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Tavistock is an excellent base for Dartmoor walking — with routes from the town itself leading directly onto the open moor. Here are the best walks within 15km, from short riverside routes to longer moorland circuits.

17 walks near Tavistock

moderate

Shaugh Prior River and Woods Walk

A lovely wooded river walk on Dartmoor’s southern edge, rich in shade, water and old bridge character.

4.5 km1h 45m125m

moderate

Black-a-Tor Copse Walk

A quiet walk to one of Dartmoor’s last high-level oakwoods.

3.8 km1h 35m130m

moderate

Lydford Gorge Rim Walk

A woodland edge walk with dramatic glimpses into one of the South West’s deepest river gorges.

3.6 km1h 35m110m

moderate

Tamar Trails — Morwellham Quay Walk

A scenic 8.2 km walk from Tamar Trails to Morwellham Quay, exploring Devon Great Consols, woodland tracks and the historic Tavistock Canal p

8.2 km2h 30m

challenging

Kylgh Kernow — Gunnislake to Launceston (Stage Walk)

A 25.6 km stage of the Kylgh Kernow route from Gunnislake to Launceston, following quiet lanes, farmland and ridge country along the Tamar V

25.6 km6h 30m

challenging

Princetown — Swincombe Deserted Village Loop

A challenging Dartmoor loop from Princetown to the Swincombe Valley, taking in Whiteworks, Nun's Cross and the edge of Foxtor Mire. Remote,

19.5 km6h25m

moderate

Tavy Cleave Golden-Hour Loop

A rewarding circular walk into Tavy Cleave, one of Dartmoor's most striking river gorges, with a rocky riverside path, open-top views and a

6.8 km2h 30m260m

Challenging

Kylgh Kernow: Gunnislake to Launceston

A long-distance inland stage through Tamar country ending at Launceston Castle.

25.6 km

moderate

Brent Tor Church

A heritage walk taking in the dramatic church perched on volcanic rock.

3 km1h 15m120m

moderate

Drizzlecombe Stone Rows

A heritage walk taking in one of Dartmoor’s most impressive prehistoric ritual landscapes.

8 km3h 15m285m

moderate

Eylesbarrow Tin Mine

A heritage walk taking in remote moorland and one of Dartmoor’s great tin-working landscapes.

9 km3h 40m260m

moderate

Garreg Du Hidden Cairn

A heritage walk taking in a quieter Dartmoor objective with prehistoric interest away from the obvious crowds.

7 km2h 50m190m

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