Things To Do near Brentor Hillfort
Erme Plains, Harford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)
Today, Erme Plains is remote moorland in the heart of Dartmoor's south moor. It's bisected by the River Erme. The eastern side of Erme Plains is easily accessible. The western side of Erme Plains is more difficult to access. The moorland here is packed with points of interest including the...
Hameldown Beacon, Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)
The Oxford English Dictionary defines a beacon as 'a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration’. There is a chain of beacons on Dartmoor running from the edge of the north moor down to the edge of the south moor. Hameldown Beacon is, roughly spe...
White Wood, Holne, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)
[Main photo: White Wood (left), the River Dart and Meltor Wood (right) in the heart of the Dart Gorge near Mel Pool. View upriver to Rowbrook House. Browse the images in the photo gallery to see Dartmoor's White Wood through the seasons] The Dart Gorge The Dart Gorge is one of the mo...
King's Barrow, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)
The barrow on top of King Tor is one of a number of these highly visible burial chambers on Hookney Down and Hamel Down. You can see them from miles around which was, clearly, the intention. See our King Tor listing for directions. Note that the barrow is close to English Heritage's Grimspound...
King Tor, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)
Dartmoor's high moorland rises from rolling countryside. The edge of the moor is lined with tors. For example, among others, Belstone Tors, Sourton Tors, White Tor, Pew Tor, Trowlesworthy Tors, Haytor Rocks and Hound Tor all overlook gentler landscapes. King Tor is another. Located to the ea...
Dart Gorge Venford Reservoir to New Bridge South Bank Walk, Holne, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)
This is one of our favourite walks in Dartmoor National Park. It's difficult, owing to the absence of paths in the central section of the Dart Gorge below Bench Tor. For long sections of the walk, you're picking your way through wild woodland. Don't try this walk unless you are a confident walker. T...
Dart Gorge, Holne, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)
[Main photo: River Dart in the Dart Gorge with White Wood to the left and Meltor Wood to the right. Browse the photo gallery for more images of the Dart Gorge through the seasons] One of the most beautiful places in Dartmoor National Park The Dart Gorge is one of the most beautiful p...
Keble Martin Open Air Chapel, South Brent, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)
'Keble Martin open air Chapel 1904. Divine worship last held here 11th July 1982 ...'
Buckfastleigh Moor, Scorriton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)
[Main photo: walking the Two Moors Way from Holne and Scorriton to Buckfastleigh Moor] Buckfastleigh Moor, the highest point on Dartmoor’s south moor and the Two Moors Way Ryder’s Hill is the highest point on Dartmoor’s south moor. Buckfastleigh Moor runs from this hi...
James Bowden & Son Hardware & Moorland Centre, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)
If you enjoy shopping, make sure you visit both James Bowden & Son Hardware & Moorland Centre and Webber & Sons when you're on holiday in Dartmoor. Located next to one another in the centre of Chagford, both seem to sell everthing you'd ever need whilst visiting or living on the moor. W...
Church Way, Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)
The Lichway/Lych Way is a well known and reasonably well signposted long distance walking route that runs from the heart of Dartmoor across a section of its high moorland to Lydford St Petroc's Church on the National Park's western boundary. People who lived in the heart of Dartmoor were required to...
Webber & Sons, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 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. 15 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...
Sharrah Pool, Holne, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)
Wild swimming and walking The East Dart River and West Dart River converge at Dartmeet to form the Double Dart or, more simply, the River Dart. The River Dart then passes through the Dart Gorge which is one of the most beautiful and wild places in Dartmoor National Park. The river cascades and...
The Three Crowns Inn, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 15 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,...