Where:
Bellever Forest Car Park, Main Forestry Commission car park, Bellever
When:
7 March 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm
A hiking fundraiser across beautiful Dartmoor in 2026
Join us for one of two special fully-marshalled hikes that take you on a tour of Dartmoor’s natural wonders and historic treasures.
About the event
10-Mile Circular Route
Starting at Bellever Forest car park (SX 655 771), this scenic route takes you through Postbridge, Braddon Lake, and Broad Down. From there, you’ll continue to Lower White Tor, Higher White Tor, Longaford Tor, Powdermills Chimney, Lakehead Hill, Bellever Tor, and Laughter Tor, before returning to Bellever.
Family-Friendly 4-Mile Circular Route
Perfect for all ages, this shorter fully-marshalled adventure also begins at Bellever Forest car park. The route leads to Lanehead Hill, then on to Bellever Tor and Laughter Tor, before looping back to the car park. Along the way, enjoy checkpoints and collect stamps to mark your progress.
Are you ready to ramble?
Be prepared for a day on the open moor! Conditions can change quickly at this time of year, so pack wisely. At a minimum, you’ll need:
- Navigation essentials: map and compass
- Safety gear: torch, whistle, waterproofs, hat and gloves
- Comfort items: food, fluids, and sturdy footwear
Skills
As parts of the route cross open moorland, at least one member of your group should have basic navigation skills, including compass and map reading.
Timings
10 Mile Walk
- Registration opens at 8:00am
- Walk to start at 9:00am following a short briefing
4 Mile Walk
- Registration opens at 8:00am
- Walk to start at 9:15 am following a short briefing
Parking
If you plan to park a vehicle at the Bellever Forest car park, parking charges apply, and payment should be made at the pay and display machine. Details are available on the Forestry England website:
Bellever Forest car park is near Bellever Village, approximately a mile to the south of the B3212 road at Postbridge. Take the turning signposted for Bellever. For the main Bellever Village car park and toilets, continue further for just under1.5km. As you enter Bellever Village, turn left at the triangle of grass and after 130m you will see the entrance to Bellever Forest on the right.
Ordnance Survey grid reference SX655770.
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Sat Nav Postcode: PL20 6TP, Bellever, Dartmoor
Your questions answered
To tackle the Postbridge Challenge, you need to be comfortable with a challenging hike as you may encounter uneven ground, stiles, and some steep ascents. You will need the right equipment too: sturdy walking boots and weather-ready gear. Though the route will be staffed at various check-in points, basic navigation skills, a compass and a map are beneficial.
You’ll need the level of fitness required to walk for over an hour over variable terrain.
Your general fitness should allow you to walk challenging routes for up to two hours.
There will be marshalls along the route at every check point to help, but basic route reading skills are required.
Marshalls are available at various check-in points where first aid will be available. Radios across the route allow networked communications between event officials. Be aware that mobile signal is intermittent across Dartmoor, though 999 will connect.
Organisers will review the weather close to the event and if a weather warning is issued then the event will be cancelled no later than the night before. If the weather is only wet then it’s a case of dressing for the weather!
Be aware the terrain is often muddy, rocky and uneven and may become more challenging in the event of wet weather.
The event is in March, so warm layers, a warm hat, a waterproof jacket and trousers, and sturdy footwear is advisable. In case we are lucky enough for it to be a bright day then a cap, sunglasses and sun cream is also worth packing.
A map, a compass, torch, food, water and a whistle are also advisable.
There will be toilets available at the car park. The car park is Bellever Forest Car Park, Main Forestry Commission Car Park, Bellever, SX656773.
Please be aware that there is no water refill facility, so be sure to pack enough for your challenge. It is not possible to reach the start point via public transport.
Please seek to keep a sensible distance from wild animals like ponies and livestock on the moors. Well-behaved dogs are welcome but should be kept on leads. Please stick to the designated paths on the route. Don’t pick any flowers of grasses and leave no litter behind.
If you are unwell while on the route or can’t continue, please contact the event control number in your participants’ pack. In an emergency contact 999.
First aid is available at the marshalled stops. Please disclose medical conditions at the point of sign up.
We are expecting 100-200 walkers for the Postbridge Challenge. Don’t worry if you walk slower than other walkers, just as long as you don’t begin the walk after the cut-off time. For the 10-mile route the cut-off time for the finish will be 4pm. There will also be a cut off time at the forest corner GR643772 of 14:30 when all walkers, arriving after this time, will be asked to make their way to Bellever Forest car park via the footpath to the east through the forest, then the road. Friends and family members are also welcome.
The walk promises beautiful views across Dartmoor and Tors such as the beautiful Bellever Tor. There is no shortage of photo opportunities that are most picturesque. look forward to an enjoyable, challenging day in one of Devon’s most beautiful settings and enjoy the camaraderie along the way!
