Two Moors Way, Devon

The Two Moors Way is one of Devon's most significant walking routes, a 104-mile (167 km) long-distance footpath that links Dartmoor in the south with Exmoor in the north. The route passes through some of the county's most varied landscapes, from the high granite plateaus of Dartmoor, through pastoral farming country and river valleys, to the heather moorlands and coastal fringes of Exmoor. The path connects several market towns including Buckfastleigh, Ashburton, Tiverton, and Dulverton, making it accessible in stages for walkers of varying abilities and time constraints.

Walkers on the Two Moors Way experience Devon's natural diversity over the course of the full journey or in shorter sections. The southern section near Buckfastleigh climbs onto Dartmoor's open upland, affording extensive moorland views before descending into the valleys beyond. The middle stretches pass through rural villages and working countryside, offering encounters with traditional Devon landscapes. The northern sections lead towards Exmoor's dramatic ridge terrain and the transition towards the Bristol Channel coast. The route is well-marked and supported by numerous guidebooks and online resources. For travellers using the heritage rail network (South Devon Railway, Dart Valley Railway), the Two Moors Way provides excellent walking opportunities from stations, allowing for multi-day explorations or themed transport and walking journeys through one of England's most distinctive regions.