Things To Do near Southerly Down
Ring O' Bells, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 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...
River Meavy, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
The River Meavy runs from the outskirts of Princetown to the north eastern end of Burrator Reservoir. At the southern end of the reservoir, it resumes its course past the village Meavy towards the River Plym. The combined river flows through Plym Valley to Plymouth and Plymouth Sound. If you look...
Birch Tor and Vitifer Tin Mine (Disused), Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
The moorland east of The Warren House Inn is heavily scarred by centuries of tin mining. It's topped by Birch Tor. Birch Tor and Vitifer Tin Mine is the name given to a group of mines worked in this area. When you visit, you'll walk in, by or above scooped up of the moorland by the tinners....
Crock of Gold, Princetown, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
The Crock of Gold is a cairn circle and cist by Conchies Road roughly a mile and a half east of Princetown. One of Dartmoor's most famous cists with, arguably, the most evocative name, the Crock of Gold burial site is very easily accessible on foot. A crock is an earthenware pot or jar. Pres...
Black Tor Stone Row, Princetown, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Black Tor is a rocky outcrop in the western section of Dartmoor National Park. Farm walls run south west of the tor. As you can see in the photos in our gallery, Black Tor Stone Row is situated by one of these walls. The more impressive Hart Tor Stone Rows are nearby. We've positioned Black Tor S...
Chagford, Teign Gorge and Fingle Bridge Circular Walk, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Start in the centre of Chagford. There's a large car park near the church. Buses run from Exeter if you are coming by train on a holiday or weekend break. Follow the main road (B3206) out of town. Pass the school on your left and you'll come to a fork in the road. Take the left fork, drop down to...
The Three Crowns Inn, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 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,...
Green Combe, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
You're not likely to walk in Green Combe. However, if you're on holiday in Dartmoor for a period of time and you're exploring the National Park, it's very likely that you'll see it. Located by a popular viewpoint, the area can get very crowded in high summer. The B3212 is Dartmoor's main trans-mo...
The Old Forge, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
For a small place, Chagford is packed with pubs and cafes. Whilst it's a thriving local community, this reflects the town's popularity as a visitor destination. Clearly, it's a great place in which to holiday or enjoy a day trip. One of the cafes in Chagford is The Old Forge. We've positioned The Ol...
Three Hares Trail, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
The Two Moors Way, the Dartmoor Way and the Granite Way are examples of well known, official walking and multi-use trails in Dartmoor National Park. The Lych Way and the Abbot's Way are examples of lesser known trails that cut across the moors. The Three Hares Trail is a superb new initiative by Ele...
Ludgate Fine Art, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
LUDGATE FINE ART a Wildlife Gallery on Dartmoor. This beautiful gallery is the studio and exhibition space of the well known artist Eleanor Ludgate. It is set in the heart of the ancient Stannary town of Chagford on Dartmoor. Eleanor’s exquisite paintings of the wildlife of Devon are a must for...
The Globe Inn, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
Chagford inn The high moor above Chagford provides some of the best views and walking in Dartmoor National Park. Having explored this landscape, we'd recommend relaxing in one of Chagford's many pubs and cafes such as The Globe Inn. Things to do around The Globe Inn 'Holiday in Da...
Chagford The Church of St Michael the Archangel, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
By Chagford square, The Church of St Michael the Archangel was dedicated in 1261 by Bishop Branscombe of Exeter Cathedral. If the name's familiar to Dartmoor walkers, it's because there's a Branscombe's Loaf up on Corn Ridge near Yes Tor and High Willhays which form the highest ground...
Tavistock Canal Northern Tunnel Portal, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
If you zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting of the accompanying Google map, you'll be at the entrance of a tunnel that passes under a patchwork of fields that covers Morwell Down. This entrance is called the Tavistock Canal Northern Tunnel Portal. Move the map south west and you'll come to M...
Devonport Leat Aqueduct, Princetown, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 10 miles away)
In his book 'Walking the Dartmoor Waterways', Eric Hemery writes: 'This well-known beauty spot is scarcely enhanced by the iron pipe delivering the waters of Hartor Brook into the leat, but compensation exists in the sparkling cascade on the west slope of Raddick Hill ... the water crossing the a...