9 incredible wild swimming spots in Dartmoor

9 incredible wild swimming spots in Dartmoor

Dartmoor has lots of secrets, but the fact it has some of the best wild swimming spots in the UK must be one of its biggest. With crystal clear rivers, mystical moor top lakes, waterfall pools, abandoned quarries and even a spot which will have you feeling like you’ve just strayed into the Jungle Book, it really does have it all. Here are some of the best wild swimming spots in Dartmoor.

Stanton Moor: ancient stones & incredible heather blooms

Stanton Moor: ancient stones & incredible heather blooms

This easy circular walk on Stanton Moor takes in the Cork Stone - which you can climb if you dare - the Nine Ladies Stone Circle and lots of gorgeous open moorland. It’s at its most beautiful during the heather season which blankets the moor between late July and early September. We’re sharing the route and what to expect from the trail conditions.