Walking

 

Walking from Moretonhampstead

 

Moretonhampstead's location in Dartmoor National Park makes it an ideal centre for walking.

A network of footpaths and bridleways criss-cross the beautiful surrounding moorland. All you need is OS Outdoor Leisure Map 28 which covers all of Dartmoor at 2.5 ins. to 1 mile (4cm = 1km), available from the Moretonhampstead Visitor Information Centre and other local shops.

 

Guided Walks from Moretonhampstead

On summer evenings and on alternate Sunday mornings throughout the rest of the year, local rambler Gary Cox leads walks around Moretonhampstead and surrounding moor land. The walks average about 5 miles (8km) and are free, except if there is additional transport. No booking - just turn up.  Details are displayed at the Moretonhampstead Information Centre or please go to Walks this Season below.

Other Guided Walks are run throughout the year by the Dartmoor National Park Authority from various locations around Moretonhampstead. Full details are to be found in the Dartmoor Visitor available free from the Information Centre.

Ramble on DartmoorRide and Ramble

Use the Dartmoor Bus services to ramble further afield or complete a one way walk, returning by bus.  Timetables available from the Moretonhampstead Information Centre or ring Devon Bus Hot-line on 01392 382800 or go to http://www.devon.gov.uk/buses.htm

 

 

The Dartmoor Way

The Dartmoor Way is a famous walking and cycling route. Find out more.

For more information and photographs about walking on Dartmoor go to the Dartmoor Walks website

 

Walks This Season                                                       Dartmoor walking

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regular walks lead by local expert Gary Cox

WALKS AROUND MORETONHAMPSTEAD      

Current list of walks led by Gary Cox from Moretonhampstead

 Sunday 14 November   BLACKINGSTONE  ROCK

                                            Meet The Square 09.30 am

Sunday 28 November    STEPS BRIDGE WALK IN THE WOODS

                                             Meet Court Street car park 10.00 am

Sunday 5th December    WOLVERN & WHEELBARROW LANES

                                             Meet The Square 09.30 am

Sunday 19 December    MANATON ONE-WAY

                                            Meet The Square 10.00 am

Friday 31 December      MARDON DOWN ON NEW YEARS EVE

                                           Meet The Square 1.45 pm

Monday 3 January        NORTH BOVEY CIRCULAR

                                          Meet The Square 10.30 am

Notices confirming details are placed at the Information Centre and a Public noticeboard in The Square in the week leading up to the walk. The walks are free and anyone, be they visitor or local can come along but please note it is as your own risk!     

Gary Cox invites you to join him on walks around the area. The walks are free but a fee of £2 is charged when we use the Community bus. Anyone can join in but please note everyone walks at their own risk. Details can sometimes change- please check on poster in the Tourist Information Centre. To book a walk please contact the Centre on 01647 440043.

 

 

 

 

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