Things To Do near Fernworthy Reservoir Potter's Walk
Skir Ford Cross, Hexworthy, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Skir Ford Cross is one of the many wonderful stone crosses waymarking the Buckfast to Tavistock Monastic Route across Dartmoor's National Park's south moor. The cross takes its name from nearby ford which is on the north side of Skir Hill. We've positioned Skir Ford Cross on Google maps...
Granite Way Cycles Hire, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 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...
Yarner Wood Templer Way Walk, Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Yarner Wood is part of the East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve. The Templer Way is a long distance footpath running between Dartmoor and the South Devon coast following, as far as possible, the route of the old granite railway. This walk takes in some of the best sections of the wood and railway....
Adventure Okehampton, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 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...
Swincombe Reservoir, Hexworthy, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 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...
The Dartmoor Line and Okehampton Station, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 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...
Dartmoor Railway, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 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...
River Walkham, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
[Main photo: the River Walkham at Ward Bridge in the Walkham Valley] From high moor to the western border of Dartmoor National Park The River Walkham flows from remote, tussocky and boggy moorland on Dartmoor’s north moor through a heavily wooded valley to the western border of Dar...
Red-a-ven Brook, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Red-a-ven Brook rises by the highest ground in southern England. From its headwaters in boggy, flat ground just east of High Willhays, the brook flows north over an army road to a saddle of land between West Mill Tor and Yes Tor. It then tumbles through a series of small waterfalls to another f...
Great Mis Tor, Merrivale, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Great Mis Tor is one of the most easily accessible of the high, rocky tors on Dartmoor. Located on the western side of the National Park near Princetown, Great Mis Tor is part of a cluster of beautiful granite outcrops by the B3357 that runs between Princetown and Tavistock. The much photographed...
Meldon Aplite Quarries, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
A local information board reads: 'These small quarries expose one of south-west England's most famous rocks - the Meldon Aplite. This rock forms a wide, steep-sided vein which crosses the Red-a-ven Brook and has been worked in two quarries, a small northern quarry and a large southern quarry ......
Ullacombe Farm Shop, Haytor Vale, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Approx halfway up the Bovey Tracey to Haytor road keep an eye out for this excellent farm shop that stocks a wide range of local produce including meat, vegetables, cheeses, cakes, jams. The sizeable and inviting cafe, which includes an outdoor seating area, is run by very friendly and helpful staff...
Meldon Reservoir, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Beautiful reservoir in the north west section of Dartmoor National Park Meldon Reservoir, or Meldon, is a local Dartmoor beauty spot in the north west section of the National Park. The reservoir sits below Yes Tor and High Willhays which are the only two mountains in southern England....
Nattor Down, Mary Tavy, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Nattor Down is a section of moorland on the edge of Willsworthy Range. The car parking area at Lanehead leads to Nattor Down. You cross Nattor Down to reach the stunning Ger Tor and Tavy Cleave Tors overlooking Tavy Cleave. We've positioned Nattor Down on Google maps. Zoom in on the 'Satelli...
Langstone Moor and Langstone Mire, Peter Tavy, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
On the western side of Dartmoor National Park, close to the B3357 as it climbs from Tavistock to Merrivale, is a cluster of well known tors. Cox Tor, the Staple Tors and Great Mis Tor attract large numbers of walkers. Just beyond these is Langstone Moor with its stone circle, standing stone, st...