About this walk

Bellever Forest near Postbridge is a beautiful place for a walk.  Whether it’s a gentle stroll by the East Dart River or an exhilarating walk up to Bellever Tor it’s a beautiful and tranquil setting and a great place to visit with the whole family.  It’s also a wonderful place to bring dogs for a walk, with plenty of space for them to burn energy and the beautiful river for a swim or a quick drink of water.  It’s advisable to keep dogs on lead around the picnic area.

Postbridge Trail

A circular route along forestry tracks with stunning views out across open moorland and the opportunity to make a detour up Bellever Tor.  

Distances

3 miles (4.5km)

Time

1.5 hours

Start/Finish

Forestry Commission car park, Postbridge SX646787

Terrain

Mostly surfaced forestry tracks with some steep rocky sections.   

Maps

OS Explorer OL28 Dartmoor

Leaflet

Explore Bellever Forest

Public Transport

The 98 Tavistock to Yelverton bus service runs via Postbridge and Bellever daily Monday – Saturday.

Parking

Free forest car park.

Nearby Attractions

Postbridge Visitor Centre  Postbridge clapper bridge.

Refreshments

There is a village shop, pub and hotel in Postbridge all within walking distance of the start of the route.

Bellever Trail

A peaceful walk through the forest where you may stumble across silent hut circles, grazing ponies and even deer.

Distances

2.5 miles (4km)

Time

1.25 hours

Start/Finish

Main Forestry Commission car park, Bellever SX656773

Terrain

Mostly surfaced forestry tracks with some gentle slopes.  

Maps

OS Explorer OL28 Dartmoor

Leaflet

Explore Bellever Forest

Public Transport

The 98 Tavistock to Yelverton bus service runs via Postbridge and Bellever daily Monday – Saturday.

Parking

Forestry Commission car park.  Pay & Display – £1 for 2 hours.  Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available.

Nearby Attractions

Bellever YHA

Refreshments

There is a village shop, pub and hotel in Postbridge.