Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England
Dartmoor's weather changes fast and its bogs are unforgiving. RambleMetric does the legwork — pulling together the data that actually matters for a safe and enjoyable day on the moor.
About Dartmoor
RambleMetric is a real-time conditions app built for inland walkers. It combines live weather, ground moisture, mud risk, visibility and path conditions into a single Visit Score — so you can see at a glance whether today is a good day to head out onto Dartmoor.
Dartmoor is remote open moorland. Weather, visibility and ground conditions can change rapidly and without warning. Bogs are a serious hazard year-round. Data shown is gathered from third-party sources and may not reflect current on-the-ground conditions.
Walking Routes
Check the live Visit Score before you set out — conditions here change fast.
Undulating moorland ridge between two iconic tors. Path is clear in good weather but navigation required in mist. Boggy sections are likely in all but the driest summer months.
Car park to tor summit and back. Clear path throughout. Good for families — summit scramble is suitable for older children. 360° views in clear conditions.
Plan Your Visit
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Key Features
Dartmoor's most visited tor at 457 m. Easy scrambling access — no technical skills needed. Views to the coast on clear days.
Dramatic collapsed granite pile. Medieval village ruins in the valley below — abandoned in the 14th century.
Remarkably intact Bronze Age settlement — 24 hut circles inside a stone enclosure, circa 1500 BC. Free open access.
Dartmoor's most photographed landmark. Large granite slabs on stone piers — circa 13th century. Check river level before crossing the adjacent ford.
Live Data
All data is fetched from authoritative UK sources and recalculated every few minutes.
Safety Information
Always carry a map, compass and waterproofs. Tell someone your planned route and expected return time. In poor visibility, do not proceed onto open moorland without navigation skills. Avoid bogs by watching for bright green sphagnum moss — it indicates waterlogged ground. Military firing ranges operate in the north moor — check flag status before entering.
All data, scores and recommendations are for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for safety decisions. The Visit Score is an algorithmic estimate — it is not a substitute for your own judgement, local knowledge, or official guidance.
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