Connect Widecombe in the Moor with Slow Ways
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Slow Ways linking Widecombe in the Moor and Ashburton, Bovey Tracey, Moretonhampstead, Princetown
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Widecombe in the Moor’s four Slow Ways are 63% checked
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Walk to Widecombe in the Moor from further afield
| Route | Slow Way | Distance | To do | Pledge | Ascent | Descent | ||||
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| Priwid one |
Princetown—Widecombe in the Moor
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Distance 17km/10mi |
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Survey me | U U | Ascent 484m | Descent 655m | ||
| Widash one |
Widecombe in the Moor—Ashburton
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Distance 10km/6mi |
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Double check | U U | Ascent 222m | Descent 400m | |
| Widash two |
Widecombe in the Moor—Ashburton
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Distance 10km/6mi |
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Verify me | U U | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
| Widbov one |
Widecombe in the Moor—Bovey Tracey
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Distance 13km/8mi |
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Review me | U U | Ascent 260m | Descent 471m | ||
| Widbov two |
Widecombe in the Moor—Bovey Tracey
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Distance 13km/8mi |
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Review me | U U | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
| Widmor one |
Widecombe in the Moor—Moretonhampstead
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Distance 13km/8mi |
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Survey me | U U | Ascent 343m | Descent 389m |
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Collective progress
58% of Widecombe in the Moor’s four route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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6 people have contributed to Widecombe in the Moor’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
0 people have surveyed a route in Widecombe in the Moor
76km out of 76km have been walked and reviewed
144km of reviews have been shared in Widecombe in the Moor
Latest Updates
It’s not well signposted in places, indeed it’s not signposted at all so be prepared. Walked as part of the National Parks Challenge 2026....
John Scott
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
It is mostly along minor country roads, which are single lane mostly but wide enough for a car and pedestrian to pass....
Tim Ryan
There is very little traffic, at least on the Saturday morning in early September when I walked it there was very little, and for most of it the roads are narrow so driving is usually slow and there are many places to step off the road....
Tim Ryan
Care is needed between the clapper bridge at Becca Brook and the disused quarry at Holwell....
Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan added Widbov two, a new walk from Widecombe in the Moor to Bovey Tracey
Walk this routeWhich as indicated in the route description follows the Templar Way between Haytor Vale and Challabrook farm on the outskirts of Bovey Tracey....
Tim Ryan
This route largely follows quiet moorland and country lanes with some public footpath sections at either end. The route starts on a public footpath through Widecombe churchyard then down across a field to join a quiet country lane. It is difficult to find a more direct route with less road walking but the lanes are quiet and scenic....
Helen C
Helen C added Widash two, a new walk from Widecombe in the Moor to Ashburton
Walk this routeI can’t recommend this slowway due to an access issue - section through Welstor Cottage to Bowdley has no public access - otherwise would have been a good route. Have uploaded widash two as an alternative which uses most of this route but avoids issue....
Helen C
From North Bovey it follows quiet country lanes and a lovely holloway. Choice of pubs and cafés at Widecombe (I can recommend the Rugglestone south of the village centre en route to Ashburton - it also has a camping field)....
Helen C
It's quite a climb from there up on to the moor at Heatree, but very quiet - with options to go on other lanes if you want....
chloebee
Martin Hibbert added Widmor one, a new walk from Widecombe in the Moor to Moretonhampstead
Walk this routeMartin Hibbert added Widbov one, a new walk from Widecombe in the Moor to Bovey Tracey
Walk this routeMartin Hibbert added Priwid one, a new walk from Princetown to Widecombe in the Moor
Walk this route[email protected] added Widash one, a new walk from Widecombe in the Moor to Ashburton
Walk this routeWidecombe in the Moor’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SX7188976839
Lat / Lon
50.57720° / -3.81070°
Easting / Northing
271,889E / 76,839N
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