Leisure & Outdoor
Recreation and activities on and around the moor
Becky Falls
Newton Abbot
Dartmoor's iconic woodland park with a spectacular 70ft waterfall, 50 acres of ancient SSSI woodland, animals, nature trails and family activities.
Canonteign Falls
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.
Castle Drogo
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.
Cholwell Riding Stables
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Dartefacts
An absolutely splendid resource - highlighting pretty much everything of interest on the ground on Dartmoor. Click on the interactive map and find out what's worth looking for on your next journey.
Dartmoor Explorations
A collection of blog entries which started on other various Dartmoor related facebook pages, but have now been consolidated in one place by the author.This is an excellent resource of all things Dartmoor. Organised into categories making it easy to find information.
Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies
Dartmoor Outdoor Festival
From guided walks to film showings, from climbing sessions to navigation workshops, from our very own festival letterbox trail to live music, there really is something for everyone at Dartmoor Outdoor Festival. Whether you are local and want to explore a side of Dartmoor you’ve never experienced or are visiting us from further afield, we’re looking forward to celebrating outdoor adventures and community with people of all ages and abilities and from all over the globe!
Dartmoor Prison Break
Dartmoor Walking Tours
Make the most of DartmoorEmbark on a personalised Dartmoor adventure tailored to your interests and fitness level.
Dartmoor Walks & Rides This Way
Dartmoor Zoo
Plymouth
Discover the many big personalities that call Dartmoor Zoo home
Dartmoor's Daughter
After a 20 year global business career living in New York, Hong Kong, London, and Australia, Emma returned home to Devon to recover her health. Reconnecting with her family’s love and guiding history on Dartmoor, she qualified as a Hill & Moorland Leader (HML) and founded ‘Dartmoor’s Daughter’.
Devon Cycle Hire Ltd
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Lydford Gorge
Okehampton
The deepest river gorge in South West England, carved into the western edge of Dartmoor. National Trust property featuring the 30m Whitelady Waterfall and the turbulent Devil's Cauldron whirlpool, set within ancient SSSI oak woodland and temperate rainforest.
National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown
Princetown
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Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide
Paul Rendell was born in Plymouth and became enthusiastic about Dartmoor from an early age after being taken on numerous outings by his parents. Burrator and Sheepstor were two of the favourite places they went as a family.Very early he found he was fascinated by the moor's industrial archaeology and its wildlife. Because he was dyslexic his schooldays were not very easy for him but he struggled on until school leaving age.