Things To Do near Sharp Tor (West Dartmoor)
Webber & Sons, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Now closed. [There are two magnificent, labyrinthine shops side by side in the centre of the Chagford. As you stand facing the shops, James Bowden & Son Hardware & Moorland Centre is to the right and Webber & Sons to the left. Both seem to sell everything under the sun from outd...
Ring O' Bells, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Local pub in the heart of Chagford Facing 'the Pepperpot' local landmark in Chagford square is the Ring O' Bells pub. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting of the accompanying Google map to see its location. Things to do around the Ring O' Bells Pub 'Holiday in Da...
Challacombe Medieval Hamlet, Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Dartmoor's most famous deserted medieval settlement sits below Hound Tor towards the eastern side of the National Park. An English Heritage site, it attracts plenty of visitors and bus loads of school kids learning about Dartmoor's past. Clearly, it's not the only deserted medieval settlement on Dar...
Gem Bridge, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Gem Bridge is part of Drake's Trail.
The Three Crowns Inn, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
One of Dartmoor's best inns in one of its finest locations Dartmoor has some great inns and pubs in which to base yourself for a holiday in the National Park. The Three Crowns Inn in Chagford is one of the best in one of the finest locations. Recently renovated, it's also a great spot for drinks,...
Chagford, Teign Gorge and Fingle Bridge Circular Walk, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Start in the centre of Chagford. There's a large car park near the church. Buses run from Exeter if you are coming by train on a holiday or weekend break. Follow the main road (B3206) out of town. Pass the school on your left and you'll come to a fork in the road. Take the left fork, drop down to...
The Globe Inn, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Chagford inn The high moor above Chagford provides some of the best views and walking in Dartmoor National Park. Having explored this landscape, we'd recommend relaxing in one of Chagford's many pubs and cafes such as The Globe Inn. Things to do around The Globe Inn 'Holiday in Da...
Three Hares Trail, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
The Two Moors Way, the Dartmoor Way and the Granite Way are examples of well known, official walking and multi-use trails in Dartmoor National Park. The Lych Way and the Abbot's Way are examples of lesser known trails that cut across the moors. The Three Hares Trail is a superb new initiative by Ele...
Ludgate Fine Art, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
LUDGATE FINE ART a Wildlife Gallery on Dartmoor. This beautiful gallery is the studio and exhibition space of the well known artist Eleanor Ludgate. It is set in the heart of the ancient Stannary town of Chagford on Dartmoor. Eleanor’s exquisite paintings of the wildlife of Devon are a must for...
The Old Forge, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
For a small place, Chagford is packed with pubs and cafes. Whilst it's a thriving local community, this reflects the town's popularity as a visitor destination. Clearly, it's a great place in which to holiday or enjoy a day trip. One of the cafes in Chagford is The Old Forge. We've positioned The Ol...
Swincombe Bridge (Swincombe Fairy Bridge/Swincombe Ford Bridge), Hexworthy, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
The River Swincombe rises on the edge of Dartmoor's south plateau. It flows into Foxtor Mires where it meets Strane River at Headweir Ford. From there, it picks up speed and tumbles through a very pretty valley to a reservoir. Downstream of the reservoir, by the ruined buildings at Swincombe, is the...
Chagford The Church of St Michael the Archangel, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
By Chagford square, The Church of St Michael the Archangel was dedicated in 1261 by Bishop Branscombe of Exeter Cathedral. If the name's familiar to Dartmoor walkers, it's because there's a Branscombe's Loaf up on Corn Ridge near Yes Tor and High Willhays which form the highest ground...
Swincombe Reservoir, Hexworthy, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Most Dartmoor reservoirs are large, impressive and reasonably easily accessible. Swincombe Reservoir is small and fenced off from the public. The moorland around the reservoir is flat, boggy and tussocky. Whilst there's a metal bridge at the eastern end of the reservoir, it's closed to the public so...
Cross Gate/Lowery Cross, Princetown, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
This cross is situated by Cross Gate as marked on the Ordnance Survey Explorer OL28 'Dartmoor' map. It's also known locally as Lowery Cross. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting of the accompanying Google map to see its location. Cross Gate/Lowery Cross is on both the Buckfast to Tavistoc...
Burrator Plantations, Yelverton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Explore the Burrator Reservoir area and at some point you'll be walking in one of the many plantations that fringe the reservoirs and extend up nearby valleys. Access/points of interest in these plantations are covered below. Peekhill Plantation. The Granite and Gears Princetown Ra...