Castles, stone circles, reservoirs and viewpoints
Our Dartmoor lists 59 attractions and visitor sites on and around Dartmoor, with the largest groups in Exeter (9), Chagford (3), Plymouth (3).
Use the map or the list below to see where each one is.
Belstone, Okehampton
Situated on the northern edge of Dartmoor at approximately one thousand feet above sea level, Andrews Corner derives its unique character from the contrast between the rugged grandeur of the open moor and the verdant serenity of a cultivated garden.
Manaton, Newton Abbot
Dartmoor's iconic woodland park with a spectacular 70ft waterfall, 50 acres of ancient SSSI woodland, animals, nature trails and family activities.
Bigbury-on-Sea
Located in an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) on the coast of South West of Devon, Bigbury Golf Club lives up to the area's reputation.
Cadover, Shaugh Prior
Stone road bridge over the River Plym on Dartmoor's south-west edge, with a free National Trust car park and the usual start for walks to Trowlesworthy Tor.
Lower Ashton, Exeter
Award-winning Devon attraction set in 90 acres of ancient woodland and parkland on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Home to the South West's highest waterfall, a Victorian fern garden with National Collection status, seven lakes, adventure playgrounds, café and gift shop.
What is the earliest known written record of the Childe the Hunter legend?
Remains of a medieval castle set on high ground above the moor, with earthwork defences still visible.
Drewsteignton, Exeter
Remarkable 20th-century granite castle designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens for millionaire Julius Drewe, overlooking the spectacular Teign Gorge. The last castle built in England, now cared for by the National Trust. Gardens, gorge walks, café and shop.
Chagford
River-fed open-air swimming pool on Dartmoor, run entirely by local volunteers since 1969.
A granite cross over a kistvaen on the edge of Fox Tor Mires, rebuilt in 1890 and tied to the legend of Childe the Hunter.
