Things To Do near Marker Stone

Wray Valley Trail in Dartmoor, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Within Dartmoor National Park, the Wray Valley Trail runs from Mill Marsh Park at Bovey Tracey along the dismantled railway line to the end of Parke Estate. From there, a new section of the trail takes you to the edge of the popular Dartmoor village Lustleigh. The trail then runs to&n...

The White Hart, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Gateway to Dartmoor There's a cluster of pubs, cafes and restaurants around the town square in the heart of Moretonhampstead. The White Hart is one of them. It's a great place to stop for lunch when exploring the surrounding area. Eat in the restaurant or bar. Menus are available on The Whit...

Moretonhampstead Public Art/Sculpture ('Dartmoor Flight'), Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

One of the highlights of Moretonhampstead is its public art/sculptures. From a sparrowhawk to Dartmoor ponies, barn owl to relief panels, the town is full of creative goodness. These beautiful works were created by a group of artists lead by Roger Dean as part of a project called 'Dartmoor Flig...

The Dancing Tree Cross, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

If you're on your way to see Moretonhampstead 1 and 2 The Almshouses, look out for The Dancing Tree Cross. This was once the site of a market cross similar to the one in South Zeal. All you see today in Moretonhampstead is the head of the cross. This is because a tree grew next to the c...

Moretonhampstead 1 and 2 The Almshouses, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

One of the most impressive buildings in Dartmoor National Park, Moretonhampstead 1 and 2 The Almshouses are owned by the National Trust. If you're looking for historical information, visit the Moretonhampstead History Society website to which we provide an external link. 'Recorded as 'new' i...

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, ...

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...

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...

Kitty Tor, Sourton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

One for the Dartmoor enthusiast or tor bagger, Kitty Tor is a collection of small outcrops on the high, flat moorland of Amicombe Hill, Woodcock Hill and Corn Ridge. Ten Tors teams nickname the valley east and north of Kitty Tor 'death valley'. The moorland surrounding Kitty Tor can get really boggy...

Brentor Hillfort, North Brentor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Brentor Hillfort is one of Dartmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

River Lyd, Lydford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

If you are on holiday in Dartmoor, you're most likely to experience the River Lyd in the National Trust's stunning Lydford Gorge (National Trust) as it flows past the Lydford Gorge White Lady Waterfall on its way west beyond the National Park boundary into the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natura...

Brentor, North Brentor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Brentor is one of Dartmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Brentor St Michael de Rupe Church, North Brentor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Brentor St Michael de Rupe Church is one of Dartmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Lydford Gorge White Lady Waterfall, Lydford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 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...

The Dartmoor Inn/River Lyd Stepping Stones, Lydford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

There's a popular car parking area on the western side of Dartmoor behind The Dartmoor Inn at Lydford. You access the car parking area by a lane just north of the inn. You can explore some of the National Park's most beautiful tors from here. To do so, you have to cross the River Lyd. The easiest wa...