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Bellever Forest & East Dart River Dog Walk, Postbridge, Devon

Bellever Forest & East Dart River Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendlyRiverside

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Bellever Forest is a Dartmoor National Park favourite — a mix of conifer plantation and open moorland around the East Dart River, with the famous Bellever clapper bridge. Dogs run off-lead throughout; the river offers excellent swimming and the forest is quiet and atmospheric.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterEast Dart River (excellent swimming); forest streams
LivestockSheep on open moorland outside forest boundary
MudForest paths firm; riverside paths muddy after rain
SuitsAll breeds — classic Dartmoor dog walk
Best timeAll year

Along the way

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Bellever Clapper BridgeA prehistoric stone bridge of granite slabs across the East Dart — the river below is one of the best swimming spots on Dartmoor for dogs.

The route

Distance4.8 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 1 h 11
Climb↑ 68 m
RouteOut and back

A 4.8 km out-and-back dog walk from Postbridge, with 68 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 68 m in total

Before you go

StartStepping Stones, Dartmoor Forest, West DevonOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingBellever Forest car park, PL20 6TT.
By train or busBus from Moretonhampstead (limited).
UnderfootMain forest track accessible. Moorland and riverside uneven.
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