Looping Around Leusdon

Event Overview

Looping Around Leusdon is a new event for 2026, hosted by the Cornwall & Devon group of the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA). It is open to LDWA members only. The event offers flexible distance options by completing loops of approximately 10 miles each, all starting and finishing at Leusdon Memorial Hall.

Distances and Route

Participants can choose to complete:

• 10 mile (one loop)
• 20 mile (two loops)
• 31 mile (three loops)

The loops must be completed in a specified order. The routes use a variety of terrain including open moorland, woodlands, bridleways, footpaths, fields with livestock, river walks, and quiet lanes. They pass sights such as a Ten Commandments stone, Hembury Castle Fort, and several Dartmoor tors including Sharp Tor. All routes are covered by the OS Explorer OL28 Dartmoor map.

Event Details

Registration opens at 07:15, with hot drinks, squash, water, and biscuits available before the start. All participants start together at 08:00. Entrants must return to the indoor hall between loops to check in and have access to light refreshments and drinks. A hot meal is provided at the finish. All participants must finish by 20:00.

Entrants must be able to read a map, follow compass bearings, and have sufficient knowledge, equipment, and navigational skills to participate in all weather conditions. Participants must follow the Dartmoor Ranger Code and the Countryside Code. The event has a strict participant limit due to bird nesting and livestock seasons, and a wait list will operate. Dogs are not permitted, except for registered disability assistance dogs. All finishers receive a certificate on the day.

Registration

Entries open on 1 December 2025 and close on 31 March 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.