Things To Do near Ashburton Skatepark
China Clay Workings (South Dartmoor), Shaugh Prior, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
If you want to discover more about the Westcountry's china clay mining industry then head for Wheal Martyn Museum and Country Park in Cornwall. It's the only visitor attraction in the world focused on the china clay mining industry. Situated near St Austell and the Eden Project, it's a great place....
Blackaton Cross (Restored), Shaugh Prior, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
Blackaton Cross is situated on the fringe of Dartmoor's south moor where moorland meets china clay works. We've positioned Blackaton Cross on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location. To visit, head for Cadover Bridge and then follow the lane south east to Blackaton Cros...
Sheepstor St Leonard Church, Sheepstor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
According to the Devon Historic Churches Trust, 'there has been a church on this site since the early thirteenth century. The present building dates from the 1450s'. Refer to their site for more information. There's also a more detailed PDF outlining the history of the church on the West Dartmo...
Dunsford Stepping Stones, Dunsford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
Walking/rivers Downstream of Steps Bridge, spanning the River Teign, are a picturesque set of stepping stones connecting the village Dunsford and the National Trust's Bridford Wood. Whilst these are not named on the Ordnance Survey Explorer OL28 'Dartmoor' map or the Harvey British Mountain Map '...
Whiddon Deer Park, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
[Main photo: the southern end of Whiddon Deer Park in spring] Huge views, bluebells, trees and a sculpture Whiddon Deer Park offers huge views of the Chagford area, the eastern section of Dartmoor National Park and the high north moor from Fernworthy Forest through Hangings...
Whiddon Deer Park Bluebell Circular Walk, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
In 2014, the bluebells up at Whiddon Deer Park were at their best in the middle of May. Clearly, this is a Spring walk when the bluebells are out. For other bluebell walk recommendations, see our listing for Bluebell Walks. Start at Iron Bridge below the National Trust's Castle Drogo (National Tr...
Go Segway Haldon Forest Park, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
If you're looking for a memorable and quirky holiday experience, try Go Segway at Haldon Forest Park. A segway is a self-balancing vehicle with two chunky wheels as seen in the photos to this listing. Haldon Forest Park is a top Devon family visitor attraction. You guide the vehicle as part o...
Forest Cycle Hire/Haldon Forest Park Cycle Hire, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
Haldon Forest Park is an exceptionally popular activity hub situated between the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park and the South Devon coast. There are lots of bike trails for all abilities. If you're on holiday in Dartmoor or South Devon but have left your bikes behind then you can hire them...
Go Ape Haldon Forest Park, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
Great fun. Move through the canopy of trees high above the forest floor using walkways, swings and zip wires at Haldon Forest Park. There are a couple of options. Go Ape Tree Top Adventure is aimed at visitors aged 10 or above. Go Ape Tree Top Junior is aimed at visitors aged 6 to 12. All un...
Beechcroft Plantation, Sheepstor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
Great place for a picnic and reservoir views. Beechcroft Plantation is marked on the Ordnance Survey Explorer OL28 'Dartmoor' map next to a finger of land that juts out into Burrator Reservoir. After a period of dry weather, you'll find plenty of people enjoying picnics on the exposed banks of the r...
Haldon Forest Park, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
The team behind Holiday in Dartmoor live in the northern and eastern sections of Dartmoor National Park. Within the National Park, whilst the Granite Way is great for bike riding with kids, we'd recommend heading slightly north east of Dartmoor to Haldon Forest Park for a great family day out. Ha...
Haldon Forest Park Horse Riding, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
Haldon Forest Park is an activity hub just beyond the north eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. There are a number of horse riding trails that run around the forest. Some are close to walking and cycling routes. Others take you away from the crowds. These trails are clearly marked on informati...
Haldon Forest Park Cycling, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
This is one of the best places to mountain bike in Devon. Located by the A38 beyond the north eastern border of Dartmoor between the National Park and Exeter, there are a number of trails built into a stunning landscape. The trails cover all age groups and abilities. We've been taking kids h...
Haldon Forest Park Walking, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
Whilst Dartmoor offers some of the best moorland and valley walking in the UK, it's also nice to walk in areas outside the National Park that provide big views of Dartmoor's high ground. Kit Hill Country Park in Cornwall is great to the west. Haldon Forest Park is superb to the north east....
Gidleigh Park (North/South Park), Gidleigh, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles away)
Gidleigh Park Hotel is widely recognised as being one of the best hotels in the UK. It's located in beautiful, wooded landscape on the fringe of the high moors near the Dartmoor National Park gateway town Chagford. The woodland is called Gidleigh Park and a section of the Mariners' Way runs through...