Things To Do near Princetown
King's Arms, South Zeal, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
Beautiful location Dartmoor has many beautiful villages. Some, like Widecombe-in-the-Moor, are very well known. Others, like South Zeal, are less well known. It's a shame because South Zeal is in a remarkable location and surrounded by visitor attractions. The King's Arms...
Taw-Teign Link, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
The Taw and Teign are rivers that rise on Dartmoor National Park's high north moor. On Dartmoor, each river is associated with a long-distance trail. The River Taw is the northernmost river and is associated with the Tarka Trail. The River Teign is the southernmost river and is associated with...
Moretonhampstead to Butterdon Valley, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
If you look at the Ordnance Survey Explorer OL28 'Dartmoor' map, you'll see a path marked as a broken green line running north of Moretonhampstead to Butterdon Down. On older Ordnance Survey maps, this is marked as part of the Dartmoor Way Walking Route. In Spring, when the wild flowers are out, the...
Castle Drogo (National Trust), Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
Family attraction The last castle to be built in England, Castle Drogo is located on a spur of land at the mouth of the magnificent Teign Gorge (National Trust) in the north east section of Dartmoor National Park. Chagford is to the south west. The pretty village Drewsteignton is nearby. Castl...
Dartmoor Way Walking Route, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
The Dartmoor Way's one of Devon's long distance footpaths. About 90m/140km in length, it's a circular walk that takes in many of the National Park's major towns. If you look at a summary map of Dartmoor, the footpath runs around the outskirts of the west and north and east of the Park. It cuts ac...
Whiddon Wood, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
[Main photo: the upper section of Whiddon Wood] Southern side of the Teign Gorge The River Teign flows through the stunning Teign Gorge in the north eastern section of Dartmoor National Park near Chagford. On either side of the river, heavily wooded gorge walls rise steeply. The popu...
Two Museums Walk, Sticklepath, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
Finch Foundry is a National Trust property and museum in the Dartmoor village Sticklepath. The Museum of Dartmoor Life is a museum in the National Park gateway town Okehampton. This walk links the two. The route fringes Dartmoor's north moor and runs close to the National Park's northern border....
Deer Stalkers Paths, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
The Teign Gorge (National Trust), located in the north eastern section of Dartmoor National Park near Chagford, is known for its natural beauty. Castle Drogo (National Trust) is at the western end of the gorge. Fingle Bridge is to the east. Most people walk between these two attractions when explori...
Best Dartmoor Things To Do, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
National Trust properties in Dartmoor National Park Castle Drogo near Chagford in the north east section of Dartmoor National Park. One of the Westcountry's most popular and important National Trust properties, Castle Drogo was the last castle to be built in England. Situated at the mouth of...
Fisherman's Path Teign Gorge Walk, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
This is a variation on the circular Teign Gorge Walk. As the name suggests, the Teign Gorge (National Trust) was shaped by the River Teign. This walk explores the banks of the of the River Teign as it flows through the gorge from around Castle Drogo to Fingle Bridge. Park by Fingle Bridge and...
The Devonshire Inn, Sticklepath, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
North Dartmoor Situated just up the road from the National Trust's Finch Foundry and at the tail of Belstone Cleave, The Devonshire Inn is also by the Tarka Trail and at the foot of Dartmoor's north moor. Add local riding stables and two of the most stunning prehistoric sites in the National Park...
Finch Foundry (National Trust), Sticklepath, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
Family attraction Finch Foundry is a National Trust property on the north border of Dartmoor National Park. Located between the National Trust's Castle Drogo and English Heritage's Okehampton Castle, it's easy to overlook Finch Foundry which is a great shame as it's a fascinating place in a very...
Best Dartmoor Summer Things To Do, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 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...
The Trafalgar Way, Sticklepath, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
The Trafalgar Way is a long distance path running between Falmouth, Cornwall and London. The path follows the route taken by Lieutenant John Richards Lapenotiere who delivered news of victory at the Battle of Trafalgar to the Admiralty in London. In and around Dartmoor, moving west to east, the Traf...
The Taw River Inn, Sticklepath, Dartmoor National Park (approx. 13 miles away)
River Taw and North Dartmoor The River Taw flows from Dartmoor's north moor to the village Belstone. It curls into Belstone Cleave on its way to Sticklepath where you'll find The Taw River Inn. This area of Dartmoor is packed with things to do and see. The Taw River Inn is a great place to refuel...