I'm off on my hols to Dartmoor soon with three generations of family. I'm anticipating that I may need a little time to myself so I'm already planning my runs. Anyone ever run on Dartmoor before? I'm wondering whether to expect to be knee deep in spagnum moss and whether I should brush up on old orienteering skills. Given that its the summer I'm hoping that route/pathfinding will be pretty straightforward but maybe this is naive? Anyone have any knowledge about which areas make for a good run? I'm thinking 6 -10 mile runs. I'm based in Chagford, but could drive to other areas. Ive looked at the GRG suggested runs. Bit of a vague request I know, but maybe someone out there has something to pass on ?

Hmmm... Given the heat I'm now planning on playing it safe and not running too far from civilisation, so I won't be bagging lots of the high, remote tors. Tuffs sound annoying, though I reckon the bogs might be dried up by now. I may try out some of the well trodden paths like the Two Moors Way. Thanks for the response.