Dartmoor Weekender


Details
Two hikes over two days with an overnight stay at Princetown, Dartmoor
What we will do:
Saturday
Hike 15k along a linear route
Climb 250m
Start/meet at Dunnabridge car park at 11:00am
Location: OS Dartmoor OL28 GR-642746
(what3words: eternally.swerving.imparts)
Route: Bellever Tor/Higher White Tor/Longaford Tor/Wistman’s Wood/Beardown Tor
End at Two Bridges
Car share over to Princetown
Saturday evening/night
Stay overnight in or around Princetown (or return home if you prefer).
Accommodation hub: Plume of Feathers campground where Dave & Kev will be camping. Other options include bunkhouses & B&B (see links).
Dinner (Sat) at the Plume of Feathers. This is a comfy pub with atmosphere, warmth & decent food (see website for details).
Links:
- Plume of Feathers: https://plumedartmoor.co.uk
- Fox Tor Cafe (& bunkhouse): https://www.foxtorcafe.com/bunkhouse-cheap-accommodation/
- Plume of Feathers campsite: https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk
- Prince of Wales bunkhouse: https://princeofwalesbunkhouse.co.uk
- Hotels & B&B: https://booking.com
*Book early (all had availability at time of posting)
**Plume of Feathers provide twin room options
***Campsite costs £15 per pitch (1 person) + £10 per additional person
Sunday
Breakfast at Fox Tor Cafe, Princetown at 09:00am (see website for menu)
Hike 14k around a circular route
Climb 560m
Start/meet: Dartmoor Inn Car Park at 10:30am
OS Dartmoor OL28 GR-549752 (what3words: rattled.amid.clustered)
Route: Great Mis Tor/Greena Ball/Cocks Hill/White Tor/Wedlake/Cox Tor/Great Staple Tor
So for the weekend:
- Bring water (at least 1.5 litres), snacks, walking footwear and weather appropriate clothing.
- Shorts are fine but offer no protection against tics.
- H&S is your responsibility.
- Paid up members have priority... info on joining us on home page
Due to the distance involved to the walk please car share to also save on costs!
See you soon😊

Dartmoor Weekender