Things To Do near Bellever Tor & Forest Circular Walk

Tavistock Sir Francis Drake Statue and Birthplace, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)

Sir Francis Drake is said to have been born at Crowndale Farm on the outskirts of Tavistock. Whilst the existing farm buildings date from the nineteenth century, you can follow Tavistock Canal from the centre of town to Crowndale. A bronze statue of Sir Francis Drake stands at the south western e...

Dartmoor Cycling, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)

This listing is intended as an introduction to cycling in, and around, Dartmoor National Park. For detail, we'd recommend buying a copy of Harvey British Mountain Map's 'Dartmoor and the surrounding area for cyclists for off-road cycling and cycle touring'.   Family Cycling Routes 1. G...

West Okement River, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)

Every Dartmoor obsessive takes a trip to Cranmere Pool. Located in a remote spot south of Okement Hill on the high north plateau in an area where many of Devon's most famous rivers rise, Cranmere Pool is essential visiting. Stand by Cranmere Pool's famous letterbox and you're also near the West Okem...

Bridford Wood (National Trust), Dunsford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)

If you're feeling energetic, you can follow the River Teign through a stunning wooded gorge and valley all the way from the National Trust's Castle Drogo in the west to Steps Bridge in the east. Whiddon Deer Park and Whiddon Wood are at the mouth of the gorge to the west. Bridford Wood is at the tal...

Dunsford Wood Wild Daffodil Circular Walk, Dunsford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)

Dunsford Wood, owned by the National Trust and run as a Nature Reserve by Devon Wildlife Trust, is located to the east of Castle Drogo and the Teign Gorge (National Trust) near the north eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. It's beautiful any time of the year but early Spring brings a...

Battle of Sourton Down Battlefield, Sourton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)

Sourton is a small village on the north eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. Sourton Down is a nearby area of countryside where the A30 passes over the A386. Dartmoor's highest ground at Yes Tor and High Willhays is visible from the down. On the night of the 25th April 1643, this was the locati...

Granite Way Cycles Hire, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)

The Granite Way is a popular multiuse trail on the north western fringe of Dartmoor National Park. You can horse ride, walk, run or cycle the route. If you fancy the latter but don't have a bike then you can hire one at either Devon Cycle Hire or Granite Way Cycles Hire. The latter is situated...

Adventure Okehampton, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)

As the name suggests, this is an adventure activity company based in Okehampton on the north west border of Dartmoor National Park. They provide an extraordinary range of activities taking advantage of their location below the only two mountains in southern England. Perfect for holiday adventure act...

Dartmoor Railway, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)

Dartmoor Railway at Okehampton Station in Okehampton Dartmoor Railway is based at Okehampton Station in Okehampton on the north west border of Dartmoor National Park. Once the railway station for Okehampton, today Dartmoor Railway specialises in leisure trips. Heritage trips and special events...

The Dartmoor Line and Okehampton Station, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)

[Main photo: West Mill Tor and Yes Tor from East Hill above Okehampton Station]   Visitor hub for the north west section of Dartmoor National Park With the reopening of the Dartmoor Line (the initial train timetable states that 'there will be trains every two hours each way, seven days...

Lady Exmouth Falls highest waterfall in England, Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)

At 220 feet, Lady Exmouth Falls is the highest waterfall in England. A circular walking trail runs from the shop and cafe by the entrance to Canonteign to the bottom of the falls. From there, the trail climbs steeply through gardens to a viewing platform appropriately named Buzzard's View.&n...

Dunsford Wood (National Trust), Dunsford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)

Owned by the National Trust, Dunsford Wood is to the east of the Teign Gorge (National Trust) and Castle Drogo where the River Teign flows under Steps Bridge on its way to the coast. Steep wooded sides rise from the valley floor which, in early spring is carpeted with wild daffodils. According to...

Brentor Hillfort, North Brentor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)

Brentor Hillfort is one of Dartmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Dunsford Local Nature Reserve, Dunsford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)

Run by the Devon Wildlife Trust in woods owned by the National Trust, Dunsford Nature Reserve is best known for its early show of wild daffodils at the onset of Spring. We'd recommend this Dunsford Wood Wild Daffodil Circular Walk. To visit Dunsford Nature Reserve, head for Steps Bridge near D...

Okehampton Castle (English Heritage), Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)

Family attraction Okehampton Castle is an English Heritage property located on the north west border of Dartmoor National Park. The castle is situated near the only two mountains in southern England. To visit, head for Okehampton. Once you are in the town, the castle is well signposted. We've...