Dartmoor Winter Traverse
Meldon, United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026
The Dartmoor Winter Traverse is a challenging, fully supported running and walking event held on Dartmoor, UK, typically in February. Participants can choose between a 50 km ultra-distance from the southern to northern moorlands or a 30 km option starting from Princetown to Meldon. The route traverses remote, wild moorland areas including Red Lake, the sources of the Erme and Plym rivers, Roos Tor, Tavy Cleave, and Chat Tor, finishing along the Rattlebrook dismantled railway. The course is mostly off-road with no way markings, requiring good navigation skills and preparation for tough winter conditions, limited daylight, and wet terrain. Qualified guides and first aid support are provided throughout. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.