They chose to walk on the round reservoir path rather than take the bridleway above Beechcroft and Narrator plantations. The round reservoir path runs between the road and the reservoir edge avoiding the many cars and cyclists that were using the road. They assessed the route as safe for most and highlighted challenges/obstacles on the route including road traffic, fallen trees on the path around the reservoir, uneven terrain with lots of loose stones and rocks during the ascent from Burrator, and livestock (particularly cows and ponies with calves and foals). Key features from the route include Burrator reservoir and its dam, South Hessary tor which you can climb up and discover a metal creature, and other great views including Plymouth Sound and Bodmin Moor!...

Kats Koster-Shadbolt

They describe this route as generally easy starting on roads then entering the open moorland and a disused railway. You also need to understand and follow leave no trace principles as there are no toilets or bins on route....

Kats Koster-Shadbolt

Easy tracks and great views. A good slice of Dartmoor. Going from Princetown to Yelverton is down hill....

pilea

It's an excellent slice of Dartmoor that largely follows the dismantled railway line through the moor - with firm stone path a fair amount of the way....

danravenellison

This route suggests going down the steep and twisty road 500 metres east of Dartmeet....

pilea

We checked this route on a hot and dry Saturday, as part of wider efforts to create the Slow Ways National Parks Trail. It certainly makes a great leg for the trial. Someone might know of a better west-east crossing of the Moor, but in terms of views, mix of places, distinct paths, ease of navigation, directness and avoidance of bog - this must be a good contender.. This is a solid route that largely follows the Two Moors Way and the Dartmoor Way High Moor Link, so it is reasonably way marked. Between 1km East of Dartmeet and just west of Ponsworthy the route sticks to quiet lanes instead. This means you miss out on the delightful view of Shap Tor but also the likelihood of getting wet feet in the valley 500m to its west.. 1) Between Jordan and Ponsworthy the route on the ground follows a riverside path, a small distance to the east of the right of way marked on OS maps. It's obvious where to go when you get there.....

danravenellison

Lovely walk through Dartmoor, fantastic views, few hill climbs but nothing strenuous. Great day....

One Woman Walks

Beautiful route that keeps to common land and tracks. Really easy to follow, not difficult. I walked it in rain and mist, but still had a great time....

One Woman Walks

Mile and I had a great time walking this route. An alternative route could go down the lane passed the reservoir to avoid this....

danravenellison

If visibility is poor whilst crossing Chagford Common it is safest to stick to the path close to the eastern edge of Fernworthy Forest and follow the line south (or north). The walk through Bellever is delightful. Overall a good days walking....

Tim Ryan

It does cross open moorland between Warren Cross and Yardworthy, and although this section is mostly along the Two Moors Way, it is not signed and could be difficult in poor visibility. There are refreshment opportunities at The Warren Inn, a pub and cafe at Postbridge, pub at Two Bridges....

Tim Ryan

Navigation is needed from Merrivale to Princetown to avoid a long walk in on the B3312....

Tim Ryan

Like all routes across the moor - even on the Dartmoor Way High Moor Route there is no signage, so an ability to navigate is required, particularly in poor visibility. the route avoids Merrivale so unfortunately there are no refreshment stops available....

Tim Ryan

I think it to be a good option if you are prepared to cross open moorland, rather than take the long road walk. Like tavpri(1) there is a good refreshment option in Merryvale. The Dartmoor Inn....

Tim Ryan

I walked the route in good visibility and found no difficulty crossing Whitchurch Down to Merryvale....

Tim Ryan

I walked it in early September in variable conditions, which included, sun early on, then rain followed by mist. The route crosses both Okehampton and Merryvale ranges....

Tim Ryan

Utilising tracks and paths across the moor and the Dartmoor Way between Lydford and Peter Tavy....

Tim Ryan

It mostly follows defined tracks or worn paths, with a minor road section, and is well waymarked. At Combeshead Tor car park the route turns off the road and follows a faint worn path up over Holne Moor via Horn’s Cross....

Helen C

Much of the route is on solid tracks (Princetown to Nun’s Cross and then Red Lake to Ivybridge) but there are a couple of sections where the path is undefined on the ground, some boggy places and stream crossings. Between the leat just past Nun’s Cross Farm and Plym Ford the path is very undefined and boggy once you’re up on the top (although fabulous views)....

Helen C

From there it's fairly simple although in the later forests, around Fernworthy, there's a lot of deforestation so all the maps are a bit inaccurate in the size of the forests. But once you make it to Chagford it's a beautiful little town with a great camping shop for getting any new supplies....

Steven Pinkham

The route follows the Dartmoor Way High Moor link (DWHML) (technically the plotted route follows a bridleway but the DWHML is the walked route). At Hexworthy the route joins minor country lanes & past the Forest Inn. The route continues on minor lanes & footpaths to Dartmeet, where there is a café in the car park. The slow way follows the road but it’s not too busy (even in August) & for the most part you can walk on verge. Dropping down into the River Dart valley the way follows footpaths through fields & woodland & then on minor roads into Ashburton....

Helen C

It takes you on the RedLake Tramway which is a great hike, just be prepared for wet boots & plenty of wind!...

Steven Pinkham

Once out of Yelverton, quite a lot of this route follows disused railway routes and are just long, gentle inclines....

Richard Wetenhall

Second, the path from Postbridge to Chagford via the reservoir is poorly marked on the slow ways maps. Just after this the Slow Ways path goes straight on, but really the better path is to the right and into the forest above the reservoir....

Richard Wetenhall

I walked most of this route but deviated at the Tavistock end by going up Green Lane to reach the golf course (from Mount Tavy Road, north of this route)....

Andrew Davies

Loved walking this route - especially the views across South Devon and out to sea when coming off the moor....

pilea

This route works, but it was very very wet in a few places when I tried to walk it. I've shared Priivy Two as a good alternative that is very similar, just a bit more dry....

danravenellison

Some of the route is on an old railway and on solid tracks, but do come prepared for wet ground and indistinct paths....

danravenellison

surrounded by beautiful moorland, with forest walking, disused mining railway trail and some road between Princetown and Two Bridges....

Tim Ryan

A very enjoyable walk using bridleways and old disused railways to cross open moorland. Scarcely any road, but that which exists near Yelverton is a quiet lane with pavement or wide verges. very pleasant walk....

Tim Ryan