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Day 1 - Arrival in Wembury
Arrive at your accommodation in Wembury.
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Day 2 - Wembury Beach to Yealmpton
Wembury Beach is the official start of Devon’s coast-to-coast section of the South Devon National Landscape, before turning inland. The path follows the River Yealm upstream and through lush, green fields and wooded valleys, passing through and near, the small villages of Spriddlestone and Brixton before reaching the sprawling village of Yealmpton.
Approx. 7½ miles (12km)
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Day 3 - Yealmpton to Ivybridge
The route follows the River Yealm before crossing to follow the River Erme. It passes near the village of Ermington, notable for its crooked church spire and includes a variety of paths, some road walking and a modern pedestrian bridge crossing the River Yealm. The scenery is a mix of rolling fields and woodlands, with some views of the southern slopes of Dartmoor to the approach of Ivybridge.
Approx. 9 miles (14.5km)
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Day 4 - Ivybridge to Holne
This section is the most challenging part of the route, leaving the town behind and heading to the wild, remote landscapes of Southern Dartmoor. The path follows the old cattle grazers drove road below Western Beacon, one of many granite tors. Part of the trail follows the route of the historic Redlake Railway. The path eventually overlooks the Avon valley, cross the River Avon via a 19th century clapper bridge. The last leg of the walk goes towards the pretty village of Holne, which serves as a welcome destination after the challenging moorland traverse.
Approx. 13½ miles (21.75km)
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Day 5 - Holne to Widecombe-in-the-Moor
As one of the more remote parts of the trail, the walk includes a mix of terrain. It begins with wooded paths near the River Dart before ascending onto open, expansive moorland where the path can be vague and boggy in places. This leg of the journey passes Hameldown, one of Dartmoor’s more prominent tors. The summit provides spectacular 360˚ views of the surrounding landscape. The route is rich with Bronze Age archaeology, look out for ancient hut circles and burial cairns. Descending towards Dunstone Down, the route offers views into the wooded Dart Valley below.
Approx. 7 miles (11.75km)
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Day 6 - Widecombe-in-the-Moor to Chagford Bridge
This section notable for its Bronze Age history and moorland scenery. The walk skirts Grimspound, Dartmorrs best-preserved Bronze Age settlements, crosses Bennetts Cross and the Hurston Ridge stone row before finishing at Chagford Bridge and the nearby town of Chagford. The route features a mix of moorland, ancient sites, and field paths, with Chagford offering refreshments and accommodation.
Approx. 9½ miles (16km)
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Day 7 - Chagford Bridge to Morchard Road
This section of the route is a gentle transition from the dramatic landscapes of Dartmoor National Park to the more remote, quiet landscapes of Mid Devon countryside. The walk starts along the banks of the River Teign as it flows towards the spectacular gorge below. The trail climbs to the top of the gorge, offering splendid views of the valley and the river below. Castle Drogo, Britain’s youngest castle, built in the early 20th century, sits above the gorge, it’s only a short detour from the route to visit the formal gardens and café of this National Trust property. The route passes near the village of Drewsteighnton with its traditional architecture and finishes at Morchard Road station on the scenic Tarka Line railway.
Approx. 18 miles (29km)
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Day 8 - Monchard Road to Witheridge
This part of the route passes through quiet farmland and woodland. It features places of interest like Morchard Bishop village, considered the approximate halfway point of the original Two Moors Way, with its views of both Dartmoor and Exmoor. The trail continues through the hamlet of Washford Pyne, home of St Peter’s Church ending in the historic village of Witheridge, once a bustling coaching town.
Approx. 10½ miles (17km)
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Day 9 - Witheridge to Knowstone
A relatively short, rural walk on the northern edge of the route, offering picturesque countryside and agricultural landscapes. This part of the trail follows established footpaths, bridleways and quiet country lanes, leading through farmland, woods, and rolling hills, with views of the surrounding countryside.
Approx. 7¾ miles (12.5km)
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Day 10 - Knowstone to Tarr Steps
The route connects the tranquillity of rural Mid Devon with the more demanding, scenic moorland and river valley landscape of Exmoor, passing the two Knowstone moors, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, rich in wildflowers and wildlife. Look out for the Sculpture by Peter Randall Page, which faces a twin sculpture located 30 miles away near Drewsteignton on the Dartmoor section of the trail, marking the link between the two moors. The trail descends through the charming village of Hawkridge to the picturesque River Barle valley. The destination of this section is the famous Tarr Steps, a magnificent and ancient medieval clapper bridge spanning the River Barle.
Approx. 11 miles (17.75km)
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Day 11 - Tarr Steps to Simonsbath
This leg of the journey traverses from the ancient Tarr Steps clapper bridge, along the River Barle to the village of Withypool, before heading inland towards Simonsbath. Along the way, there are historic landmarks like the Iron Age hillfort of Cow Castle and the ruins of the Wheal Eliza copper mine.
Approx. 11 mile (17.75km)
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Day 12 - Simonsbath to Lynmouth
The final section of the walk features The Chains, the source of the River Exe. After navigating the high ground, the path reaches the Cheriton Ridge, offering spectacular views of the North Devon coast and, on a clear day, across the Bristol Channel to Wales. The route follows the picturesque Hoaroak Water valley, a gentle descent that passes the historic Hoar Oak Cottage, the site of a medieval farmstead. The final stretch is memorable, though a long and continuous steep descent through woodland and the Lynton Gorge into Lynmouth. The path meanders along the East Lyn River, offering stunning views of one of England’s deepest river gorges before reaching the harbour.
Approx. 11 miles (17.75km)
This is where your trip with us will end unless you have booked an extra night of accommodation.
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