Walking on Dartmoor
Dartmoor is a wonderfull place to explore - but please be carefull!! Weather can change very quickly, and paths are often not well defined. Always take precautions and go prepared. This includes Map, Compass and Whistle - The mists can descend very quickly. Always take suitable clothing, including waterproofs. Try on-line stores such as Cotswold Outdoor or Field & Trek to make sure you are prepared.
Easy Walks
A great place to start your walk is from Shipley Bridge. A free carpark, and the ease of access makes it a popular spot throughout the year to start a family stroll. WC's are available in the Car Park, and in summer an Ice-Cream Van is normally popular with the children!!
Avon Dam - Easy
Start at Shipley Bridge and follow the single track access road up through the valley. This walk is suitable for all, is a gentle slope up a single lane private road (no traffik) and is suitable for children, pushchairs and bikes
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Photos from this walk
Long Walks
Avon Dam - Extended
Start at Shipley Bridge and follow the easy route up to the Dam. From here the walk gets out onto the moor following the right hand side of the Dam and past the top of the reservoir. A little bit furthur up the feeder river there is the ancient "clapper bridge" cross this and then climb up to the top of the moor and the Eastern Barrow, before returning back down to Shipley Bridge
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Tramway Walk
Again starting at the car park at Shipley Bridge this route by-passes the popular Avon dam and climbs up one of the old Tramways which served the china clay pit on the top of the moor. Follow the old tramway route up onto the top of the moor before joining the Two Moors way to return to Shipley via Ball gate and Diamond Lane
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Coastal Walks
Gara Rock
Start at the small car park at East Portlemouth near the church, or at the National Trust Car park at Mill Bay.
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