Andrew on Hartland Tor, 10 minutes after the start of many possible walks from Beechwood.
Although I don't actually offer guided walks (yet!), I often plan routes and print out maps for Beechwood guests to follow - or not!
Possibly the most common activity on Dartmoor, walking can certainly be challenging , often wet , and cold sometimes but it is always a pleasure - at least it should be! I will go to great lengths to ensure that our guests are well prepared for the walks they intend to do as we rather like them to come back unbroken and happy. There are many books and pamphlets of walks and I'm not about to start writing my own just yet, however I do have favourites which can be started and finished here at Beechwood. Letterboxing is also a very popular activity and one to which we can introduce our guests.
Phil Page of Dartmoor Nature Tours
Guided Walks ...
The DNPA organise each year a calender of guided walks with qualified local guides. Generally these are easy enough walks from 2 to 4 hours in duration. Some guides, such as Tom Soby and Phil Page also do their own walks where they share their wealth of knowledge of Dartmoor.
"Fantastic accommodation & great walk -thank you both" - P & L, New Zealand
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Some walks from Beechwood These are just 3 of many popular walks from Beechwood, all could be modified, shortened or expanded depending on enthusiasm, ability and of course weather!
To the East Dart Waterfall via Hartland Tor and the Beehive Hut then back past Roundy Park to the Clapper Bridge and home
5.7 miles about 3 hours.
To Bellever Tor, Laughter Tor, Stepping Stones,Babeny and back via the Two Moors Way and Pizwell Farm.
9.5 miles about 4 and a half hours
To Grey Wethers stone circles, Sittaford Tor and onto Statts House. Over the East Dart river at Sandy Hole Pass to Lower White and Higher White Tors then Longaford Tor. Down through the Powdermills, and across the road intoBelelver Forest and home.
12.4 miles about 5 and a half hours
You will need Ordnance Survey Explorer map OL28
which is double sided to cover the whole of Dartmoor
and is available in a laminated activity version.
