About Dartmoor Way Stage 5 — Moretonhampstead to Chagford

Walk from Moretonhampstead over Cranbrook Down to Fingle Bridge, then follow the wooded Teign gorge and riverside meadows to Chagford. Distance: 8 miles (12.7 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 Moretonhampstead using the official stage guide. Use legal town parking/public transport and arrange return from Chagford. Check current access, parking and any transport or managed-site charges before travelling.