Dartmoor North to South
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End: Ivybridge Railway Station, OS Grid: SX647567 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)
Gain (+/- 10%): 832m (2730ft)
Total (+/- 10%): 1676m (5498ft)
Loss (+/- 10%): 843m (2768ft)
Max. Elevation: 600m (1968ft)
Waypoints
Start of the walk
There are many ways to get to this point, but this is where the moors show their true face !!
Much of the true wilderness has now passed. March on and head for the twin beacons above Princeton and a well earned seat at the Plume of Feathers.
Whilst some people do manage the whole route ina day, why rush ! Take the weight of your feet and a pint in your hand at either of Princetons public houses. Accommodation is also available to suit the pocket, from a night under canvas, a bunk behind the Plume, or a comfortable B and B.
Admire the views of the northern moor alongside the gentler slopes of the Southern half and away to the coast.
Pick up the route of the old dismantled tramway for a route march towards your destination.
It's all downhill from here !
Not served amazingly well, so plan in advance.
This walk is great, Dartmoor is one of our neglected parks but is simply stunning
Walks don't come any moor appealing . . .
This is a test comment - i did this walk years ago and it's very good. Dartmoor is wonderful, wild, windy, dramatic scenery, often wet, with fantastic outcrops of rock - great for kids to scramble on and climb.