Walk 1 (4.7 miles) | Walk 2 (4.3 miles) | Walk 3 (1.5 miles) |
Cranbrook Castle | North Bovey | Local |
The name means 'farmstead on the moor'.
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Walk 1 Cranbrook Castle (4.7 miles)
Difficulty:
A great moorland walk to a hill fort castle with spectacular views.
The Walk
A From the centre of Moretonhampstead turn into Cross Street direction Exeter.
Turn left into a park then continue through a graveyard.
At Lime Street turn right.
After bridge turn left into a public footpath.
B The walk gently climbs towards Cranbrook through quite a secluded part of Devon.
C At the top you can enjoy some spectacular glimpses of Dartmoor.
D Cranbrook Castle is an iron age hill fort and can be visited en route.
E Caution:There are some some awkward stiles to negotiate making the walk unsuitable for those with restricted mobility.
The paths are generally well defined.
terrain: | tracks, paths |
lanes | |
main roads | 5 mins |
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altitude range | 162 - 311 m |
quality of track | *** |
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Walk 1
Walks near Moretonhampstead | |
Dunsford | |
![]() | Many delightful walks around Dunsford & Steps Bridge including the famous and Daffodil Walk |
Chagford | |
![]() | Superb walks from this bustling Market town exploring the stunning beauty of this part of Dartmoor. |
North Bovey | |
![]() | North Bovey is one of the most idyllic villages in Devon. It is quite isolated and , perhaps because of this, the village has retained its original charm. An excellent pub walk! |
Grimspound | |
![]() | During the bronze age Grimspound , made of granite blocks , enclosed 24 hut circles, suggesting a milder climate and an abundance of trees. Two popular walks. |
Dartmoor Walks | |
![]() | Carefully selected walks with easy car access! |
Walk 2 North Bovey (4.3 miles)
Difficulty:
This most delightful & popular walk leads to North Bovey (& pub) via Fursdon then returns following the Dartmoor Way Trail.
For more details check North Bovey
North Bovey has one pub , the Ring of Bells
Walk 3 Local (1.4 miles)
Difficulty:
This short walk joins the newly re-established Dartmoor Way then returns following public foot paths and quiet lanes.
![]() | Start :Junction Ford St & Cross St |