Two Moors Way

Two Moors Way

Cross Devon on a coast to coast walking holiday through Dartmoor and Exmoor.

4 to 13 nights
45-114 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous

From £495 per person

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About the trail

The Two Moors Way is a walk of stunning contrasts. From the sandy beach of Wembury Bay, it combines the wild heather uplands of Dartmoor with the steep-sided river valleys and ancient oak woodlands of Exmoor. Together, these pathways through distinct landscapes form the Devon Coast to Coast, one of England’s most beautiful country-crossing routes.

Expect desolate, granite-pocked heathland in Dartmoor, and peaceful, oak-clad hillsides in Exmoor. A wealth of scattered farmsteads and sleepy villages of cob and thatched cottages dot the countryside, culminating in the lovely little harbour at Lynmouth.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

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  • Two Moors Way
  • Two Moors Way - Dartmoor Section
  • Two Moors Way - Exmoor Section

About this route

8 to 13 nights
114 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous
2nd January to 24th December

From £980 per person

Two Moors Way

Our Two Moors Way walking holiday starts earlier than some, starting at the southern shoreline in Wembury so it truly crosses Devon from coast to coast. This 114-mile trail reaches Dartmoor at Ivybridge, touring through open moorland and along the River Dart, and crosses farmland to reach the pretty woods and coastal views of Exmoor.

It's a challenging route in places, with stiff climbs to breathtaking views, but the varied terrain and brilliantly friendly places to stay the night make the Two Moors Way thoroughly worthwhile.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
DCC0 From Wembury(L) to Lynmouth 8 nights, 7 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £980
DCC1 From Wembury(L) to Lynmouth 9 nights, 8 days walking Demanding £1100
DCC2 From Wembury(L) to Lynmouth 11 nights, 10 days walking Moderate / Demanding £1345
DCC3 From Wembury(L) to Lynmouth 12 nights, 11 days walking Moderate / Demanding £1460
DCC4 From Wembury(L) to Lynmouth 13 nights, 12 days walking Moderate £1585
"Along the River Barle to Simonsbath" by Robert Evans (2024) "Along the River Barle to Simonsbath" by Robert Evans (2024)
"Heading to Hawkridge with Exmoor in the Distance" by Robert Evans (2024) "Heading to Hawkridge with Exmoor in the Distance" by Robert Evans (2024)
"Lunch Stop at the Weal Eliza Mine Cottage" by Robert Evans (2024) "Lunch Stop at the Weal Eliza Mine Cottage" by Robert Evans (2024)
"Hawkridge" by Paul Copsey (2024) "Hawkridge" by Paul Copsey (2024)
"Near Witheridge" by Richard Moon (2022) "Near Witheridge" by Richard Moon (2022)
"Close Encounter of the Herd Kind" by Richard Moon (2022) "Close Encounter of the Herd Kind" by Richard Moon (2022)
"Along the Trail" by Liz Owsley (2021) "Along the Trail" by Liz Owsley (2021)
"Us on the Trail" by Liz Owsley (2021) "Us on the Trail" by Liz Owsley (2021)
"River Barle" by Patricia Cressey (2020) "River Barle" by Patricia Cressey (2020)
"Me and my Son at Tarr Steps" by Patricia Cressey (2020) "Me and my Son at Tarr Steps" by Patricia Cressey (2020)
"Clapper Bridge across the River Avon" by Patricia Cressey (2020) "Clapper Bridge across the River Avon" by Patricia Cressey (2020)
"Lichen-covered Signpost" by Patricia Cressey (2020) "Lichen-covered Signpost" by Patricia Cressey (2020)
"Alpacas between Holne and Widecombe-in-the-Moor" by Patricia Cressey (2020) "Alpacas between Holne and Widecombe-in-the-Moor" by Patricia Cressey (2020)
"Hunter's Tor" by Patricia Cressey (2020) "Hunter's Tor" by Patricia Cressey (2020)
"St Peters Church Knowstone" by Dagmara Ginter (2019) "St Peters Church Knowstone" by Dagmara Ginter (2019)
"Heather on Dr Blackalls Drive" by Dagmara Ginter (2019) "Heather on Dr Blackalls Drive" by Dagmara Ginter (2019)
"Dartmoor Ponies on Hameldown Beacon" by Dagmara Ginter (2019) "Dartmoor Ponies on Hameldown Beacon" by Dagmara Ginter (2019)
"A Cow near Scoriton" by Robert Kent (2017) "A Cow near Scoriton" by Robert Kent (2017)

Customer reviews from the Two Moors Way

“We had a fabulous time despite getting drenched. All accommodations good and friendly welcomes. Taxis all worked too. Thank you!”
Mrs Gawthorpe, UK
“Organisation as ever was excellent.”
Mr Whitehorn, UK
“While Challenging - it was a fantastic way to see the country.”
Mrs Noble, USA
“Perhaps our favorite walk to date. The portion across Dartmoor and mid-Devon was superb.”
Dr Burke, USA
“Weather great, accommodation very good. Everything worked perfectly.”
Mr Lee, UK
“A pleasant walk.”
Ms Savage, UK
“Superbly organised by Contours. Great overnight stays. Efficient luggage transport. Great assistance when needed. Very very happy.”
Dr Wallman, Australia
“The weather overall was good, and the distances walked each day easily achievable. It was my younger son's first experience of such a holiday and he came away saying he'd be happy to do another one.”
Ms Kendall, UK
“Our trip was terrific, over all!”
Mrs Woodworth, USA
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