Explore the dramatic landscapes of Devon and Somerset on the classic Two Moors Way, a 188km (117 mile) long-distance route linking the wild uplands of Dartmoor and Exmoor. Running from Ivybridge on the southern edge of Dartmoor to Lynmouth on the North Devon coast, the trail crosses open moorland, wooded valleys, historic villages and rolling farmland, showcasing some of south-west England’s finest walking country.

This map booklet provides all the route mapping you need to walk the entire Two Moors Way:

• Features 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey (OS) mapping for accuracy and clarity
• Covers the full route from Ivybridge to Lynmouth, including both Dartmoor and Exmoor sections
• Compact and portable size, perfect for your jacket pocket or rucksack
• Suitable for walking in either direction, south to north or north to south
• Shows key locations and highlights along the trail, including Dartmoor National Park, Exmoor National Park, Tarr Steps and Withypool
• For step-by-step route descriptions, an accompanying Cicerone guidebook, The Two Moors Way, is also available

Whether you’re drawn by wild moorland scenery, peaceful river valleys or the challenge of a classic English long-distance trail, this map booklet helps you plan and enjoy every step of your journey across Dartmoor and Exmoor.

Two Moors Way – Quick Facts

Trail name: Walking the Two Moors Way – Devon’s Coast-to-Coast walk 
Location: Devon, South-West England, UK (South Devon coast to North Devon coast)  
Total distance: ~188 km / ~117 miles (coast-to-coast)  
Typical duration: ~10–14 days (flexible; stages can be combined)  
Start / Finish: Wembury Bay (south Devon) to Lynmouth (north Devon)  
Route type: Long-distance waymarked walking route with 11 stages (plus low-level alternatives)  
Difficulty: Moderate; hilly terrain with moorland and rural paths, suitable for walkers of reasonable fitness  
Terrain: Dartmoor granite moorland, rolling countryside, woodlands and Exmoor landscapes  
Navigation: Map booklet contains 1:25,000 mapping for the full route. Guidebook includes detailed descriptions and mapping; GPX files available via Cicerone online 
Accommodation & logistics: Practical section in Guidebook includes accommodation, public transport and services info for stage planning

Author Highlight

“A quick glance at the map reveals that England’s southwest peninsula is the obvious place to look for a substantial coast-to-coast route, and that the best candidate for such an expedition is Devon. Not only is this southern England’s largest county – allowing for a walk of around 117 miles (188km) – it is also the only one where the south and north coasts are separate and markedly different in character. And, being an essentially rural county and home to two of southwest England’s unspoiled, magnificent and greatly contrasting moorlands – the granite heights of Dartmoor in the south, and softer Exmoor in the north – Devon can offer a route that takes walkers far off the beaten track for complete immersion in this most delightful of counties."

- Sue Viccars, author of The Two Moors Way

The Two Moors Way
Stage 1    Wembury to Yealmpton
Stage 2    Yealmpton to Ivybridge
Stage 3    Ivybridge to Holne
Stage 3A    Ivybridge to Holne (low-level route)
Stage 4    Holne to Dunstone Down
Stage 5    Dunstone Down to Chagford Bridge
Stage 5A    Dunstone Down to Chagford Bridge (low-level route)
Stage 6    Chagford Bridge to Morchard Road
Stage 7    Morchard Road to Witheridge
Stage 8    Witheridge to Knowstone   
Stage 9    Knowstone to Tarr Steps
Stage 10    Tarr Steps to Simonsbath
Stage 11    Simonsbath to Lynmouth
 

Seasons

Late spring to early autumn. Spring brings warm days and stunning displays of wildflowers, foals on the moors and lambs in the fields; in late summer purple heather covers the hills; in autumn the wooded valleys glow with beech and oak in stunning autumn leaf.

Centres

Ivybridge, Chagford, Morchard Bishop, Witheridge, Withypool and Lynmouth. The route passed through few places of any significant size, so pre-planning accommodation and supplies is essential.

Difficulty

The route is suitable for competent walkers, and can be divided into shorter or longer stages if required. Devon is a hilly county, but there are few long and steep ascents/descents. Parts of the Mid Devon stretch can be very muddy in winter. Navigational skills will be required for both moorland stages in bad weather/poor visibility.

Must See

Dartmoor's wide open spaces, home to hill ponies, granite tors and Bronze Age relics. Exmoor's sandstone moorland and towering sea cliffs. Narrow-hedged lanes, historic farmsteads and remote churches in quiet, rural Mid Devon.

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