Dartmoor: Brentor and the Lyd Valley Walk

At a Glance

Distance

9.5 km (5.9 miles)

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

2 hr 45 min

Walk Type

Moorland, Historic, River

Route Type

Circular

Off Lead Potential

Moderate

Livestock Risk

Moderate

Facilities

Brentor Inn nearby for food and drink; no facilities on the moor.

Parking

Free small car park beside Brent Tor church, with overflow on the lane.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Dartmoor: Brentor and the Lyd Valley Walk dog friendly?

  Yes, this is a dog friendly walk with a rating of 7 out of 10. It offers a good mix of open moorland, riverside paths, country lanes and a short rocky climb to the church at Brent Tor, making for a varied and enjoyable day out with your dog.

• Can dogs be off lead at Dartmoor: Brentor and the Lyd Valley Walk?

  It depends on the time of year. The Lyd Valley is open access moorland with grazing sheep, cattle and Dartmoor ponies, so dogs must be kept on a short fixed lead of no more than 2 metres between 1 March and 31 July to protect lambs and ground-nesting birds. Outside of that period, the rules are less restrictive, but you should always be mindful of grazing animals on the moor.

• What should I know before visiting Dartmoor: Brentor and the Lyd Valley Walk with my dog?

  The paths can be boggy after rain, so decent footwear is advisable, and the climb up to the church at Brent Tor is short but rocky. There are no facilities on the moor itself, so it's worth knowing that the Brentor Inn is just down the lane from the car park and welcomes dogs, making it a handy stop for food and drink after your walk. Parking is free in the small car park beside the church, with overflow space on the lane.

Brent Tor church car park, near Tavistock

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