Two Moors Way: GPX, map & 6 stages
152 km in United Kingdom · 6 stages · 3,640 m ascent · 5/6 stages with public transport · best Mar–Nov
Plan Two Moors Way with the full GPX download, 6 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and 5/6 stages with public transport. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 6 stages at roughly even distances, 2 of the 5 breaks at a public-transport stop. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go. The trail's own site.
Quick answer: Two Moors Way is a 152 km long-distance route from Ivybridge to Lynmouth. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 6 stages at roughly even distances, 2 of the 5 breaks at a public-transport stop; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and 5/6 stages with public transport.
152km
Total Distance
6
Stages
3,640m
Total Ascent
28
Transit Stops
Plan Two Moors Way
Two Moors Way covers 152 km from Ivybridge to Lynmouth with 3,640 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- March to November· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 6 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- 5 of 6 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 8 days hiking / 4 days trail running / 5 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (50 m) and the highest point (527 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
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| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/6 | 0/6 | 5/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 2/6 |
| High point, day / night | 6°/1° | 6°/1° | 8°/2° | 11°/3° | 13°/6° | 16°/9° | 18°/10° | 18°/11° | 15°/9° | 12°/7° | 9°/4° | 7°/2° |
| Low point, day / night | 9°/4° | 9°/3° | 10°/4° | 13°/6° | 16°/8° | 19°/11° | 20°/13° | 20°/13° | 18°/11° | 15°/9° | 12°/6° | 10°/4° |
| Rain, mm | 144 | 115 | 104 | 96 | 82 | 82 | 106 | 107 | 97 | 152 | 162 | 166 |
| Snow at high point | Frost | Frost | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Frost |
| Daylight | 8 h 24 | 10 h | 11 h 47 | 13 h 46 | 15 h 29 | 16 h 30 | 16 h 07 | 14 h 38 | 12 h 44 | 10 h 49 | 9 h | 7 h 58 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
How the stages are cut
We split Two Moors Way into 6 stages. 5 of them start or end at a transit stop — look for the 🚌 icon in the stage directory below.
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What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Ivybridge
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 0 min in
151.9 km remaining
+3640 m remaining
Climb
0 m
350 m climb
7.6 km at 4.6% average
Two Moors Way Association · source 2026-08-26
About 0 min in
151.9 km remaining
+3640 m remaining
Climb
23.7 km
251 m climb
4.0 km at 6.3% average
Two Moors Way Association · source 2026-08-26
About 6h 03m in
128.2 km remaining
+3015 m remaining
Climb
33.1 km
265 m climb
3.4 km at 7.9% average
Two Moors Way Association · source 2026-08-26
About 8h 28m in
118.7 km remaining
+2581 m remaining
Descent
150.7 km
183 m descent
1.2 km at 15.0% average
Two Moors Way Association · source 2026-08-26
About 38h 31m in
1.2 km remaining
+32 m remaining
Access
151.7 km
Lynton Village
Station
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 38h 47m in
180 m remaining
+0 m remaining
Finish
151.9 km
Lynmouth
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 38h 50m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
Ivybridge → Holne
Holne → Chagford
Chagford → Morchard Road
Morchard Road → Rackenford
Rackenford → Withypool
Withypool → Lynmouth
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivybridge → Holne | 25.7 km | +777m | 6h 48m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Holne → Chagford | 26.2 km | +674m | 6h 56m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Chagford → Morchard Road | 25.5 km | +572m | 6h 26m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Morchard Road → Rackenford | 24.4 km | +467m | 5h 50m | 🚌 |
| 5 | Rackenford → Withypool | 24.4 km | +576m | 6h 13m | — |
| 6 | Withypool → Lynmouth | 25.7 km | +567m | 6h 33m | 🚌 |
| Total | 151.9 km | +3,640m | 38h 49m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Two Moors Way grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
4 days in this draft — about 38 km/day, 151.9 km and 3,633 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stage 125.7 km · +777 m · ~6h 48m
- 1. Ivybridge → Holne 25.7 km · +777 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Methodist Church (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stage 226.2 km · +674 m · ~6h 54m
- 2. Holne → Chagford 26.2 km · +674 m
- Day 3 Stages 3–449.9 km · +1,039 m · ~12h 18m
- 3. Chagford → Morchard Road 25.5 km · +572 m
- 4. Morchard Road → Rackenford 24.4 km · +467 m
- Day 4 Stages 5–650.1 km · +1,143 m · ~12h 48m
- 5. Rackenford → Withypool 24.4 km · +576 m
- 6. Withypool → Lynmouth 25.7 km · +567 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Lynmouth Lyndale Car Park (not an accommodation recommendation)
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 8 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
Two Moors Way is a 152 km long-distance hiking trail in United Kingdom. This guide includes 6 suggested planning stages with route access, distance, elevation and a separate GPX for each day.
Two Moors Way — frequently asked questions
How long is Two Moors Way?
Two Moors Way is a 152 km long-distance route from Ivybridge to Lynmouth, presented as 6 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and 5/6 stages with public transport.
How many days do you need for Two Moors Way?
The distance-based examples cover 4-8 days for 152 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Two Moors Way?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Two Moors Way is usually best from March to November. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Two Moors Way by public transport?
This page lists 5/6 stages with public transport in United Kingdom as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Two Moors Way?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 6 stage GPX downloads for Two Moors Way — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Two Moors Way?
Two Moors Way is rated epic: 152 km with roughly 3,640 m of total ascent, with a high point near 527 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
Ready to hike Two Moors Way?
Pick your first stage below and download the GPX. Transit notes are marked on 5 of 6 stages.
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🗂️ Open data source: Two Moors Way on OpenStreetMap (relation 228450). Transit stops from OSM. Official site: https://www.twomoorsway.org.