Description
Southern Dartmoor amid moorland and woodland.
This part of Dartmoor features striking granite tors, rivers, and wooded valleys. The book uses Ivybridge and Princetown as key hubs, showing how short walks can offer a glimpse into the many sides of the landscape. Prehistoric remains and old quarry workings also give the walks a clear historical dimension.
Fifteen outings with different experiences.
The selection includes areas around Wistman’s Wood, Great Staple Tor, and Drizzlecombe, as well as remains of the quarries at Foggintor and Swelltor. The walks are designed as shorter outings rather than long full-day hikes. This means the book can be used to choose a single walk or to fill several holiday days with varied impressions.
Maps and route guidance that are easy to bring along.
Ordnance Survey maps accompany the descriptions, along with practical information on access, parking, and possible stops along the way. GPX files from the publisher provide a digital supplement. The compact format makes the book easy to carry, while photos and descriptions of points of interest help you choose what to experience.
Choose your walk according to conditions on the moor.
Dartmoor is known for rapidly changing weather and boggy ground, even on short walks. Open ridgelines and sheltered wooded valleys offer different options from day to day. The guide suits visitors who want a manageable selection of walks and wish to use the route descriptions to assess terrain and conditions before setting out.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Steve Davison. English language. 96 pages. First edition, published in 2024. ISBN 9781786311924.
