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Itinerary

Coast to Coast

An extra first day on the Erme Plym trail allows you to complete the full Coast to Coast

Section 1

Ivybridge to Holne

Ivybridge is the official start of the Two Moors Way.

Section 2

Holne to Chagford

A complete change of scenery to start today as you drop down to the river Dart.

Section 3

Chagford to Morchard Road

A tree lined river meadow trail tracks the Teign this morning.

Section 4

Morchard Road to Knowstone

The Two Moors Way continues towards Exmoor, now on more remote farmland.

Section 5

Knowstone to Withypool

The Two Moors Way today brings noticeably steeper climbs after Owlborough Moor.

Section 6

Withypool to Lynmouth

Today is the final leg of your journey crossing the high ground of mighty Exmoor

A river valley cutting through the hills

Well 2 for the price of 1 - not just two very different Moors but two National Parks making this route the pride of inland walking in the South West. Finish in Lynmouth the descent from the high Moors for the final leg is one of the best walking days in the UK a high moors to sea level rollercoaster

Damon - Walking Director

The Two Moors Way

The Two Moors Way

Overview

Interactive Map

Pricing On This Route

A single walker staying in single or single occupancy en-suite rooms can expect to pay somewhere between £150 and £180 per night, including luggage transfers.

Two people sharing a double or twin en-suite room can expect to pay somewhere between £100 and £130 per person per night,  inclusive of luggage transfers.

Please be aware that these prices depend on accommodation chosen, time of year, etc. and are indicative only, based on customers walking with us between 2021 and 2023. For accurate pricing please request a quote.

Our prices include -

  • - Your choices of good quality en-suite B&B, Inn and small hotel accommodation with full breakfast (where available), together with upgrade options.

  • - Detailed walking route planning and ongoing support from specialist walking advisors from your enquiry through to the end of the walk

  • - A full booking administration and holiday management service including information on travel to and from your walking routes

  • - Secure and reliable daily luggage transfers between accommodations

  • - The best available maps & guidebooks along with your own personal detailed route notes & itinerary posted to you whether you are based in the UK or overseas

Please see below for six factors which affect your quoted price - 

1 - The time of year you are walking -  The low season (outside of May to September) is generally cheaper than the peak months.

2 - How early you book. Cheaper accommodation tends to book out first so to get the best prices and choice of accommodation we recommend you book as early as you can. Bookings open for the season the previous summer.

3 - Which routes and areas you choose - Cornwall, South Devon and Dorset are the more expensive regions while Wales, Somerset, North Devon and Dartmoor tend to offer better prices. We also often run seasonal special offers on certain routes so ask if these would be of interest.

4 - Type of accommodation  -  You can choose to upgrade to luxury hotels or downgrade to basic B&B's and we will try to match your walk to your budget. Quotes will show standard options and the costs for any upgrades so you can pick and choose to suit your plans.

5 - The number of walkers - rates are generally based on 2 walkers -  the more walkers the cheaper prices get as we split the costs of providing the walk between the group.

6 - Luggage Transfers - our quotes include two prices - with and without luggage transfers so if you want to keep the costs down you can choose to carry your own luggage to avoid those charges.

If you want to try to get the lowest prices let us know your budget - we can advise honestly and openly what is possible - we don't want to see anyone unable to walk the routes due to costs.

 

To request a quote costs nothing and there is no commitment to book - so do try us! We usually have quotes emailed back to you within a few days and these documents are very detailed with accommodation choices, website links to the accommodations, route descriptions, daily walking grade and mileage, travel info to the trail and of course a guaranteed price to consider.  All for the specific walk YOU want.

Route Profile And Options

Standard Route
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Ivybridge to Scorriton
Scorriton to Chagford
Chagford to Morchard Road
Morchard Road to Knowstone
Knowstone to Withypool
12.5 miles
18 miles
18 miles
19 miles
14.5 miles
Daily average 16.5 miles
Day 6
Withypool to Lynmouth
17..5 miles

Longer days (Days 2,3,4 & 6) can be split into 2 days for these sections if you prefer. Please ask for advice.

Add one day of 16.5 miles for the full Coast to Coast Walk from Wembury or Plymouth

Relaxed Route
Day 1
Ivybridge to Scorriton
12.5 miles
Day 2
Scorriton to Widecombe-in-the-Moor
8.5 miles
Day 3
Widecombe-in-the-Moor to Chagford
9.5 miles
Day 4
Day 5
Chagford to Coleford
14 miles
Day 6
Coleford to Witheridge
15 miles
Witheridge to Yeo Mill
11 miles
Daily average 12.5 miles
Day 7
Day 8
Yeo Mill to Withypool
12.5 miles
Withypool to Lynmouth
17.5 miles

Longer days (Days 4, 5 & 8) can be split into 2 days for these sections if you prefer - please ask for advice

Fast Route
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Daily average 20 miles
Ivybridge to Scorriton
Scorriton to Sandy Park
Sandy Park to Witheridge
Witheridge to Withypool
Withypool to Lynmouth
12.5 miles
21 miles
26.5 miles
23 miles
17.5 miles

Add one day of 16.5 miles for the full Coast to Coast Walk from Wembury or Plymouth

Travel To And From The Route

Arrival at Ivybridge or Plymouth - Mainline fast Trains from London and the Midlands run regularly to Plymouth for the start of the Devon Coast to Coast Route and with one change to Ivybridge for the start of The Two Moors Way. Wembury can be reached by bus from Plymouth or we can arrange a transfer from Ivybridge.

Departure from Lymouth - There is no train station at Lynmouth at the end of The Two Moors Way but regular buses from  Lynmouth take 1 hour to reach Barnstaple Train Station amd its also possible to take buses to Taunton via Minehead to join the train network.  From Barnstaple the branch line train service takes one hour to reach the fast mainline at Exter St Davids. The bus service on Sundays can be very limited so do ask for advice if arriving or departing on a Sunday from Lynmouth as we can also arrange / advise on private transfers to the train station.

Short Break Walks - For those walking on shorter breaks covering Exmoor OR Dartmoor only, Morchard Road station just north of Dartmoor is only around 20 minutes from Exeter St David Mainline station and is on The Two Moors Way route.

Reviews & Feedback

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Across dramatic twisted Tors lying on moorland carpets of purple heather and yellow gorse, contrasted with timeless green rolling valleys in an unvisited mid Devon. Have no doubt the Two Moors Way is a national trail of incredible variety, inspiration, and quite simply magnificent beauty for any walker that steps up to the challenge. A perfect weeks walk on a route that links the only two National Parks in Southern England with the West Country’s most unspoilt rural backwaters, and blends this journey faithfully into a fascinating pilgrimage running from coast to coast.

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