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Things to Do on Dartmoor

See also our Activities Blog - cycling, canoeing, walking, fishing and riding; it's all here on Dartmoor.

  • Devon Cycle Hire
    Devon Cycle Hire is situated right on the Granite Way trail, between two viaducts. Hire a bike and cycle the beautiful, breathtaking, off road purpose built trail. FREE ICE CREAM if you print and take our discount voucher
    Active & Outdoors
  • Morwellham Working Village, Mine & Craft Centre
    Near to Tavistock. Award winning museum and visitor centre where friendly staff in costume chat with visitors. Exciting narrow gauge underground railway into the mine. This quayside family attraction runs alongside the very picturesque River Tamar. They have an occasional car show, and folk music event.
    Family Attraction
  • Proper Dartmoor Tours
    Experience Dartmoor with a unique tour from the luxury of a 6-seater Land Rover. Tich your local guide will take you to some of the hidden treasures of Dartmoor in the comfort of a deluxe Land Rover. There will be chances to stop at some of the local beauty spots and perhaps purchase a few local gifts and produce
    Guided Tours
  • Wild Birds of Dartmoor Photography Workshop
    The workshops will be within the Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England, using Acorn Lodge as a base and will be for all levels of photographers who want to learn real wildlife photography. The photography workshop package includes as much as possible to help you learn and improve all the aspects of being a wildlife photographer from using your camera, through the picture taking process, to the end image and post production workflow.
    Photography Workshops
  • Dartmoor Walks & Rides This Way
    2-day guided walk across Dartmoor
    Active & Outdoors
  • Bovey Castle Golf Course
    Bovey Castle Golf Course, Moretonhampstead. An 18 hole championship course, through the splendid hotel grounds. Club house, driving range, and bistro for meals. Golf breaks are available. Handicap certificate required. Max Men 28. Ladies 36. Dress code in place, so no t-shirts allowed.
    Active & Outdoors
  • Pennywell Farm & Wildlife Centre
    There is always lots going on at Pennywell. Treat your family to the very best with a full day of hands on animal action at Pennywell Farm. Home of the half hourly activity and with up to 20 hands on activities, shows and displays every day, all included in the admission price, you won’t waste a single minute. There’s something new every half hour – listen for the bell!
    Family Attraction
  • Dartmoor Walks & Rides This Way
    Explore the lovely Dartmoor National Park on foot or on a top-quality electric bike - or both. Dartmoor Walks & Rides This Way offers guided tours, designed to suit you, that start from a variety of locations on Dartmoor and last a full or half day. Discover peaceful hidden corners and beauty spots you wouldn’t find otherwise, and get away from the crowds and cars. They can also offer tours in German
    Guided Tours
  • HOF Gallery
    HOF GALLERY showcases some of the best Art & Crafts Northlew has to offer- Photography, Ceramics, Paintings, Feltwork & Cards
    Arts & Crafts
  • National Trust - Castle Drogo
    The National Trust property Castle Drogo is at Drewsteignton where the Gardens are open all year. Do see the gardens in the Autumn when they are full of rich colour. There is an interesting seed collection day each year, when the Castle gardeners explain how to do just that later on in the year. You need to bring envelopes! Find the date on my what's on page. There is a brilliant cafe at the reception. Read my food review about it.
    Read the Dartmoor Accommodation Review:
    Houses & Gardens
  • Princetown Cycle Hire
    Cycle Hire is now available at Fox Tor Cafe, only £18.50 per adult per day, with the bonus of being able to get a hot drink (or something stronger) and a meal when you return from your bracing cycle!
    Active & Outdoors
  • Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate
    Discovery, tranquillity and history – an ancient gem in the Dartmoor landscape. When you visit Buckland, you follow over 700 years of footsteps; from the Cistercians who built the Abbey and farmed the estate, to seafarers Grenville and Drake who changed the shape of the house and the fate of the country.
    Houses & Gardens
  • Mark George Dartmoor Landscape Photography Workshops
    These workshops offer the beginner and intermediate photographer an opportunity to learn essential skills to improve their landscape photography technique.
    Photography Workshops
  • The Garden House
    ‘The Garden House’ is owned and administered by the Fortescue Garden Trust, an independent charity. Discover one of the most romantic gardens in England – lift your spirits, gain ideas or simply relax! Discover stunning vistas and hidden treasures around every corner in this plantsman’s paradise! Enjoy great food in the Tearoom and select from a wide range of quality plants in Plant Sales … and children will love the ‘Find the Animal Trail’! A wonderful day out for all the family.
    Houses & Gardens
  • Cranmere Pool Letter Box
    Belstone to Hangingstone Hill
    Active & Outdoors
  • Cholwell Riding Stables
    Cholwell Riding Stables at Mary Tavy, situated between Okehampton and Tavistock and with direct access to rides across Dartmoor. Novice and experienced riders taken, qualified tuition, hard hats. Experienced escorts open all year. 1 hour ride £22, 90 minutes ride £31 and a 2 hour ride is £40.
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    Active & Outdoors
  • Dartmoor Safaris
    Ideal day out for the family, whatever the season. If you want to see the very best of Dartmoor, Dartmoor Safari's vehicles are ideally suited to the smaller roads that coaches can't access. Your knowledgeable local guide will show you the sites that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' and introduce you to the beautiful Dartmoor ponies. Enjoy true exploration of the wild landscape and historic villages while your driver regales you with stories of witchcraft and mythical creatures. Please wear sensible walking shoes, warm and weatherproof outer clothing and don't forget your camera! Tours start at 09:00 and usually finish around 17:00
    Guided Tours
  • Becky Falls
    Impressive Dartmoor Waterfall and woodland walks with quiz trail and letterboxing challenge for children.Cafeteria and picnics in the park. Boulders to clamber on. Craft shop and gift shop. Help feed the animals. Demonstrations and introductions to animals including the boa constrictor !!! DISCOUNT VOUCHER available on the voucher page
    Family Attraction
  • Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
    Totnes Rare Breeds Farm is a fantastic day out! A family owned attraction, Totnes Rare Breeds is small enough to provide a friendly and personal service, but with enough to keep its visitors occupied and happy all day. Visit now and see the new born baby lambs.
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    Family Attraction
  • Moorland Guides
    With a national park as large as Dartmoor with so much to learn and enjoy, you may prefer, as many visitors do, to walk the moors in the company of a knowledgable guide who can explain the moorland in as much detail as you want. Our expert guides run a vast range of activities all across the moors and beyond. Join us and find out why the only way to really discover the real Dartmoor is to join the Moorland Guides on one of our walks.
    Guided Tours

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