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Dart Valley Trail

The Dart Valley Trail is 16 miles in total, made up of an estuary circuit, covering about 4 miles on either side of the lower river valley, plus an additional 8 mile path up the valley to the ancient borough of Totnes, from where river trips are available to Dartmouth.

Located in the south of the county, the trail includes two ferry crossings. Justly renowned as one of England's most beautiful rivers, the Dart provides the walker with stunning views for much of its length and this route shows off to best advantage some of the loveliest.

Attractive circuits of the river and estuary are possible with a combination of the Dart Valley Trail, bus, steam train and ferry.

The route is comprehensively waymarked and walking is generally easy with one or two stiff climbs.

The trail can be accessed by bus and/or train routes.

The route passes through: Dartmouth; Totnes; Kingswear

The route links with the following trails: South West Coast Path.