Dartmoor is full of surprises and unexpected hidden gems, but often you need to be with someone who knows the secrets or you may well miss out! See our guides listed here. Located near the National Trust’s Castle Drogo in the Teign Gorge to the north of the Park, offering unbeatable views. This is a really accessible tor, and possibly one of the best walking routes on Dartmoor. With dramatic views across the gorge, to the castle and Dartmoor’s north moor, a must for a summer’s day out. The more I think about it, the less prepared I realise I am. Despite years of walking and camping on Dartmoor, I’ve never wild camped alone before. Sure, I’ve been in a tent on my own hundreds of times, but there’s always been someone else nearby. Odd that it’s never happened and fitting, I feel, to break that never on Dartmoor. Miles Without Stiles are stile-free routes, meaning that they are suitable for those with limited mobility.These routes are suitable for a wide range of users including those in all-terrain powered mobility scooters and families with younger children. Great Links Tor. Beast of a tor dominating the westflank of Dartmoor. Provides sensational views of Dartmoor's north moor, the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cornwall.

High Willhays. This is the highest point on Dartmoor.621 metres above sea level, High Willhays is one of only twomountains in southern England. Bench Tor.Topping a spur of moorland that juts out into the Dart Gorge, Bench Tora breathtaking place. How many tors there are on Dartmoor is a highly contentious issue. Yes, really. Counts range from 100 to well over 300, depending on who you listen to – and what you consider to be a tor.Steeperton Tor. Beautiful tor in the north section of Dartmoor overlooking a natural amphitheatre of moorland. Amazing views and a great place to visit from Belstone in winter when it has snowed. Cox Tor.Awesome views. Great place from which to watch the sun set over the Westcountry. Very easily accessible from a large car parking area on the western edge of Dartmoor's high moor. Cox Tor is also superb as part of a circular walk taking in Roos Tor and The Staple Tors.

Steeperton Tor.As above. Beautiful tor in the north section of Dartmoor overlooking a natural amphitheatre of moorland. Amazing views and a great place to visit from Belstone in winter when it has snowed.Ger Tor. Situated high above the tail of Tavy Cleave in the west section of the National Park. Stunning views. Ponies grazing at Leather Tor, Dartmoor National Park, Devon Photo: Greig Barclay (Image: Photo: Greig Barclay) Thank you to everyone taking part in the Ten Tors event for supporting Donate for Dartmoor. You’re helping us to look after and care for the moor so that we can all enjoy it for years to come. Top Ten Tors tips Don’t disturb the birds!

The Erme is a river in south Devon, England. From its source on Dartmoor it flows in a generally southerly direction past some of the best-preserved archaeological remains on the moor. The River Erme is a beautiful mountain river that rises on Dartmoor and flows southwards to the sea, cutting a deep and narrow valley as far as the small town of Ivybridge, near Plymouth. Longtimber Woods are just north of the town centre. From New Bridge you can walk or drive along Erme Road and continue along Station Road keeping the river on your right. Enter the woods at the railway viaduct, where there is room for cars to park at the side of the road. Getting round all of Dartmoor’s tors by foot, self supported and wild camping. Distance 300km. What’s this about?TTC Control Locations Map TT24 for general awareness; however, the definitive locations are at the link above. The Dartmoor National Park official visitor guide - DARTMOOR- A Timeless Landscape - is designed to be a taster menu for Dartmoor's bountiful delights. It is stuffed full of colour photographs to encourage and remember Dartmoor's glorious and intriguing landscape. Copies can be bought HERE . This means that, should the Supreme Court grant permission for a hearing, the Authority will be represented to argue its case. Read more about the reasons for that decision here. Those years got me four events (as we call Ten Tors) under my belt: 35, 45 twice and 55. I was the first girl across the line on the 50th Anniversary of the event. My team finished a 45 mile route at 7:56am on Sunday morning – although sadly only in training. But when you’re doing 10 tors, you can’t help wondering if it’s possible to do all of them in one go… Why Now? Get to know Dartmoor’s towns and villages and learn about the landscape and rich history of the surrounding areas with this series of introductory walking routes.