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Tree Surfers

This is a day of adventure you won’t forget. We have tree top activities suitable for all ages (4...

Tamar Trails

The Tamar Trails is an all day attraction for families who love the outdoors. This a child friendly...

Tamar Trails

The Tamar Trails is an all day attraction for families who love the outdoors. This a child friendly...

Dartmoor is not just about the ponies, there is so much more to this beautiful landscape than the wildlife or the dramatic looking scenery. Though an encounter with the pure breed Dartmoor Ponies, who have wondered the land for centuries is always a special experience. Dartmoor is full of history and heritage to explore, with records for this part of Devon going back to Neolithic times. Dartmoor is sure to awaken the explorer in you.

The largest number of archaeological remains in Europe can be found in Dartmoor, with many ancient villages and museums to whet your appetite for history and culture. There are a large number of stone circles, stone crosses and menhirs. It is also home to all manner of wildlife and various parts of the famous moor are Special Areas of Conservation. Get your cameras at the ready for visiting the Zoological park, the River Dart Country Park or Lydford Gorge, whether you’re a professional or amateur photographer, it is easy to capture the natural beauty of the region.

Dartmoor is a family friendly destination, with many attractions from Tree Surfers, full of cross rope bridges, zip lines, walkways and Tarzan swings to challenge and excite you, to the historic South Devon Railway, where you can reminisce with a steam train trip, to Trago Mills, where you can enjoy a family fun park and discounted shopping.

Want to visit specifically to see the ponies? Well, how about getting acquainted with a range of cute animals at Pennywell Farm?

Fancy getting into the great outdoors? How about showing off your inner daredevil with a boating trip on Roadford Lake? This lake is the largest inland water in the south west and includes everything from boating to den building and exploring the surround woodland.

Visitors wanting a walking holiday need look no further, the Forestry Commission’s Bellever Forest. Choose from one of the way marked walking trails or join the historic bridleway, The Lich Way. You can find free downloadable audio walks for Postbridge and Bellever on Dartmoor National Park’s website and keep your eyes peeled for the numerous numerous archaeological sites to discover as you explore Bellever. If cycling is more your bag, Bike Guide Devon should be your first port of call.

If you’re looking for something a bit cosier, you can take a stroll around the many picturesque villages to be found in this part of Devon. Many villages still have thatched cottages, traditional old pubs, like the Arundell Arms Hotel, market towns, cobbled streets and everything you need to be transported into a simpler time. But if that sounds a bit too quaint for you, there are also two major cities within a fifteen minute’s drive. The Devon Guild of Craftsmen are based in this part of the county and offer a range of art and craft workshops to suit any ability.

Dartmoor also is a haven for unique accommodation, from country houses, to small b and bs, hotels and hostels. Browse the wide range on offer here.

Not content with having all of that going for it, Dartmoor is also perfect for those who enjoy a pop culture reference. The literary greats, such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, used Dartmoor for inspiration, Sherlock Holmes’ adventure with the Hound of the Baskerville having been based on the Dartmoor countryside. If that wasn’t enough for you, Stephen Spielberg used the landscape in his epic, War Horse, and Postbridge can be spotted in Rosmunde Pilcher. Dartmoor is as fascinating now as it was hundreds of years ago, full of tradition, folklore, farmland, modernity and history to give you a well-rounded trip.

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Gidleigh Park

Newton Abbot

Set majestically on the bubbling upper reaches of the River Teign, Gidleigh Park enjoys an exquisite location on the very edge of Dartmoor National Park. Famed for its...
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Roadford Lake Camping

Lifton

Camping at Roadford Lake, Devon
Grass, hard standing, electric and non-electric pitchesLocated on the Cornwall and Devon boarder – short drive to Dartmoor National...
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Canoe Tamar

TAVISTOCK

If you are looking for a truly relaxing way to enjoy the stunning scenery and wildlife that the Tamar Valley has to offer, then there is simply no better way to do it than...
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Tavistock Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Tavistock

Sitting pretty on the boundary of Dartmoor National Park, our lovely Tavistock Club Site offers glorious views and a tranquil setting - perfect for a relaxing camping break...
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Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast, Buckfastleigh

Nestled in the shadow of Dartmoor, in a beautiful wooded valley beside the river Dart, Buckfast Abbey offers visitors a tranquil refuge from the hectic pace of everyday life....
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Tree Surfers

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This is a day of adventure you won’t forget. We have tree top activities suitable for all ages (4 years upwards) located in the stunning Tamar Valley on the Devon Cornwall...
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Glazebrook House Hotel

South Brent

Glazebrook House is a luxury boutique country house hotel set in the idyllic countryside surrounding Dartmoor National Park. Situated in South Brent near Ivybridge, the...
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Clovehayes Devon

North Tawton

A Little Bit of Luxury In The Heart of Devon
Clovehayes is a detached 3 bedroom property standing in its own grounds, surrounded by lawned garden with paddock to the...
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Roadford Lake

Lifton

Create your own adventure at Roadford Lake
Between Okehampton and Launceston, PL16 0RL
Roadford Lake, situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Wolf Valley, is...
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Roadford Lake

Lifton

Create your own adventure at Roadford Lake
Between Okehampton and Launceston, PL16 0RL
Roadford Lake, situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Wolf Valley, is...
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Canonteign Falls

Exeter

Home to England’s highest manmade waterfalls, Canonteign Falls is a magical natural paradise found in the heart of the beautiful Teign Valley. Set in over 90 acres of ancient...
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Trago Mills Discount Shopping & Family Fun Park

Stover, Newton Abbot

Trago Mills is a family-friendly discount retailer and leisure park nestled into the beautiful Devon countryside with views out towards Hay Tor. Located conveniently just off...
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Tamar Trails

TAVISTOCK

The Tamar Trails is an all day attraction for families who love the outdoors. This a child friendly attraction where you can explore the network of woodland trails on bike or...
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Pennywell Farm

Buckfastleigh

A Full Day of Family Fun at Pennywell Farm
Treat your family to a full day of ‘farmtastic’ fun and animal action at Pennywell Farm, near Buckfastleigh in South Devon...
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Tamar Trails

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The Tamar Trails is an all day attraction for families who love the outdoors. This a child friendly attraction where you can explore the network of woodland trails on bike or...
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Trago Mills Discount Shopping & Family Fun Park

Stover, Newton Abbot

Trago Mills is a family-friendly discount retailer and leisure park nestled into the beautiful Devon countryside with views out towards Hay Tor. Located conveniently just off...
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Lee Byre

Okehampton

We are an award-winning bed and breakfast on the fringes of Devon and Cornwall - perfect for exploring the length and breadth of the South West! We offer a premium bed and...
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Northgate House Hotel

Buckfastleigh

Nestled in a tranquil haven on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park and along the banks of the River Dart, Buckfast Abbey’s Northgate House Hotel has all the ingredients...
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South Devon Railway

Buckfastleigh

It has been said by people of 'a certain generation', who have memories of trips to school by train, that the magnificent, snorting steam locomotive at the head of the train...
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Tree Surfers

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This is a day of adventure you won’t forget. We have tree top activities suitable for all ages (4 years upwards) located in the stunning Tamar Valley on the Devon Cornwall...

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