Dartmoor
The National Park of Dartmoor covers some 368 square miles of the Devon countryside and is the largest and wildest area of open country in southern England.
Dartmoor is a must for any visit to the South West any time of the year. Dartmoor oozes extraordinary beauty, with deep wooded gorges, beautiful reservoirs and tumbling rocky rivers.
Activities on Dartmoor
Why not indulge yourself and try some of the many activities available on Dartmoor. You can choose from horse riding, letterboxing, kayaking, cycling, golf, fishing, walking, hot air balloon rides and Dartmoor’s newest craze Nordic Walking; whichever activity you chose to do on Dartmoor you can always be guaranteed stunning scenery.
Attractions on Dartmoor
There are also many attractions on Dartmoor ranging from Buckland Abby; the home of Sir Frances Drake, The Devon Guild of Craftmen and Pennywell Farm at Buckfastleigh where the children can enjoy some ‘hands on’ activities with the animals.
Events on Dartmoor
Dartmoor is a haven for exciting events including a Mini Beer festival in January and February, a Fine Dining Weekend in April, and Lydford Gorges’ Woodland trail where the children can help spot wildlife and manage the gorge.Food and drink on Dartmoor
There is no better feeling then returning from a day’s activity on Dartmoor to a nice cosy pub or tea room and a treat of hearty dinners and home made cakes. Many of the tea rooms, bars and restaurants on Dartmoor are housed in historic buildings with character and charm a plenty. Local produce and seasonal vegetables are firmly on the menu and the traditional Devon Cream tea is never far away.
