Granite Way
A 10-mile walk in Devon skirting the northwest edge of Dartmoor National Park, from Okehampton Station to Lydford Castle. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SX 592 944
Distance: 10 miles (16 km)
Time: 4–5 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL28 Dartmoor
113 Okehampton, Hatherleigh, North Tawton and Lapford
Summary
The Granite Way is a 10-mile walking and cycling route running along the northwest edge of Dartmoor, following roadways, bridleways, and a disused railway line that was formerly part of the Exeter to Plymouth railway of the London and South Western Railway. The route generally runs below the granite cap of Dartmoor National Park. Traveling from Okehampton to Lydford, the Granite Way visits Meldon Viaduct, Meldon Junction, Prewley Moor, Sourton, Lake, Bridestowe, and Fernworthy Down. The route connects with other local footpaths, including the Two Castles Trail and the West Devon Way.