About Dartmoor Way Stage 3 — Ashburton to Bovey Tracey

A varied walk from Ashburton over Haytor’s granite landscape, past old tramways and through Yarner Wood to Bovey Tracey. Distance: 12.3 miles (19.6 km). Terrain/difficulty: Long-distance stage; terrain varies between lanes, fields, tracks and moorland. No single difficulty grade is imposed by the overview. The Dartmoor Way includes unwaymarked/open-moor sections; carry map/compass or equivalent navigation and use poor-weather alternatives where the official route provides them. Start in Ashburton using the official stage guide. Use legal town parking/public transport and arrange return from Bovey Tracey. Check current access, parking and any transport or managed-site charges before travelling.