Princetown & High Dartmoor
23 miles from Exeter • Various moorland walks
Princetown is the heart of Dartmoor at 1,400 feet elevation. Access to high moorland, tors, and true wilderness walking. Famous for the prison.
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Moderate to Challenging
Various moorland walks
Yes
Pay & display
Overview
Princetown is the heart of Dartmoor at 1,400 feet elevation. Access to high moorland, tors, and true wilderness walking. Famous for the prison.
What to Expect
High Dartmoor at its most atmospheric. Wild moorland, ancient tors, and dramatic landscapes. Can be bleak and weather-exposed but spectacular.
Best For
- ✓High moorland
- ✓Wild walks
- ✓Tor walking
- ✓Dartmoor atmosphere
Not Ideal For
- ⚠Easy walks
- ⚠Poor weather days
- ⚠Inexperienced walkers
Things to Be Aware Of
- ⚠High and exposed - weather changes fast
- ⚠Navigation skills needed for remote walks
- ⚠Military firing ranges - check times
Local Tips from Evie
The Plume of Feathers and Two Bridges Hotel are dog-friendly. Check military firing times before heading out. This is proper Dartmoor - be prepared.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Princetown good for dog walking?
Excellent but keep dogs on leads around free-roaming livestock. High and exposed - weather changes fast.
What is special about the Princetown Visitor Centre?
The building was a hotel where Arthur Conan Doyle stayed while writing The Hound of the Baskervilles!
Practical Information
Princetown, Dartmoor
PL20 6QF
Princetown car parks.
Dogs on leads needed - free-roaming sheep and ponies everywhere. The Plume of Feathers and Two Bridges Hotel are dog-friendly pubs.
Need a Dog Walker?
I walk dogs at Princetown & High Dartmoor regularly. Get in touch if you need help.
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