Things To Do near Michelcombe
Fur Tor, Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
Said to be the most remote area within Dartmoor National Park and, as a consequence, southern England, Fur Tor is essential visiting for any Dartmoor lover or anyone with a passion for the outdoors. The views from Fur Tor are exceptional, perhaps among the finest in the Park. Stood on one of th...
Tavistock View Point, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
It takes effort to enjoy many of Dartmoor's best views. Others, like Tavistock View Point, are very easily accessible and require just a few steps. Situated at the western end of a very large car parking area off the B3357, the Tavistock View Point looks out across Tavistock and the Tamar Valley Are...
Round Pound, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
Chagford is a gateway town to Dartmoor's north plateau and its high moors. A narrow road rises west of Chagford to the northern section of Chagford Common at Batworthy Corner. This section of Chagford Common and Shovel Down are known for their prehistoric attractions such as stone rows and standing...
Whitehorse Hill, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
High on Dartmoor's north plateau are a number of shallow domed hills. Unlike Yes Tor or Fur Tor, these hills are understated. They lack dramatic rocky outcrops and steep sides. However, many have distinctive features that tell fascinating stories about moorland life through history and prehisto...
Whitehorse Hill Peat Passes and Memorials, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
Dartmoor's north plateau consists of rough cut moorland that can be difficult to cross. Peat passes help. There are a number around Whitehorse Hill. If you are walking to Whitehorse Hill from nearby Hangingstone Hill, it's likely you'll follow the peat pass on the eastern flank of the hill. By fo...
The Globe Inn, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 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...
Whitehorse Hill Cist, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
Whitehorse Hill is a remote, shallow-domed hill on Dartmoor National Park's north plateau. A cist is a prehistoric burial chest made from slabs of granite. In 1999, a cist was discovered on Whitehorse Hill. In 2011, this burial chest was excavated. It was the first excavation of a prehistoric burial...
The Three Crowns Inn, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 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,...
Black Hill (North Dartmoor), Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
One for the Dartmoor obsessive, Black Hill is a remote stretch of high moorland near the sources of the East Dart River, River Taw and West Okement River. Cranmere Pool and its letterbox are to the north. Cut Hill is to the south. We've positioned Black Hill on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satelli...
Chagford The Church of St Michael the Archangel, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 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...
Ring O' Bells, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 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...
Manga Hill Cairn, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
The high moor west of Chagford has many impressive prehistoric attractions from stone rows to ancient settlements, stone circles to evocative standing stones. Overlooking these attractions, near a section of Dartmoor's highest ground, is a large cairn topping Manga Hill. It's a g...
Webber & Sons, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
Now closed. [There are two magnificent, labyrinthine shops side by side in the centre of the Chagford. As you stand facing the shops, James Bowden & Son Hardware & Moorland Centre is to the right and Webber & Sons to the left. Both seem to sell everything under the sun from outd...
North Teign River, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
The Teign is one of Dartmoor's great rivers. It rises in two places on the National Park's north moor. The North Teign Head is located between two of the highest points on Dartmoor. The South Teign Head is located on lower ground by the western boundary of Fernworthy Forest. From these headwaters, t...
James Bowden & Son Hardware & Moorland Centre, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 11 miles away)
If you enjoy shopping, make sure you visit both James Bowden & Son Hardware & Moorland Centre and Webber & Sons when you're on holiday in Dartmoor. Located next to one another in the centre of Chagford, both seem to sell everthing you'd ever need whilst visiting or living on the moor. W...