Walk 33 Fernworthy Reservoir, Scorhill and Kestor Rock
Walk 34 Willsworthy, Tavy Cleave and Hare Tor
Walk 35 Great Links Tor and Widgery Cross
Walk 36 High Willhays via Yes Tor and Black-a-Tor Copse
Walk 37 Belstone, Cullever Steps and West Mill Tor
Walk 38 Steeperton Tor, Hangingstone Hill and Oke Tor
Walk 39 Cosdon Hill and Belstone Cleave
Ten Tors
Walk 40 Ten Tors two days
Appendix A Useful contacts
Appendix B Glossary
Appendix C Further reading
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Updates
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September 2024
Walks 9, 12 and 13
Walk 9 (p68)
There is an error in the directions from Chinkwell Tor to the lane:
From Chinkwell Tor head south-south-east passing just left of Bell Tor to a Y-junction and fork left (south-east). Pass just left of a pond (often dry) to a junction and bear left (east-north-east) for 450 metres to a lane.
Walks 12 and 13
Dartmeet – Badgers Holt tea room and café has closed (the establishment now only provides accommodation)
January 2024
Walk 28 correction
In the top line on p172 the text should say: Bear half-left (east-north-east), curving left up to the top of Roos Tor.
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By Steve Davison
Steve Davison is a writer and photographer who has written a number of books, including several guidebooks published by Cicerone. He has also written articles for a range of outdoor magazines and other publications. A keen hill walker for most of his life, with interests in nature, geology and the countryside, Steve is a qualified Mountain Leader and has also previously worked as a part-time outdoor education instructor. He is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild. Find out more about him at www.stevedavison.co.uk.
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