Two Moors Way
Explore Two Moors Way and cross Devon from coast to coast on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Two Moors Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/two-moors-way
Cross Devon on a coast to coast walking holiday through Dartmoor and Exmoor.
From £495 per person
The Two Moors Way is a walk of stunning contrasts. From the sandy beach of Wembury Bay, it combines the wild heather uplands of Dartmoor with the steep-sided river valleys and ancient oak woodlands of Exmoor. Together, these pathways through distinct landscapes form the Devon Coast to Coast, one of England’s most beautiful country-crossing routes.
Expect desolate, granite-pocked heathland in Dartmoor, and peaceful, oak-clad hillsides in Exmoor. A wealth of scattered farmsteads and sleepy villages of cob and thatched cottages dot the countryside, culminating in the lovely little harbour at Lynmouth.
From £980 per person
Two Moors Way is a walk of stunning contrasts. From the sandy beach of Wembury Bay, it combines the wild heather uplands of Dartmoor with the steep-sided river valleys and ancient oak woodlands of Exmoor. Together, these pathways through distinct landscapes form the Devon Coast to Coast, one of England’s most beautiful country-crossing routes.
Expect desolate, granite-pocked heathland in Dartmoor, and peaceful, oak-clad hillsides in Exmoor. A wealth of scattered farmsteads and sleepy villages of cob and thatched cottages dot the countryside, culminating in the lovely little harbour at Lynmouth.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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DCC0 | From Wembury(L) to Lynmouth | 7 days walking | £980 | |
DCC1 | From Wembury(L) to Lynmouth | 8 days walking | £1100 | |
DCC2 | From Wembury(L) to Lynmouth | 10 days walking | £1345 | |
DCC3 | From Wembury(L) to Lynmouth | 11 days walking | £1460 | |
DCC4 | From Wembury(L) to Lynmouth | 12 days walking | £1585 |
Travel to Wembury(L) where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Wembury(L) to Ivybridge(T). 16 miles (25.5km) / 1781 ft (543 m) ascent
Ivybridge(T) to Scorriton. 12.5 miles (20km) / 1660 ft (506 m) ascent
Scorriton to Chagford. 19 miles (30.5km) / 2674 ft (815 m) ascent
Chagford to Morchard Bishop(T). 21.5 miles (34.5km) / 2343 ft (714 m) ascent
Morchard Bishop(T) to Knowstone(L). 15 miles (24km) / 1444 ft (440 m) ascent
Knowstone(L) to Withypool. 12 miles (19km) / 1801 ft (549 m) ascent
Withypool to Lynmouth. 17.5 miles (28km) / 2110 ft (643 m) ascent
Depart from Lynmouth after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Exploring the eerie tors and Bronze Age remains on Dartmoor, and the diverse glens and moorland of Exmoor.
Arriving at the seaside in Lynmouth, with its dramatic hogs back cliffs, after crossing Devon from its southern coast.
Exploring the inspiration for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes on Dartmoor.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Useful information and travel links that will assist you in your plans to travel to the start of the holiday and back from the end of it are sent to you with your full tour pack. A summary is given below:
The most convenient major cities and international airports are Plymouth, Exeter and Bristol International Airport.
The nearest railway station to the start of the trail (Wembury) is at Plymouth (approximately 7 miles). The nearest railway station to the end of the trail (Lynmouth/Lynton) is Barnstaple (approximately 20 miles).
Buses run from Plymouth to Wembury Monday to Saturday only, so a taxi would be required on a Sunday. There are also buses from Lynmouth/Lynton to Barnstaple, although only a couple on a Sunday, so a taxi may be required in between times on a Sunday.
Trains run regularly between London Paddington Station and Plymouth.
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
“Great holiday, really enjoyable. Lovely views, beautiful spring flowers and trees. Met lots of interesting people and stayed in lovely accommodation. Holiday very well organised, including luggage and taxi transfers. Everyday is different, all lovely in their own way.”Mr Chaplin, UK
“We had a fabulous time despite getting drenched. All accommodations good and friendly welcomes. Taxis all worked too. Thank you!”Mrs Gawthorpe, UK
“Organisation as ever was excellent.”Mr Whitehorn, UK
“Superbly organised by Contours. Great overnight stays. Efficient luggage transport. Great assistance when needed. Very very happy.”Dr Wallman, Australia
“All worked well with accommodation and bag transfers.”Mr Pierce, UK
“Perhaps our favorite walk to date. The portion across Dartmoor and mid-Devon was superb.”Dr Burke, USA
“Scenery of Dartmoor and Exmoor absolutely stunning.”Ms Ginter, UK
“We really enjoyed being back in the UK. We were happy with the variation in accommodations and met many friendly people.”Mrs Van Oers, Netherlands
“I enjoyed this walk. Varied and interesting. All arrangements worked well. The accommodations all either met or exceeded expectations. The transfers were on time and effective. No complaints at all.”Mr Wright, UK