Dart Valley Trail Walking Holiday
River Walking Holiday
in Devon, South West, England
from Torquay to Dartmouth
in 7 days
6 nights and 5 days walking
Day by Day Itinerary

Dart Valley Trail walking holiday in Devon UK with Lets Go Walking

Dart Valley Trail walking holiday in Devon UK with Lets Go Walking

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Dart Valley Trail walking holiday in Devon UK with Lets Go Walking

Dart Valley Trail walking holiday in Devon UK with Lets Go Walking

A 27 mile walking route around the River Dart from Dartmouth to Torquay via Totnes in Devon.

This is one of our Devon and Dartmoor Walking Holidays and also one of our River Walking Holidays.

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Dart Valley Trail Walking Holiday
 River Walking Holiday in Devon in
South West England
from Torquay to Dartmouth
via Cockington, Totnes, Ashprington, Dittisham, Greenway and Kingswear

This 27 mile self guided Dart Valley Trail walking holiday takes in  Devon, South West, England and is a great introduction to walking holidays.
This walk combines the John Musgrave Heritage Trail with the Dart Valley Trail to provide a tailor-made flexible walking holiday catering for a wide variety of interests.
Steam trains, river boat trips, castles, gardens, abbeys, country houses, otters, butterflies…
they are all here!

You can combine this walk on the Dart Valley Trail with the South West Coast Path to make a circular route or a longer walking holiday.

Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.

The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.

We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.

Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.

We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.

Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.

All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing.  The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.

This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.

The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.

Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.

Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.

Dart Valley Trail Walking Holiday
Suggested Tour Duration
:
6 nights, 5 days walking
Total Distance:
27 miles/43 kms
Min/max daily distance:
2/10 miles
Average Daily distance:
6 miles
Grading:
Easy/Moderate
Features:
The English Riviera
Cockington Thatched Village
South Devon Steam Railway
Totnes Castle
Dittisham Ferry
Greenway
Kingswear Ferry
Dartmouth Harbour
Dartmouth Castle
This route connects with:
South West Coast Path

  Dart Valley Trail Walking Holiday
River Walking Holiday in Devon, South West England
from Torquay to Dartmouth
6 nights and 5 days walking
Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Torquay
You make your own way to Torquay. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of the walk.

Dart Valley Trail walking holiday in Devon UK with Lets Go Walking

Dart Valley Trail walking holiday in Devon UK with Lets Go Walking

Day 2: Torquay to Totnes           10 miles    easy
You follow the South West Coast Path around Torquay Harbour to Cockington’s famous thatched village and Cockington Court. Then walk the John Musgrave Heritage Trail to the most haunted castle in England, Berry Pomeroy Castle, and then on to the River Dart at Totnes.

Day 3: River Dart Boat Trip and Steam train to Buckfastleigh    2 miles walking   easy
Today you can choose between trains and boats! Take the steam train on the South Devon Steam Railway along the River Dart to Buckfastleigh where you can visit the Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary and Buckfast Abbey. Or take the Riverlink boat down the River Dart to Dartmouth.

Dart Valley Trail walking holiday in Devon UK with Lets Go Walking

Dart Valley Trail walking holiday in Devon UK with Lets Go Walking

Day 4: Totnes to Dittisham        9 miles   moderate
Follow the River Dart downstream and lunch at one of the pubs at Ashprington or Tuckenhay on Bow Creek. The walk today ends in the riverside village of Dittisham.

Day 5: Dittisham to Dartmouth via Greenway        6 miles    moderate
Start the day with a ferry ride across the River Dart to the National Trust property of Greenway, one of the homes of Agatha Christie. The gardens are renowned for woodland shrubs and half-hardy plants. Continue on down the River Dart to Kingswear and finish with another ferry across to Dartmouth.

Dart Valley Trail walking holiday in Devon UK with Lets Go Walking

Dart Valley Trail walking holiday in Devon UK with Lets Go Walking

Day 6: Dartmouth, walk to Coleton Fishacre, steam train to Paignton
There are choices again today: you can visit Dartmouth Castle, or walk the South West Coast Path to the National Trust property of Coleton Fishacre, the house built by the D’Oyly Carte family and containing 24 acres of garden. Or take the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway from Kingswear to Paignton. Or take a river trip. So this really is a walking holiday catering for all interests

Day 7: Depart after breakfast
Depart after Breakfast or extend your holiday walking and spend some time exploring the Dartmouth area
We can transfer you to your car or station.

Dart Valley Trail Walking Holiday
including John Musgrave Heritage Trail
from Torquay to Dartmouth or Paignton
in England UK
7 day itinerary

5 days walking and 6 nights

Suggested Itinerary
Day 1:arrive Torquay
Optional Day:optional extra day in Torquay
Day 2:Torquay to Totnes10 miles
Day 3:River Dart Boat Trip and
Steam train to Buckfastleigh
2 miles
Day 4:Totnes to Dittisham9 miles
Day 5:Dittisham to Dartmouth via Greenway6 miles
Day 6:stay Dartmouth, walk to Coleton Fishacre
or steam train to Paignton
Optional Day:optional extra day in Dartmouth or Paignton
Day 7:depart Dartmouth or Paignton
Prices per person for Dart Valley Trail
7 day itinerary 6 nights
Double or Twin
Occupancy
Single Occupancy
travelling with others
Solo
Traveller
2024£744£1,098£1,218
2025£744£1,098£1,218

All prices subject to change

Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location

What’s included
in your Dart Valley Trail walking holiday
in Devon, South West England

  • accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
  • room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
  • daily luggage transfer
  • support should there be any problems on route
  • detailed itineraries
  • OS 1:25,000 map

Optional Extras
for your Dart Valley Trail walking holiday in Devon, South West England

  • upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
  • transfers back to car or station
  • parking facilities
  • rest days
  • inn to inn walks
 

What’s not included
in your Dart Valley Trail walking holiday in Devon, South West England

  • entrance fees, boat trip tickets, train tickets
  • lunches and dinners
  • travel insurance

Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.

Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.

This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

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Dart Valley Trail Walking Holiday:
How to get there

  • By Plane to Exeter, Bristol or London where we can arrange transfer to the start of your walk
  • By Car to the start of your walk where parking is available
  • By Train/Bus to Torquay

We have river walking holidays in the UK in England, Scotland and Wales.

This is one of our categories of walking holidays.

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