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Two Bridges & Wistman's Wood Dog Walk, Devon

Two Bridges & Wistman's Wood Dog Walk

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Dog friendly

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Wistman's Wood is one of the most magical places in England — an ancient high-altitude oak woodland growing through granite boulders on open Dartmoor. Dogs can run free across the moor; the woodland itself is protected but the approach across the open moor is spectacular.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterWest Dart River at Two Bridges; moorland streams
LivestockSheep and Dartmoor ponies on open moor
MudVery boggy across the moor — waterproof boots and trousers recommended
SuitsFit dogs — rough and boggy terrain
Best timeSpring–autumn. Very boggy in winter.

Along the way

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Wistman's WoodOne of Britain's highest and most ancient oak woodlands — stunted oaks draped in moss grow through massive granite boulders at 380m elevation.

The route

Distance2.8 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 48 min
Climb↑ 107 m
RouteOut and back

A 2.8 km out-and-back dog walk from Two Bridges, with 107 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 107 m in total

Before you go

StartDartmoor Forest, West DevonOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingTwo Bridges Hotel car park (ask permission or use roadside), PL20 6SW.
By train or busNo service — car required.
UnderfootNot accessible — open moorland.
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