Things To Do near Crow Tor
Dewerstone Crags, Shaugh Prior, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
A local information board states that 'the popularity of climbing the Dewerstone Crags has resulted in considerable erosion of the fragile slopes from the crags to the main path ... The National Trust, Dartmoor National Park Authority and The British Mountaineering Council have worked together to re...
Houndtor Wood, Manaton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Houndtor Wood is part of the Bovey Valley Woodlands which, in turn, are part of the East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve. Houndtor Wood is situated at the bottom of Trendlebere Down near Manaton. The River Bovey and Becka Brook run through the wood. Between them is Houndtor Ridge. Manaton Old Ro...
South Tawton St Andrew's Church, South Tawton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Drive the A30 across the top of Dartmoor from Devon towards Cornwall and you'll see a tall, beautiful church tower against the backdrop of the vast Cosdon Hill. This is South Tawton St Andrew's Church. We've positioned the church on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see...
Castle Drogo Visitor Centre and Cafe, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
To reach Castle Drogo by vehicle, you follow a long driveway from the Sandy Park/Drewsteignton road to the National Trust property. There's a spacious car park and the purpose built Castle Drogo Visitor Centre and Cafe. Stood in front of the building, you'll see the cafe in a wing of the b...
East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve, Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
England's first National Nature Reserve*, the East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve consists of parts of the Bovey Valley, Trendlebere Down and Yarner Wood. We've positioned the East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location. Fo...
The Rock Inn, Haytor Vale, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Haytor Rocks beauty spot Haytor Rocks is Dartmoor's most popular tor. It's also the National Park's most popular beauty spot. Situated on the east flank of the moor, Haytor Rocks overlooks stunning South Devon countryside and coast. The Rock Inn is located in the village below this famous to...
Best Dartmoor Gorges and Valleys, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Gorges and valleys in the northern section of Dartmoor Teign Gorge (National Trust). Belstone Cleave. West Cleave. West Okement Valley. Gorges and valleys in the eastern section of Dartmoor Lustleigh Cleave. Dart Gorge. Gorges and valleys in...
Dartmoor Canoeing, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Canoes are a regular sight around the Park but conditions apply. For example, local notices on the River Dart read: 'Notice to canoeists. Sharing the River Dart. Canoeists are permitted to canoe on the River Dart downstream of Newbridge between 1st October and 15th March, and downstream of Dar...
Museum of Dartmoor Life, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Family attraction Just off the main road, in a courtyard by Okehampton Tourism Information Centre, the Museum of Dartmoor Life is arranged on three floors. In our opinion, it's a superb local museum exploring the geology, prehistory and history of Dartmoor National Park. We'd recommend a visit...
Best Dartmoor Rainy Day Things To Do, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
There are plenty of things to do on, and around, Dartmoor when it rains. We list ideas below by theme. When it's raining hard, head indoors. If it's light rain there are still plenty of things to experience outdoors. Browse the list and photo gallery for inspiration. Muse...
Okehampton Arcade, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Okehampton is a major gateway town to Dartmoor National Park. In addition to visitor attractions such as its English Heritage castle and superb museum, there are plenty of restaurants, cafes and shops. Okehampton Arcade is packed with shops selling a wide range of products from outdoor kit to antiqu...
Anthony Trollope and Dartmoor, Manaton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
In his autobiography, Anthony Trollope wrote of Dartmoor: The prettiest scenery in all England is 'on the southern and south-eastern skirts of Dartmoor, where the rivers Dart, and Avon, and Teign form themselves, and where the broken moor is half-cultivated, and the wild-looking fields are half-m...
Sharp Tor (Teign Gorge/North East Dartmoor), Drewsteignton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
One of the best views in Dartmoor National Park There are lots of 'Sharp Tors' in Dartmoor National Park. This one, located near the National Trust's Castle Drogo in the Teign Gorge, provides one of our favourite views. The tor is very easily accessible and can be visited as part of one o...
Green Hill Arts, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Travel around Devon and Cornwall for a period of time and it becomes clear that the two counties are packed with artists, ceramicists and photographers. Places such as St Ives and Falmouth have high numbers of galleries concentrated in a small area. On Dartmoor, given the lower visitor numbers, ...
The Dancing Tree Cross, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
If you're on your way to see Moretonhampstead 1 and 2 The Almshouses, look out for The Dancing Tree Cross. This was once the site of a market cross similar to the one in South Zeal. All you see today in Moretonhampstead is the head of the cross. This is because a tree grew next to the c...