Things To Do near Red Lake Ford
Green Hill Arts, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
Travel around Devon and Cornwall for a period of time and it becomes clear that the two counties are packed with artists, ceramicists and photographers. Places such as St Ives and Falmouth have high numbers of galleries concentrated in a small area. On Dartmoor, given the lower visitor numbers, ...
Lydford Castle (English Heritage), Lydford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
Lydford Castle is an English Heritage property at the heart of a beautiful and historically important village on the western border of Dartmoor National Park. According to English Heritage, 'Lydford Castle was probably built about 1195 to serve as a prison'. During the medieval period, conditions at...
Lydford The Norman Castle, Lydford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
An information board on site reads: 'The earthwork is all that remains of a small Norman castle which was probably built in the late 11th century in the years of consolidation after the Norman conquest. It holds a dominant position in the corner of the defended Saxon town. The castle was a 'ri...
Moretonhampstead St Andrew's Church, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
Walk the high moorland, wooded valleys and rolling countryside of the east and north east sections of Dartmoor National Park and the tall tower of St Andrew's rising high above Moretonhampstead becomes a familiar sight. It's as distinctive a landmark as the more famous Widecombe St Pancras Chur...
Hunt Tor, Lydford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
This is a remote tor on the boggy Woodcock Hill. Near Rattlebrook Peatworks (Disused), Hunt Tor is very easily accessible on the Rattlebrook Peatworks Railway (Disused). We've positioned Hunt Tor on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location. Hunt Tor is one for the...
Steeperton Gorge, Belstone, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
By Dartmoor standards, this is a small gorge. Unlike the Dart Gorge, Teign Gorge or Lydford Gorge which have been cut by wide, powerful waterways, Steeperton Gorge is situated pretty far upstream on Dartmoor's north plateau. The River Taw rises on the high, boggy ground around Hangingstone Hill and...
Steng-a-Tor, Sourton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
Small outcrop above the south west wall of the Upper West Okement Valley. It's situated in a potentially very boggy part of Woodcock Hill and Corn Ridge. Walking up there after a period of heavy rain is an unpleasant experience. Sandy Ford crosses the West Okement River below. Ten Tors teams refer t...
Trenchford Reservoir, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 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...
Chagford Swimming Pool (Outdoor), Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
Chagford has a seasonal, open air swimming pool on the edge of town. It gets busy and is very popular with locals. We've positioned Chagford Pool on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location. There's limited parking by the pool. We'd recommend wandering down from town....
Rushford Stepping Stones, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
The North Teign River and South Teign River meet just west of Chagford to form the River Teign. Chagford Bridge and Rushford Bridge span the water and provide safe crossing points. Downstream of Rushford Bridge, behind Chagford Pool, is an old set of stepping stones. They're uneven and slippery s...
Kennon Hill, Gidleigh, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
Kennon Hill is one of a number of domed hills above Chagford on Dartmoor's north moor. Buttern Hill Stone Circle is to the south east. White Moor Stone and White Moor Stone Circle are to the west. The dangerous Raybarrow Pool extends from the northern flank of the hill. Avoid as it's one of the...
White Moor Stone, Gidleigh, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
White Moor Stone is a remote, stocky standing stone by White Moor Stone Circle on Dartmoor's north plateau. The location and views are exceptional. We've positioned White Moor Stone on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location. Please see our White Moor Stone Circle...
Best Chagford Walks, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
Chagford Chagford sits below Meldon Hill. The views from up top are magnificent. Yomp up the hill from the centre of town or try the Meldon Hill Circular Walk. It's a short walk from Chagford to the stunning Teign Gorge. Follow the Two Moors Way by the River Teign to the mouth of the gorge. Ca...
White Moor Stone Circle, Gidleigh, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
White Moor Stone Circle is probably the best located circle on Dartmoor. Langstone Moor Stone Circle in the west of the National Park and Nine Maidens Stone Circle to the north come close but White Moor Stone Circle's location on the edge of Dartmoor's north plateau offers massive views of sout...
Tottiford, Trenchford & Kennick Reservoirs Circular Walk, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)
A beautiful, tranquil walk to the east of Dartmoor National Park Dartmoor is known for its granite tors and high moorland. The National Park is also home to stunning valleys and gorges. Much less well known are its many reservoirs. The beautiful Tottiford, Trenchford and Kennick reservoirs are lo...