About this tour
An eight-hour guided exploration of Dartmoor's moorland landscape, departing from your accommodation in a comfortable Mercedes minibus. You'll navigate granite tors, encounter wild ponies and cattle on foot, and visit the atmospheric settings that shaped novels by Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle. The tour balances vehicle comfort with guided walking, finishing at a traditional pub of your choice for lunch. Pick-up and drop-off included within 15 miles of Paignton.
Highlights
- Walk amongst wild ponies and moorland cattle herds
- Granite tors and ancient Bronze Age settlements
- Locations featuring in classic detective fiction
- Mix of vehicle touring and on-foot exploration
- Traditional country pub lunch reservation included
- Binoculars and weather ponchos supplied
- Air-conditioned Mercedes transport
What to expect
Expect a combination of seated touring and moderate walking across open moorland. Your guide will drive to key viewpoints and layby locations, then lead short walks to tors and heritage sites. The landscape is exposed and windswept, so bring waterproofs even on clear days. Walking boots with grip are essential. You'll encounter Dartmoor's famous semi-wild livestock—keep distance but photography opportunities are plentiful. The pace is leisurely rather than challenging, though terrain is uneven underfoot. Mid-tour, you'll stop for refreshments (coffee, tea at your request), then proceed to your chosen pub where a table is reserved; food costs are separate.
Good to know
Moderate fitness required; not suitable for pregnancy, spinal injuries, or cardiovascular concerns. Wear sturdy walking boots and layers—moorland weather changes rapidly. Eight hours includes travel time from Paignton (15-mile radius). Service animals welcome. Lunch bill is your own; coffee/tea stops available on request.
Frequently asked
- How long does Dartmoor Tour take?
- Dartmoor Tour runs for approximately 8 hours.
- How much does Dartmoor Tour cost?
- Prices start from GBP $238 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Dartmoor Tour run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Dartmoor Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.