JUNE 2016 An account of our first bad weather hike on Dartmoor This 8 1/2mile (13.6km) walk takes us into the Okehampton Range area – so it is worth checking that there are no military exercises taking place on the days you may wish to follow our route. It takes in […]
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THE FIRST TIME WE VISITED HAYTOR The following walk is best not to be followed. Its 6 miles across some of the most stunning landscapes that Dartmoor has to offer, but unfortunately, our as the crow flies navigation let us down abysmally here, and we would end up having to […]
This stunning 8km walk takes in the beautiful area of Sheepstor and Burrator Reservoir. Only 4 squares to tick off of John Heywoods 365 map, but still a lot of the diverse Dartmoor landscape to be explored, including leat-side woodland, and three great tors, so expect A LOT of UP today but its worth […]
This 12KM was actually two separate walks – we had visited Kingstor in a previous week, but as its not too far out of the way, I thought I would incorporate it into this walk. The Merrivale area is a fantastic spot for exploring, with numerous antiquities and tors all in close […]
This strenuous 8-mile circular walk takes in river crosses and enters the Merrivale Firing range so be sure to check weather conditions and the firing times before you set off. The walk also takes in 11 squares of John Heywoods Dartmoor 365 map, squares M9, M10, L8, L9, L10, K8, K9, K10, J8, J9, and J10 […]
This strenuous 12km circular walk on Dartmoor’s north moor, takes in the highest point (High Willhays) once again as well as a selection of fantastic Tor’s (West Mill Tor, Yes Tor and Rowtor) and views of Meldon Resrvoir. Sent to us by Andrew Ross, a viewer of our channel, this walk was a […]
This challenging 10 mile route takes us over some of the hardest terrain Dartmoor has to offer including Dartmoors very first (and most remote) letterbox, the famous Cranmere Pool. It takes you through 11 squares from John Haywoods Dartmoor 365 map – C9, D7,8 & 9, E7,8 & 9, F8 &9,and G8 […]
This walk is a difficult one, and I must add A WET ONE! I walked this in the middle of a rare dry summer and although the terrain was relatively firm for me, it was apparent by the terrain that this is a very marshy section, with quite a lot […]
Despite this being quite close to roads and therefore one of the busiest walking routes, the Mini Ten Tors is one of my favourite walks on Dartmoor. Its relatively easy for Dartmoor, a pretty well trodden path, mostly dry but with a few steep climbs throughout the day. Throughout the […]
In the past six years of Summit or Nothing I have camped in some pretty amazing locations up on Dartmoor. Here is a list of my favourite spots, some are close to the roads, ideal for beginners wanting to test the water, some are a little more deeper into the moor, ideal […]