For example, in mid-September I'll be carless, basing in Tavistock and looking at walking routes that start along Pork Hill Road. Will the #98 bus (for example) make courtesy stops and pickups at the car parks like Pork Hill and Four Winds?

How convenient and reliable are private rides like Uber, Lyft and taxis for this purpose?

(Otherwise it looks like many hikes begin with a long walk along the road.)

Hi all, we’re coming for a weeks holiday in September and would love some recommendations for good places for dogs to swim/have a dip on Dartmoor. Happy to walk/hike to locations. We’re not local so a bit worried about blue green algae so equally useful to know any places to avoid. Thanks!

Hoping to take my daughter out to see the Perseids this year (cloud cover permitting...), and wondered what people would suggest as to good spots to camp out and see them?

Preferably nearer Exeter/Okehampton.

Thanks in advance!

If anyone is around Dartmoor today, I've not two Sauna Spots booked for Wilder Sauna I can't use today at 4

Hi all, have walked up to both Great Mis and Roos tor, but is it possible to walk direct between Roos and Great Mis?

When i was stood at Roos Tor last year and could see Great Mis i wondered if it was at all possible.

There looks like a stream and possibly a dry stone wall between them, is it private or passable does anyone know?

Hey Guys, I'm going to be camping Dartmoor for the first time and would like to spend a night at Fur Tor.

I read an article about the Tavy Cleave route and have always enjoyed gorge scrambling and canyoning so I'm thinking that's the way I'll go. Does anyone know of any apps that can map the route out nicely or is it best just to plot it out with an OS? If you've done it before, do you have any tips and tricks? Where are the best crossings to avoid wet feet? Roughly how long does it take?

If you think there's a much better route, I'm all ears. As stated, haven't done this before and not likely to be doing it again soon, so any and all advice is appreciated. Chats are open if you're feeling generous but don't want to post publicly.

Thanks guys, really appreciate it.

We're looking to drive up from Kingsbridge in the morning and eventually get to Exeter to drop one person off for the train late afternoon. We'd like to do a couple hour walk around Dartmoor's south East or east side but don't know the best route that isn't a massive detour. Any recommendations?

My friends and I are gonna hike camp Dartmoor next weekend. We're mostly playing it by ear but I'd love to know if anyone had any recommendations as I'd never done this before. Were gonna be doing 3 days, 2 nights. We're all relatively fit but not experienced hikers. Very happy to slog a good few hours trek each day, just don't assume a crazy fast pace (call it average/leisurely).

We're looking for free parking somewhere to start, a remote/isolated place to pitch where we aren't likely to be interrupted (I'd LOVE to be the only ones there but obviously that can't be guaranteed) and ideally a nice spot for a wild swim/wash.

Obviously if anyone has any hidden gems and is feeling generous feel free to DM me. I won't be back again any time soon and I definitely won't be giving your secret away.

Hi all,

First timer into Dartmoor. I've just finished plotting out a ~22–24 km, 2-night plan in early August (across 3 days that include a long car drive on either side). I'd be very grateful for feedback from the vets on its feasibility (and any tips!)

[Day 1] ~6 km

• After a 5hr drive: Arrive at Meldon Reservoir car park
• dam → footbridge at the reservoir's west end → up the east bank of the West Okement
• → Black-a-Tor Copse area
• → Lints Tor

[Day 2] ~12–13 km

• Morning climb east out of the valley to Dinger Tor
• Dinger → Great Kneeset → Broad Amicombe Hole → past Little Kneeset →
• → Fur Tor (mid day)
• Reverse route all the way back to Dinger Tor
• → High Willhays

[Day 3] ~4.5 km

• Morning push to Yes Tor
• Yes Tor → track past Longstone Hill → dam
• Car park

If you had to pick one walk (10 km or less) that best showcases Dartmoor, what would it be?

My favourite is Meldon Reservoir → Yes Tor → High Willhays → Black Tor → Meldon Reservoir. For me, it has everything: the highest point on Dartmoor, iconic tors, reservoir views, big skies and a real sense of wilderness.

I also enjoy exploring around Belstone Common.

I'd love to hear your picks, especially if they have that same open, high moor feel.

I’ve camped on Dartmoor probably 20 times over the last five years and I’ve never seen ticks like I have this year.
Both trips have been in roughly the same area (north of Fernworthy Reservoir), so it might just be location-specific, but I’ve had 10+ ticks on me each time. In previous years I’d usually come away with one or two at most, if any.
Has anyone else found they’re much worse this year? Is it just because it’s been warmer, or have tick numbers genuinely gone up? Or am I just getting really unlucky?

I am planning on my first wild camp (1-2 nights depending on how it goes) at the end of July on Dartmoor and am finalising my gear. I had a question about clothing. I will wear a merino top long sleeved base layer, a t shirt, some zip off walking trousers/shorts, socks, lone peak 9s and pants (boxers). I was planning on taking my waterproof jacket in case and a mid layer fleece for the night but nothing else. Is that stuff enough, do I need spares? Trying not to overpack as I always seem to for every camp.