THE TWO MOORS WAY | Cicerone hiking guide

hiking guide

Discover the Two Moors Way, a 188km (117-mile) long-distance walk traversing the breadth of England’s southwest peninsula. Known as Devon’s Coast to Coast walk, this remarkable route combines the well-established path between Ivybridge and Lynmouth with the Erme–Plym Trail, beginning (or ending) at Wembury Bay on the dramatic South Devon coast.

Crossing two of southwest England’s most magnificent and contrasting moorlands, Dartmoor and Exmoor, the Two Moors Way offers a memorable adventure for walkers of all abilities. The comprehensive Cicerone guidebook divides the route into 11 manageable daily stages (between 11 and 29km or 7–18 miles), which can be adjusted to suit different experience levels and ambitions.

Along the way, walkers experience the untamed granite heights of Dartmoor, the softer wilds of Exmoor, and the tranquil landscapes of the South Hams, far from the bustle of Devon’s popular coastal resorts.

• Navigate the Two Moors Way with confidence using the separate 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey route map booklet included with the guidebook, plus 1:50,000 OS maps and step-by-step description in the guidebook
• An abbreviated route description is included for those looking to walk the route in the opposite direction: north to south
• Each stage features a detailed route information box with start and finish points, distances in kilometres and miles, ascent data and estimated timings (with stops)
• Each stage also includes invaluable information on public transport, public toilets, accommodation and refreshments available on (or near) the route
• For days when the weather closes in, low-level alternative routes are suggested for some moorland stretches, ensuring safe and enjoyable passage on the Two Moors Way, whatever the conditions
• The facilities planner and route summary table provide a breakdown of each stage of the Two Moors Way for more adaptable itineraries. Walkers can combine shorter stretches for longer days, such as Wembury to Ivybridge or Chagford to Morchard Road, or linger to savour the scenic surroundings