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Swaling (controlled burning) on Merrivale Common until 14 March. Avoid the area and keep dogs on leads nearby.

Read more: Swaling (controlled burning) on Merrivale Common until 14 March. Avoid the area and keep dogs on leads nearby.

Horse riding

Horse riding on the open moor offers a memorable way to experience Dartmoor and see the landscape from a different perspective.

Where you can ride

You can ride on the open moor where there is a public right of access, follow woodland trails and bridleways, or use historic byways linking towns and villages.

Dartmoor can be divided into three broad riding areas:

Visit Ride Dartmoor for comprehensive information on horse riding on Dartmoor.

Ride Dartmoor guide (opens in a new tab)
Riders on horseback crossing a green hillside