About Dartmoor Way Stage 8 — Lydford to Tavistock

Open moor-edge paths below Gibbet Hill bring views of Brentor before the route continues south to Tavistock. Distance: 12.8 miles (20.4 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 Lydford using the official stage guide. Use legal Lydford parking/public transport and arrange return from Tavistock. Check current access, parking and any transport or managed-site charges before travelling.