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

4 to 6 nights
45 miles
Moderate to Demanding
2nd January to 24th December

From £495 per person

Two Moors Way - Exmoor Section

Visit lovely mid-Devon villages as you tour through the rolling moorland and rugged coastline of the Exmoor National Park. This section of the Two Moors Way combines low- and high-level walking to enjoy wonderful views over Dartmoor and Exmoor.

Lush wetlands embrace the trail along the Little Dart River, abundant with plant and animal life. Within Exmoor itself, majestic red deer and the famous Exmoor ponies graze on beautiful gold moorland. The dramatic hogs back cliffs march down to the sea at the walk’s end in Lynmouth.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
DCCE0 From Morchard Bishop(T) to Lynmouth 4 nights, 3 days walking Demanding £495
DCCE1 From Morchard Bishop(T) to Lynmouth 5 nights, 4 days walking Moderate / Demanding £615
DCCE2 From Morchard Bishop(T) to Lynmouth 6 nights, 5 days walking Moderate £735

Customer reviews from the Two Moors Way - Exmoor Section

“Outstandingly beautiful countryside, average daily mileage was just right.”
Mrs Higgins, UK
“Very good walk, thanks, and managed to avoid the rain altogether.”
Mr Sharp, UK
“Always so well informed and excellent documentation.”
Miss Owsley, UK
“The Two Moors Way is a beautiful walk. All the arrangements worked very well.”
Mr Frostick, UK
“Route is mostly very clearly marked. We hardly needed descriptions, which makes walking relaxed! Quality of B&B’s was very good with some excellent. We also enjoyed very good food.”
Mrs Bolk, Netherlands
“I am knocking on 80 and Beth 77. A suitably strenuous walk but well within our capabilities. Wonderful countryside and enjoyably isolated. Just the sort of holiday we love best. Will look forward to doing more in this area, or elsewhere with Contours.”
Mr Carter, UK
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