Two Moors Way
The Two Moors Way connects Ivybridge and Lynmouth, a distance of 103 miles. However, since 2005 the Two Moors Way has been combined with the Erme–Plym Trail from Wembury to Ivybridge, a distance of 15 miles, to make a 118-mile Devon coast to coast path. Thus together, the Two Moors Way and Erme–Plym Trail connect to the South West Coastal Path at Wembury and Lynmouth.
The following information assumes the walker begins at Wembury. Those starting at Ivybridge can merely do a simple bit of mileage subtraction from the table.
Although not on the path, we have included Lynton because of its close proximity to Lynmouth, and because it has a Youth Hostel and camping. It also has easier access to some rail stations.
Note that whereas the Two Moors Way is marked as such on OS maps, the Erme – Plym Trail is only shown as ordinary footpaths.
Accommodation
We have split accommodation into Hotels & Inns and Bed & Breakfast. Guest Houses are included with Bed & Breakfast, and while we realise many of them are as good as some hotel accommodation, in order to avoid confusion we have opted for the simpler option.
Restaurants and Pubs
We have attempted to give as much information as possible, especially if pubs serve real ale and/or food. But restaurants and pubs are notoriously changeable. Please let us know if our information is out of date.
Guidebooks and Maps
We recommend buying two different guidebooks. No guidebook is perfect, and having two means one will supplement the other in terms of clarity, additional information, etc. The cost of the additional guidebook is very little compared to the cost of the walk.
Guidebooks
Two Moors Way: Devon’s Coast to Coast
By Devon County Council
Includes hand-drawn maps at a huge 1:18,000 scale based on Ordnance Survey maps, although very little non-route is shown. We highly recommend buying Ordnance Survey maps as well – the path is marked on the OS maps.
Unavailable through Amazon. We at Ramblefest will push Amazon to stock it. It is, however, available through the Two Moors Way Association (see below).
The Two Moors Way by John Macadam
(Aurum Press)
Unavailable through Amazon; we at Ramblefest will enquire if still in print, and if so will push Amazon to stock it.
The Two Moors Way: 100 miles across Dartmoor & Exmoor
By James Roberts
(Cicerone Guide)
Unavailable through Amazon; we at Ramblefest will enquire if still in print, and if so will push Amazon to stock it.
Maps
Do not feel tempted to save money buying the 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey maps; they do not have anywhere near the same detail as the 1:25,000 scale maps, and do not show field boundaries.
The following Ordnance Survey `Explorer’ maps at 1:25,000 scale are required, in order from South to North, with the section of the route covered in parenthesis:
| OL20 | South Devon (Wembury to Crossways) |
| OL28 | Dartmoor (Ivybridge to Hittisleigh) |
| 113 | Okehampton (Drewsteignton to Black Dog) |
| 127 | South Molton and Chudleigh |
| 114 | Exeter and the Exe Valley |
| OL9 | Exmoor |
Buying the Two Moors Way guidebooks and maps
By clicking on the guidebook or map images you can view the guidebooks and maps, and order them through us online.
The Two Moors Way Association
This association supports the maintenance and promotion of the route. They also provide copies of the guidebook. Their email address is: info@twomoorsway.org.uk
Other Information
Devon County Council have a very handy site giving information for those wishing to walk the Two Moors Way. It also provides information for walking in Devon in general:
Devon CC Two Moors Way
Two Moors Way
Mileage and Services Table
Click on a location to open the page displaying Accommodation, Camping, Pub and Restaurant information for that location.
NOTE: Figures after the `+' sign indicates miles off route. The table legend is at the bottom of the page.
| LOCATION | CUMULATIVE MILES |
FACILITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Wembury | - | B&B,PH, |
| Brixton | 5 | B&B,C,PH,R |
| Ermington | 11½ | H,PH,R |
| Ivybridge | 15 | ALL |
| Scorriton | 27 | B&B,PH,R |
| Holne | 30 | INN,B&B,C |
| Newbridge | 31½ | B&B |
| Poundsgate | 32½ + ½ | C,PH |
| Widecombe | 38 + ½ | B&B,C,PH, |
| Bennett's Cross | 42 | PH,C |
| Teigncombe/Leigh Bridge | 50½ | C,PH,R |
| Chagford | 52½ + ¾ | H,B&B,PH,R, |
| Sandy Park | 54¼ + ½ | H,B&B,PH |
| Fingle Bridge | 55½ + 1 | PH |
| Drewsteignton | 56½ | INN,B&B,PH,R |
| Hooperton | 57½ + ¾ | C |
| Hittisleigh | 59¼ | B&B |
| Morchard Road | 68 | PH,Rail |
| Morchard Bishop | 71¼ | B&B,PH |
| Black Dog | 73¾ | PH,R |
| Witheridge | 78½ | B&B,PH,R |
| Knowstone | 86½ | B&B,C,PH,R |
| Yeo Mill & B3227 Area | 89 | B&B,C,PH |
| West Anstey | 90 | B&B |
| Hawkridge | 94 + 1¼ | B&B,C |
| Withypool | 100 | H,B&B |
| Exford | 100 + 2¼ | H,Hostel,R |
| Blue Gate | 104¾ + 1 | B&B |
| Simonsbath | 107 | H,PH,R |
| Lynmouth | 118 | ALL |
| Lynton | 118 + ½ | ALL |
Legend
| B&B | Bed & Breakfast Accommodation |
| C | Camping |
| CS | Camping Shop |
| H | Hotel or Inn Accommodation |
| PH | Pub or Bar |
| R | Restaurant, Bar Meal or Tea Shop |
| YHA | Youth Hostel |
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