Dartmoor: Scorhill Stone Circle Walk

Yes, this is a solid choice for dogs, earning a rating of 8 out of 10. The route crosses open access land, which gives dogs real freedom to roam, and takes in some genuinely spectacular moorland scenery around Scorhill Stone Circle and the ancient Teign clapper bridges.

There is good off-lead potential here for strong, confident dogs, but it comes with an important seasonal restriction. Between 1 March and 31 July, dogs must be kept on a short fixed lead of no more than 2 metres on access land, to protect lambs and ground-nesting birds. Dartmoor ponies and sheep graze freely along the route year-round, so you'll need to be ready to lead up whenever livestock are nearby.

The terrain is classic open moorland — moor grass, rocky outcrops, and a couple of fords across the Wallabrook and North Teign rivers, which can be challenging for smaller dogs when the water is running high. There are no facilities on the moor itself, so bring everything you need, including water. Parking is free at the Berrydown/Scorhill car park beside the cattle grid, and if you need refreshments afterwards, pubs and a tea room can be found in nearby Chagford.