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Dartmoor has the capacity to offer something for everyone, regardless of your hobby, interest or passion
For those who are looking forward to getting out and being Active on Dartmoor, please have a look at our Active Dartmoor page, where you will find a huge number of activities to choose from.
For the children try one of the family friendly attractions, take a trip on a steam train at the South Devon Railway or take them along for a very exciting day out at Dartmoor Zoo! How about a fascinating afternoon at War Horse Valley Farm?
Look out for bushcraft days, circus skills or arts and crafts days at one of the camping sites, tourist attractions or National Trust properties.
Remember to look at the Visit Dartmoor events calendar page for dozens of ideas and inspiration
Indulge your inner horticulturalist at one of the many fabulous open gardens, the beautiful exhibition at Stone Lane Gardens, and take time to visit Hill House Nursery.
You can lose yourself in an abbey or enjoy learning about by-gone times at Buckland Abbey, Finch Foundry or House of Marbles.
Why not spend an afternoon exploring an ancient stannary town like Tavistock, Ashburton or Chagford, take a wander amongst ancient ruins, step back in time at a museum, take in some heritage or feel inspired in one of the super galleries.
Whatever else you do, don't forget to visit one of the award winning Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centres at Princetown, Postbridge and Haytor. At Princetown you can enjoy interactive displays and fascinating exhibitions, learn about the history of Dartmoor, browse the extensive gifts on display and watch the Hairy Hands short film!
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Bird watching while you walk
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Moors and Tors of Eastern Dartmoor
“There is little pleasure to be gained from struggling along a contrived route across desolate and...
Two Bridges to Wistman’s Wood, Bellever Tor and back
My OS Map showed a car park at Two Bridges, located at the edge of a small disused quarry. The...
Kathryn Tipping
Her main passion is Fine Art Animal Portraiture but has recently discovered a new love for...
Bruce Little Photography
Originally from Worcestershire I am a landscape photographer based in East Devon.
The Granite Way - Cycle Route
This is a new, truly spectacular and mostly traffic free cycle route through rural Devon with...
Potter's Walk
Gazing across at Fernworthy Reservoir with the sun low in the sky and the gaggle of Canada Geese...
Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust
The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust is a registered charity created to work with the pony keepers on...
Tamar Trails
Where will the trails lead you? Explore the network of trails on bike or foot, try some outdoor...
Dartmoor Zoological Park
“In 2006 the Mee family purchased the struggling Dartmoor Wildlife Park, reopening as Dartmoor Zoo...
Haldon Forest Ridge Ride Trail
Haldon Forest Park is the perfect environment for sports riders. This is a technical, fast and...
Burrator Horse Drawn Carriages
Come and take a tour around Plymouth’s main reservoir with Burrator Horse Drawn Carriages.
Bellever Forest - Forestry Commission
Bellever Forest is well worth a visit. Enjoy the tranquillity of a picnic by the East Dart River...
Phil Starkey Photography
A little spiel about who I am. I am a landscape photographer based in Plympton in Devon. I love...
Burrator Reservoir
Burrator reservoir is situated within Dartmoor, and the tranquil water and surrounding mixed...
Lydford Gorge
The geology, water & climate change has created the region’s deepest river gorge providing views...
Scorhill and Teignhead walk
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Haldon Forest Discovery Trail
The Discovery Trail is for everyone, and we mean everyone! This is a great all-ability trail for...

- 1Bird watching while you walk
- 2Moors and Tors of Eastern Dartmoor
- 3Two Bridges to Wistman’s Wood, Bellever Tor and back
- 4Kathryn Tipping
- 5Bruce Little Photography
- 6The Granite Way - Cycle Route
- 7Potter's Walk
- 8Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust
- 9Tamar Trails
- 10Dartmoor Zoological Park
- 11Haldon Forest Ridge Ride Trail
- 12Burrator Horse Drawn Carriages
- 13Bellever Forest - Forestry Commission
- 14Phil Starkey Photography
- 15Burrator Reservoir
- 16Lydford Gorge
- 17Scorhill and Teignhead walk
- 18Haldon Forest Discovery Trail
