Tor of the Moor
Okehampton
Please be aware that Okehampton Range, Wilsworthy and Merrivale are active MoD training grounds. Please check firing times ahead of your visit and stay out of the danger zone if firing.
The Steep Trek to Steeperton
Location: Okehampton Range
Distance: 3.29 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Tors covered 3: Hart Tor, Steeperton Tor & Oke Tor
Nearest Pub: The Plume of Feathers, Okehampton High Street
A stunning route with 360 views of North Devon and the surrounding moors. A more difficult route with steep climbs and the occasional river hop. Accessible for fitter dogs. For riders we recommend sticking to the military roads and paths.
The West Belstone 10
Location: Okehampton Range
Distance: 5.3 Miles
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Tors covered 10: Hart Tor, Oke Tor, Little Oke Tor, Knattaborough Tor, Winter Tor, Lower Tor, Higher Tor, Belstone Tor, Belstone Common Tor, Tors End Tor & Scarey Tor
Nearest Pub: The Plume of Feathers, Okehampton High Street
Another beautiful route, taking you along a ridge of Tors, over the Irishman's wall and through Henry's Ford. Once you make it up to Oke Tor there is little climbing as most of the Tors are at a similar altitude. A fabulous walk for dogs and an accessible route for Horses too, although slightly rough going at times.
The Highest in the South
Location: Okehampton Range
Distance: 7.5 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Tors covered 7: Row Tor, West Mill Tor, Little Tor, Yes Tor, Hampster Tor, Dinger Tor & East Mill Tor
Nearest Pub: The Plume of Feathers, Okehampton High Street
This route will take you to High Willhayes, the highest point in the south of the UK standing at 2038ft, but despite this, the route is fairly kind, mainly taking you along MoD tracks and gentle inclines. The views are spectacular and you can see right across to Exmoor on a clear day!
Sourton & Lydford
The Tavy Cleave Figure of 8
Location: Lydford
Distance: 4 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Tors covered 8: Tavy Cleave South Tor, Sharp Tor, North Tor, North-East Tor, Higher North-East Tor, Hare Tor, Little Hare Tor & Nat Tor
Nearest Pub: The Dartmoor Inn or The Fox & Hounds
This route takes you alongside Wilsworthy range and up alongside the Tavy Cleave. Simply stunning views can be seen in every direction and it is worth every step! A figure of 8 loop that is steady after the initial climb. Excellent for dog walking and riding, just beware the sheer slopes.
Loop to the Loaf
Location: Lydford
Distance: 8.8 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Tors covered 8: Gren Tor, Hunt Tor, Kitty Tor, Green Tor, Steng-a-tor, Corn Tor, Sourton Tors & East Tor
Nearest Pub: The Fox & Hounds, The Dartmoor Inn, The Castle Inn and The White Hart
A longer route, taking you up into the wilderness bordering Okehampton range- stunning panoramic views with the climb being steep initially but levelling out at the top. Mind out during wetter weather as this area can be very boggy, particularly around Steng-a-tor
The Hare, the Doe and the Goat
Location: Lydford
Distance: 5.7 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Tors covered 8: Doe Tor, Little Hare Tor, Hare Tor, Sharp Tor, Chat Tor, Lower Dunnagoat Tor, Higher Dunnagoat Tor & Great Links Tor
Nearest Pub:, The Dartmoor Inn at Lydford
The sister route to the Loop to the Loaf which crosses the path of the Armed Brat Loop too. Another trek up into the wilderness which has stunning views across Devon & Cornwall.
Brentor, Mary Tavy & Peter Tavy
The Godsworthy Loop
Location: Peter Tavy, PL19 9NN
Distance: 4.2 Miles
Difficulty: Easy
Tors covered 3: Little Combe Tor, Sharp Tor & Great Coombe Tors
Nearest Pub: The Peter Tavy Inn or The Elephant's Nest
A nice leisurely route through beautiful hill farmland, moving up onto the foot of Cox Tor and then back down into Peter Tavy. The official footpath takes you through Lower and Higher Godsworthy Farms; we would recommend moving around these farms as shown on our OS route, particularly if you have a dog with you or are riding due to roaming farm dogs which proved to be a big issue when we did our walk. An excellent space for riding, with big rolling hills and plenty of opportunities for fast work!
The Cudlipptown Cross Country
Location: Peter Tavy, PL19 9NN
Distance: 4.9 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Tors covered 8: Smearn Down Tor, Boulters Tor, Little Boulters Tor, Furze Tor, Setters Rocks, Wedlake Tor, White Tor & Little White Tor
Nearest Pub: The Peter Tavy Inn or The Elephant's Nest
This route takes you from Peter Tavy up onto the open moorland, across beautiful farmland, woodland and along the lanes and rivers into Cudlipptown. A beautiful varied route for a longer walk.
The Brentor Pilgrimage
Location: Brentor
Distance: 0.21 Miles
Difficulty: Easy
Tors covered 1: Brentor
Nearest Pub: The Mary Tavy Inn
Ok so a very small pilgrimage, but nonetheless impressive! Brentor can be seen from miles around, standing out from the other hills and boasts fabulous 360 views from the top. You can go inside the historic church as well! Not really a destination for riding, but good for a stroll with the dogs, just mind the sheer drop behind the church.
The Wapsworthy Wander
Location: Wapsworthy nr Mary Tavy
Distance: 4.4 Miles
Difficulty: Easy
Tors covered 3: Brousentor, Baggator & Lynch Tor
Nearest Pub: The Peter Tavy Inn (The Elephants Nest Inn currently B&B only)
This route bags Brousentor, Baggator and Lynch Tor. Please be aware that the part of the route from Lynch Tor to White Barrow is very marshy and should be avoided in wetter weather as there are no set paths. A beautiful common with stunning views panning right over to south-east Cornwall and deepest Dartmoor
