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This table lists the series available on Dartmoor with a brief description of each. Click on the series name for a map, a much more detailed description, and in some cases a full list of caches.
Please note that this table is not yet complete and will constantly be added to.
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Name | Caches | Miles | Terrain | Placed | Owner | Comments |
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Letterboxing on Okehampton Common | 23 | 3.75 | Mainly on tracks or easy terrain on open moorland. Not as remote as it appears as parking available on the route. | 2019 | Lala-V | A relatively easy walk with excellent views, ideal for a youngish family. Allow at least 3 to 4 hours. Note: All caches in the Okehampton Army Range |
Cudlipptown Down Trail | 32 | 5.5 | Mainly on paths or moderate terrain, half on open moorland but not too remote. Moderate climbs. | 2019 | Dartmoor Dave | A relatively easy walk through a variety of terrains with excellent views. Allow best part of a day. |
Letterboxing Around Sourton | 17 | 3.5 | Mainly on paths or easy terrain on open moorland, not too remote. Easy climb up to Corn Ridge. | 2018 | Lala-V | A relatively easy walk with excellent views, ideal for a youngish family. Allow at least 2.5 to 3 hours. |
Holne Hike +Link caches | 39 +11 | 7 | Mainly on good paths, but with some difficult sections. Woods, streams & open moorland | 2018 | Dartmoor Dave | A relatively easy walk but with 2 steep descents. Not suitable for young children. Allow a full day. |
Roos Tor Ramble | 17 | 4.5 | Mainly on paths or moderate terrain on open moorland, not too remote. Moderate climbs. | 2017 | Dartmoor Dave | A relatively easy walk with excellent views. Allow 4 to 5 hours. |
Cherry Brook Trail | 32 | 8 | Mainly on good paths and tracks with the purple section more difficult than the blue, see map. | 2015 | Dartmoor Dave | A family friendly series with a variety of caches split into sections. Allow ALL day for all sections. |
Skir Hill Trail | 31 | 5.6 | Only about 25% on good paths and tracks, but relatively flat. The off path sections are not too difficult but are fairly remote. | 2014 | Dartmoor Dave | A fairly challenging series which is more difficult than the length indicates. Not suitable for young children. Allow a full day. |
Rippon Tor Ramble | 11 | 4 | Mainly on easy moorland paths and tracks, not too remote and with moderate climbs. | 2014 | dartmoor strider | A relatively easy walk over some of the less remote Dartmoor tors. Great views throughout. Allow half a day. |
Connors Challenge | 13 | 2.5 | Mainly on good paths and tracks in woods, but some open moor. Fairly flat. Some forestry work recently. | 2014 | Dartmoor Dave | First genuine family friendly series on Dartmoor. A variety of novelty caches with several big enough for swag. Allow 2 hours. |
Haytor Down | 16 | 2.5 | Mainly on good paths with a short road section, through woods and open moorland. Not remote. | 2013 | dartymoor | A very popular series which is easy walking and suitable for families. Allow 2 hours. |
Going Geo-Nutcasing Today | 14 | 4.5 | Mainly on good paths and tracks, but with some more difficult sections. Not too remote. | 2013 | dartmoor strider | Placed in memory of the CO's father. A wide variety of caches and hides, some difficult. Allow 5 to 6 hours. |
Dart'moor's Double Dozen | 32 | 6.5 | Mainly on relatively flat paths with one more difficult section. Fairly remote at furthest point. Extreme care needed at the Waterfall. | 2013 | Dartmoor Dave | A relatively easy walk along the East Dart valley. Great views throughout. Some difficult caches! Allow at least 5 to 6 hours. |
Hennock Trail | 17 | 3.5 | Split between paths, tracks and lanes but with many hilly sections. Not too remote. | 2012 | dartymoor | A popular series with forest walks, a muddy and rocky trail and quiet country lanes. Allow 3 to 4 hours. |