Dog Friendly Walks in the Dartmoor
8 dog friendly walks in the Dartmoor, from gentle valley paths to proper fell days out. All hand-picked for dog owners who want wide open country and honest notes on what each walk is actually like with a dog in tow.
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Bellever Forest and Bellever Tor Circular
DevonA brilliant mix of forest and open moorland with river access. Dogs should be kept on leads around the picnic area near the car park where ponies graze.
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Burrator Reservoir Circular
DevonOne of Dartmoor's most accessible and rewarding water-edge walks. Dogs must be kept on leads throughout as a South West Water requirement.
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Haytor Quarry and Tramway Trail
DevonA short, accessible circuit with real historical interest and enough open space for a confident dog to stretch its legs. Good option for a shorter outing or as a warm-up walk.
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Teign Valley: Dogmarsh Bridge and Fingle Bridge Circular
DevonOne of Dartmoor's finest riverside walks, almost entirely shaded by ancient woodland and with excellent water access for dogs throughout.
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Great Staple Tor and White Tor Circuit
DevonRemote, exposed and genuinely wild walking in western Dartmoor, with excellent off-lead potential on open moorland but significant livestock throughout and a military firing range to be aware of.
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Haytor and Hound Tor Circular
DevonWide open moorland, wild ponies and ancient woodland make this a memorable route, though the lack of signage means navigation requires attention and exposed sections can be very windy.
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Teign Gorge and Castle Drogo Circular
DevonOutstanding scenery and excellent river access, but dogs must be kept on leads throughout the Castle Drogo estate and wherever livestock are grazing along the route.
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Wistman's Wood and Longaford Tor Circular
DevonAncient, atmospheric and genuinely unlike anywhere else in England, though the boggy moorland and rocky terrain around the wood require care underfoot.