Two Moors Way Section 4: Holne to Hameldown

Route Description for Two Moors Way Section 4: Holne to Hameldown

Whether you are aiming to complete the entire walk through Dartmoor and Exmoor or simply this part of it, the Two Moors Way Section 4: Holne to Hameldown is a beautifully scenic adventure that will expose you to wonderful landscapes and memorable experiences. Setting out from the trailhead in Holne, you will head to the northeast and descend the hillside, working your way along the banks of the River Dart as it cuts through the Devon Countryside. Eventually, you will cross over the river and begin to climb uphill to the northwest, traversing the summits of Leigh Tor and Aish Tor in the process. Here, the trail will bend to the north and offer scenic views overlooking the picturesque expanse of Dart Gorge to the west before heading downhill to the village of Ponsworthy. After a stretch of walking along the West Webburn River, you will turn to the northeast and climb uphill on the final leg of the walk to the car park that marks the terminus.