Things To Do near Hutchinson's Cross/Devonport Leat Cross
Hutholes Abandoned Medieval Settlement, Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 7 miles away)
An information board on site reads that 'this is the site of a deserted medieval settlement known today as Hutholes. Within an area of just under an acre lie the remains of six buildings dating to the 13th and 14th centuries A.D.' We've positioned Hutholes on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satell...
Blackadon Local Nature Reserve, Poundsgate, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 7 miles away)
Blackadon is a wonderful but relatively undervisited local nature reserve on Dartmoor If you look at Ordnance Survey Explorer mapping, you’ll see a strip of open access moor and heavily wooded valley to the west of the River Webburn. This is Blackadon Local Nature Reserve. Topped by a tor,...
Stannon Tor, Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Tor just to the north of Postbridge in the Heart of Dartmoor. We'd recommend exploring the area on the Stannon Tor from Postbridge Walk. The views from Stannon Tor are magnificent. Between Hamel Down in the east to Great Mis Tor in the west, you'll see Corndon Tor and Yar Tor, Ryder's Hill and th...
Wind Tor, Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
A section of the Two Moors Way runs along the spine of Hamel Down and then descends to Dunstone Down and Bittleford Down before moorland meets a mosaic of small fields. At the southern end of this moorland, where Dunstone Down merges into Bittleford Down, is Wind Tor. It's one of Dartmoor's flat out...
Double Waters, Yelverton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
The River Walkham meets the River Tavy at Double Waters on the western border of Dartmoor National Park. It's a beautiful place that's popular with wild swimmers and walkers. The long distance path the West Devon Way runs through here. We've positioned Double Waters on Google maps. Zoom in on the...
Dartmoor Reptiles, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Come and get up-close and personal with our 'unusual creatures’. We will tailor a one or two hour session especially for you so that your family can discover the magic and beauty of our collection of reptiles, spiders and other creepy crawlies. You will be able to learn about their natural habi...
Best Tavistock Walks, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Tavistock Tavistock is part of the Tamar Valley & Tavistock UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'd recommend exploring the town on foot. Pop into Tavistock Museum to learn more. Having explored the town, try the Tavistock Canal Walk. Walking on Dartmoor near Tavistock Tavistock sits...
Tavistock Duke of Bedford Statue and Buildings, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Tavistock is part of a rare UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is of international significance. Stretching from the foot of Cornwall to the Cornwall/Devon border, the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site is split into sections. Tavistock is included in the Tamar Val...
Tavistock Pannier Market, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Tavistock Pannier Market is one of Dartmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.
Tavistock Museum, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Tavistock Museum is one of Dartmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.
Tavistock Public Art/Sculpture ('The Tree'), Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Information bottom right of the sculpture reads: 'The Tree by Rosie Fierek. Erected 2007.' Commissioned by Tavistock Market Charter Group in 2005 to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Market Charter in 1105 by Henry I. The history of Tavistock grows up...
Tamar Valley & Tavistock UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
The Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape The Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape is one of a small number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the UK. It's split into sections. Running north east/south west, these are*: Tamar Valley Mining District with Tavistock. Caradon Mi...
Cut Hill North West Passage Peat Pass and Memorials, Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Study Dartmoor's north plateau on the Ordnance Survey Explorer OL28 'Dartmoor' map and you'll see lots of peat passes marked by two thick, black parallel lines. These are paths cut through deep peat that covers the high moorland. On the ground, these peat passes vary quite dramatically. Some, lik...
Tavistock Abbey (Ruin), Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Dartmoor's south moor was fringed by abbeys and a priory which were connected by a number of ancient travel routes that crossed remote, high moorland. Today, two of the abbeys are popular visitor attractions. Buckfast Abbey is to the east. Buckland Abbey, managed by the National Trust, is to th...
Tavistock Canal Walk, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 8 miles away)
Start from the large car parking area in the centre of Tavistock by Tavistock The Wharf. We've positioned this car park on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting of the accompanying map to see its location. Wander down to Tavistock Meadowlands Leisure Centre and you'll see the can...