Dog Friendly Walks in the Dartmoor

A 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.

One of Dartmoor's most accessible and rewarding water-edge walks. Dogs must be kept on leads throughout as a South West Water requirement.

A varied east Dartmoor circular from Manaton over Bowerman's Nose and Hound Tor with a dip through the woodland near Becky Falls, dog friendly with one of the moor's most photogenic loops.

A Bronze Age moorland circuit over Hookney Tor and into the prehistoric settlement of Grimspound, dog friendly on open access moor with grazing livestock to watch for.

A wild northeast Dartmoor circular to the dramatic Scorhill Stone Circle and back via the Teign clapper bridges, dog friendly on open moor with a couple of stream crossings.

A 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.

One of Dartmoor's finest riverside walks, almost entirely shaded by ancient woodland and with excellent water access for dogs throughout.

A west Dartmoor walk linking the volcanic outcrop of Brent Tor with the wide moorland valley of the River Lyd, dog friendly with leads on for grazing animals.

A challenging climb from Meldon Reservoir to the highest points in southern England, Yes Tor and High Willhays, dog friendly with leads on for sheep and a check of military firing times.

Remote, 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.

Wide 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.

Outstanding 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.

Ancient, atmospheric and genuinely unlike anywhere else in England, though the boggy moorland and rocky terrain around the wood require care underfoot.