About the route
One of the most stunning walking routes in South West England
The original Two Moors Way spans 102 miles from Ivybridge on the southern boundary of Dartmoor National Park to Lynmouth on the North Devon coast in Exmoor National Park. If you wish to complete a coast-to-coast walk you can start at Wembury on the South Devon coast and follow the Erme-Plym trail to Ivybridge, adding around 15 miles. See the route charts for a detailed overview of the route.
Much of the route is waymarked in both directions, but there are some remote stretches and the moorland sections are not signed – here the weather can change quickly. You should therefore carry the relevant maps (the guidebook includes a map book, plus loads of useful information) and know how to read them – a compass is also strongly advisable.
Helpful travel tips
A complete guide to the Two Moors Way
Originally published by Cicerone Press in 2015 (fully updated and extended in 2019), this is an invaluable guide to help you plan and complete the route, written by the Association’s very own Sue Viccars. Information about local history, archaeology, geology, wildlife and facilities is spread throughout the directions.
OS 1: 25 000 map booklet included.
