Walk Descriptions
Don't rely on satellite Navigation systems - these are programmed for small cars. Many bridges and roads on Dartmoor are too narrow for coaches.
Please use our 'recommended route' and car park map. If a road is not marked on our map coaches will not be able to get through.
See car park location map (748Kb 
PDF) for start points.
Option 1: Haytor - for groups coming from the Exeter, Newton Abbot or Torbay area
Starting point – Lower Haytor car park (with toilets and information centre) GR 765 772
Lower Haytor car park is along the B3387 on the road from Bovey Tracey to Widecombe. The coach cannot park here for the duration of the walk. There is another car park GR 759 767 about 750m further along the road, opposite Haytor rocks which is more suitable.
A circular walk around Haytor Down includes some typical moorland landscape and features including the magnificent Haytor, old granite quarries, unique granite tramlines, tin working and prehistoric hut circles. Fine views can be seen of south Devon and the English Channel.
Option 2: Princetown - for groups coming from Plymouth and Cornwall
Starting point – Princetown in front of the High Moorland Visitor Centre (HMVC) GR 591 735
From Plymouth follow the A386 north up to Yelverton then turn off to Princetown along the B3212. Parking is found behind the HMVC. If the start point is different from the finishing point guide(s) must be returned to their vehicle(s) at the end of the walk.
Groups planning to visit the High Moorland Visitor Centre must contact it in advance (Tel 01822 890414/ int.+44 1822 890414) and groups need to split up into more manageable sizes.
Option 3: Belstone - for groups coming via the A30, Okehampton, Exeter and north of Dartmoor
Starting point – Brenamoor Common car park GR 622 938
Take the turning off the A30T onto the B3260 one mile east of Okehampton. Head east toward Sticklepath then take the second turning right towards Belstone; after 1km park in the car park on the left before entering the village, coaches cannot go any further.
The walk passes through a beautiful Dartmoor village complete with village green. Then onto the high moor with granite tors and magnificent views of Dartmoor and the centre of Devon. The walk continues into the valley of the river Taw and back along the valley to the village. A good walk to experience the character of remote Dartmoor.
Other walks of different lengths or different areas and themes can be organised by making direct contact with the Education Service.
