top of page



Taw Head Dartmoor Walk: Following the River Taw to Its Source
A long and exhilarating Dartmoor hike from Belstone to Taw Head, following the River Taw towards its remote source beneath Hangingstone Hill. This memorable seven-mile walk takes in Taw Marsh, Oke Tor, Steeperton Tor, Belstone Tor and some of the wildest scenery in Devon.
Martin Hesp
5 days ago5 min read


Southern Dartmoor: A Call to the Hills
Escape to Dartmoor’s wide-open spaces on this easy four-mile walk from Saddle Tor to Buckland Beacon, with sweeping views, ancient legends, and the famous Ten Commandments stones.
Martin Hesp
May 116 min read


Dartmoor Walks: Trowlesworthy Warren and the Whitehall Yeo China Clay Pit
Discover one of Dartmoor’s most fascinating short walks as Martin Hesp explores Trowlesworthy Warren from Cadover Bridge to Great Trowlesworthy Tor. This scenic circular route passes ancient rabbit warrens, prehistoric remains, dramatic granite tors and the striking Whitehall Yeo china clay pit, combining wild moorland beauty with centuries of human history
Martin Hesp
Nov 2, 20256 min read


Dartmoor Walks - Over Hamel Down
Martin Hesp takes us on a walk up over the hills from Widecombe in the Moor, following in the footsteps of Uncle Tom Cobley and All…
Martin Hesp
Aug 27, 20214 min read


Dartmoor Walk - Haytor to Widdecombe
Martin Hesp enjoys a walk on Dartmoor by taking a useful seasonal bus service to the top of the hills
Martin Hesp
Aug 9, 20214 min read


Travel - Visiting Switzerland With Dartmoor Farmers
Martin Hesp recalls the time he joined a group of Dartmoor farmers on a trip to the Simmental in Switzerland
Martin Hesp
Feb 2, 20218 min read
bottom of page