Things To Do near Red Lake
Fur Tor from Postbridge Circular Walk, Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
Walking to the most remote area of Dartmoor and southern England This is a big walk into the most remote area of Dartmoor National Park and southern England. There are many routes to Fur Tor but this one starts at Postbridge National Park Visitor Centre. It's the 'classic' Fur Tor ro...
Cut Lane (Cut Hill Peat Pass), Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
When describing Dartmoor's peat passes in his work 'High Dartmoor', Eric Hemery wrote: 'The most ancient, and in some way most intriguing, of these passes is Cut Lane (ref.). The link path from E. Dart country ascends to the water-divide and enters the pass through the fen, where the way is marke...
Ilsington St Michael's Church Lych Gate, Ilsington, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
Just west of Ilsington St Michael's Church is Ilsington St Michael's Church Lych Gate. A local information board reads: 'The first building on this site that we know of was likely to have been of medieval origin, for in the year 1639 it was being used as a schoolroom for about 30 b...
Shapley Common, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
The B3212 rises gently from Moretonhampstead past the Miniature Pony Centre and the luxury Bovey Castle Hotel to the high moors. Where the road meets moor, above Lettaford, is a popular viewpoint. There's a spacious car park, ice cream van in the holiday season and you can usually find ponies in the...
Ilsington St Michael's Church, Ilsington, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
Another Dartmoor church rebuilt in the 15th century, Ilsington St Michael's Church is thought to have been first constructed during the 11th century. Look out for the ruins of Ilsington Manor House in the north eastern corner of the churchyard. There's also an alarming story associated with&...
Fernworthy Bird Hide, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
We've positioned Fernworthy Bird Hide on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location. To visit, follow the road that climbs from Chagford to Fernworthy Reservoir. Continue past the main car park at the entrance to the forest until you come to the southern end of the re...
Ilsington Manor House (Ruins), Ilsington, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
In the north eastern corner of Ilsington St Michael's Church are the remains of Ilsington Manor House. A Dartmoor National Park Authority information board tells the story of the manor house and provides floor plans and drawings. George Ford 'is thought to have rebuilt the house in...
Fur Tor, Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
Said to be the most remote area within Dartmoor National Park and, as a consequence, southern England, Fur Tor is essential visiting for any Dartmoor lover or anyone with a passion for the outdoors. The views from Fur Tor are exceptional, perhaps among the finest in the Park. Stood on one of th...
Heath Stone, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
Spend time exploring Dartmoor and you'll come across plenty of curious sights. From rubber ducks dressed as Santa to carved commandments stones, giant chairs to tiny metal crosses, there seems to be endless detail to keep you entertained. One such curiosity is the Heath Stone on the eastern edge of...
Best Tavistock Walks, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 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. 11 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 Museum, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
Tavistock Museum is one of Dartmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.
Tavistock Pannier Market, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
Tavistock Pannier Market 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. 11 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. 11 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...