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— Two moors, one coast path
Devon holds more designated open access land than almost any county in England. Dartmoor covers over 950 square kilometres of granite tors, open moorland and blanket bog — wild enough to disorient in minutes when mist drops, and traversed by the Two Moors Way, which links it northward to Exmoor's heather-clad combes and wooded valleys shared with Somerset. The South West Coast Path runs the full length of Devon's coastline from Hartland Point in the north to Plymouth Sound in the south, with some of the most demanding ascents and descents on the entire 630-mile trail.
Inland, the red sandstone lanes of mid-Devon connect river valleys — the Dart, the Exe and the Taw — where sheltered woodland offers relief on hot days and year-round footing for older dogs. The Tarka Trail follows the Taw and Torridge valleys on a largely flat converted railway line. Beach access is mixed: popular stretches at Croyde, Saunton Sands and the main beach at Westward Ho! carry seasonal restrictions from May to September, while many quieter beaches remain open year-round.
Luups knows that Dartmoor's weather can shift from bright to disorientating mist inside twenty minutes. It tracks livestock zones where dogs must be on leads — wild ponies, sheep and cattle are a constant presence across the moor — and flags the military firing range boundaries with live status from dartmoor.gov.uk. On the coast, it maps the stile profile of each coastal section and routes around obstacles that don't suit your dog's size or age. Devon changes underfoot as fast as anywhere in Britain, and Luups routes change with it.
— What kind of walk are you after?
Dartmoor is one of the few places in England where you can walk for miles without crossing a road. Luups finds the routes that take in the tors and open moorland while keeping clear of livestock clusters and unmarked ground that turns boggy after rain. Wild ponies are part of the landscape — Luups routes account for them.
The South West Coast Path in Devon is some of the most dramatic walking in Britain — and some of the most demanding. Luups maps the gradient of every section, the stile count and the surface underfoot, then builds a route that matches your dog's fitness rather than your ambition.
The Dart, Exe and Taw valleys offer sheltered woodland corridors ideal for older dogs, hot days or when Dartmoor's weather looks doubtful. Luups routes by terrain type and shade cover, and knows which sections follow the water's edge closely enough for a cooling swim.
— Conditions in Devon
Dartmoor is notorious for rapid weather changes — clear skies can become low cloud and disorienting mist in under half an hour. Livestock are present across open moorland year-round, and military firing ranges close sections of the moor on scheduled days. Seasonal beach restrictions, stile-heavy coastal sections and unmarked moorland paths all affect what's safely walkable on a given day. Luups accounts for all of it, not just the distance.
— Common questions
Yes — Dartmoor is open access land and dogs are welcome. They must be kept on a lead near livestock, and ponies, sheep and cattle are everywhere on the moor. Some areas fall within military firing ranges — check firing times at dartmoor.gov.uk before you head out.
Many quieter beaches do — Blackpool Sands (privately managed, check their rules), Slapton Sands (most of it), and Westward Ho! outside the main stretch in summer. Most popular beaches including Croyde and Saunton Sands have seasonal restrictions from May to September. Luups tracks seasonal access so you're not turned away at the car park.
Yes — the full 117-mile route from Ivybridge to Lynmouth is largely dog-friendly, though some sections cross farmland and require dogs on leads. Luups maps the lead-required stretches and plans the route to match your dog's fitness and temperament.
Strenuous in places — the South West Coast Path from Hartland Point to Plymouth involves big ascents and descents between coves, with stiles on many coastal sections. Luups maps the gradient and surface of each section and routes to match your dog's fitness.
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