Scorhill Stone Circle Walk and The Chagford Inn
- Jun 28
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 3
The walk:
Our Scorhill Stone Circle walk is one of the shorter and more atmospheric routes in the collection.
The base route takes you across open moorland to the stone circle, then down towards the clapper bridge and river. It is a lovely option for families who want a short adventure with a strong sense of place.
The extended route continues towards Kestor Rock, where the views open out across the northern hills. This section is rougher and more exposed, so it is better for families who are happy with uneven ground, open moorland and a bit more effort.
Expect soft grass, ancient stones, grazing ponies, open views, river sounds and very little shelter. Skylarks, buzzards and herons can all be spotted around this area, and adders may be out on warm days, so tread carefully around granite and long grass in summer.
Scorhill itself is one of the few Dartmoor stone circles that has not been restored, so please avoid climbing or sitting on the stones. They have been standing quietly for over 4000 years, which feels like a fairly good reason to leave them be.
The food and drink stop:
After the walk, head into Chagford for The Chagford Inn which is just 3 miles from the Scorhill carpark.
The Chagford Inn has been a pub for more than 200 years, previously known as the Bakers Arms and Buller’s Arms before becoming The Chagford Inn in 2014. It has been home to owners Ollie and Jordan since 2020, along with their two children and Labradors.
Ollie heads up the kitchen, bringing his chef background and love of food into an ever changing menu built around Devon produce. Jordan is usually found front of house, behind the bar or on the restaurant floor, helping create the relaxed and welcoming feel of the place.
This is a great pick if you want the food stop to feel a bit special without being stiff. Think proper pub comfort, fab Devon local ingredients, friendly service, lunch, dinner, pints and a village setting that works brilliantly after a moorland walk.
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Enjoy
Dartmoor Partner
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