Things To Do near White Ridge Stone Row

Lydford Gorge (National Trust), Lydford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

[Main photo: view of the path running alongside the River Lyd in Lydford Gorge. Browse the images in the photo gallery to see Lydford Gorge through the seasons]   The highest natural waterfall in South West England Lydford Gorge is a major visitor attraction in Dartmoor National Park....

Okehampton Arcade, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

Okehampton is a major gateway town to Dartmoor National Park. In addition to visitor attractions such as its English Heritage castle and superb museum, there are plenty of restaurants, cafes and shops. Okehampton Arcade is packed with shops selling a wide range of products from outdoor kit to antiqu...

Clifford Bridge, Dunsford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

Clifford Bridge spans the River Teign in, roughly speaking, the middle of Fingle Woods in the north eastern section of Dartmoor National Park. As such, we've split this listing into two sections outlining points of interest and things to do on either side of the bridge. First, its location. We've...

Museum of Dartmoor Life, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

Family attraction Just off the main road, in a courtyard by Okehampton Tourism Information Centre, the Museum of Dartmoor Life is arranged on three floors. In our opinion, it's a superb local museum exploring the geology, prehistory and history of Dartmoor National Park. We'd recommend a visit...

Best Dartmoor Rainy Day Things To Do, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

There are plenty of things to do on, and around, Dartmoor when it rains. We list ideas below by theme. When it's raining hard, head indoors. If it's light rain there are still plenty of things to experience outdoors. Browse the list and photo gallery for inspiration.   Muse...

Best Okehampton Walks, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

[Main photo: view from High Willhays across Dartmoor's north moor to Fur Tor in winter. Fur Tor top left, North Hessary Tor and Radio Mast on horizon and Lints Tor bottom right]   Okehampton Okehampton is located on the north western border of Dartmoor National Park. It sits below...

Keble Martin Open Air Chapel, South Brent, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

'Keble Martin open air Chapel 1904. Divine worship last held here 11th July 1982 ...'

Best Dartmoor Summer Things To Do, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

Shows and fairs Shows and fairs run in Dartmoor National Park in spring and summer. There are lots to visit. Three of the best are Okehampton Show (large), Chagford Show (medium size) and Widecombe Fair (a smaller village fair). Okehampton Show. This large agricultural show takes place on the...

Erme Pits, Sheepstor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

Follow the path marked Abbot's Way on the Ordnance Survey Explorer OL28 'Dartmoor' map from either the east or west and you'll cross the heart of Dartmoor's south plateau. Where the Abbot's Way crosses Erme Head Ford by Erme Head are a number of very deep pits known as Erme Pits. These are the...

Trenchford Reservoir, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

Trenchford, Tottiford and Kennick reservoirs near the north eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Trenchford, Tottiford and Kennick Reservoirs are located in the north east of the Park. Moretonhampstead is to the north west and Bovey Tracey to the south. Trenchford, Tottiford and Kennick re...

Burrator Plantations, Yelverton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

Explore the Burrator Reservoir area and at some point you'll be walking in one of the many plantations that fringe the reservoirs and extend up nearby valleys. Access/points of interest in these plantations are covered below.   Peekhill Plantation. The Granite and Gears Princetown Ra...

Erme Head, Sheepstor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

Famous South Devon rivers such as the Plym, Avon, Yealm and Erme rise in the heart of Dartmoor's south plateau. The Erme takes the longest and most dramatic route across the moor to Ivybridge and then down to the South Devon coast at Erme Mouth between Wonwell Beach and Meadowsfoot Beach. It's also...

Lydford Gorge Circular Walk, Lydford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

Walking in a beautiful National Trust property on the western border of Dartmoor National Park When we first moved to Dartmoor in 2008, we were told repeatedly that the national park was bleak and wet. Whilst sections of the high moor on both the north and south plateaus can be challenging l...

Peek Hill, Yelverton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

Part of a circular walk that we recommend, the views from Peek Hill down to Burrator Reservoir and across to Sheeps Tor are exceptional. If you can make it on a sunny day in autumnal October then you're in for a treat.

Lydford Gorge White Lady Waterfall, Lydford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 9 miles away)

We visit the Lydford Gorge White Lady Waterfall on a regular basis. Whilst it's always a beautiful spectacle in an even more beautiful setting, it's best to try and visit the waterfall after a period of heavy rain. Water flows fast from the nearby moors to the Lydford Gorge area and swells both the...