Two Moors Way
A 90-mile long-distance path in Devon linking Dartmoor with Exmoor. Both moors are crossed as part of the walk. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SX 636 563
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
Time: 38–45 hours
Duration: 6–9 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL9 Exmoor, Barnstaple, Lynton, Minehead and Dulverton
OL20 South Devon, Brixham to Newton Ferrers
OL28 Dartmoor
113 Okehampton, Hatherleigh, North Tawton and Lapford
114 Exeter, Exe Valley, Crediton, Tiverton and Dulverton
127 South Molton and Chulmleigh
Summary
The Two Moors Way, also known as the Devon Coast to Coast, is a long-distance path that runs from Ivybridge in South Devon to Lynmouth on the coast of North Devon, crossing parts of both Dartmoor and Exmoor along the way. The route was officially opened on 29 May 1976, a fact commemorated on four inscribed stones located along the way.
Although there is one most widely used route, passing through (from south to north) Hexworthy, Postbridge, Chagford, Hittisleigh, Morchard Bishop, Witheridge, Hawkridge, Knowstone, Withypool, and Simonsbath, during some parts of the Way alternative routes are possible, one of these passing through Holne rather than Hexworthy and Postbridge. Allow for about 15 miles per day on the trail. Though it is well-marked and mostly maintained, the going can be slow over the moor, particularly when muddy or when covered in snow. (Source: Wikipedia)