Our Dartmoor Directory

Water from the Moor

by David J. Hawkings

David Hawkings' 1987 history of how Plymouth drew its water supply from Dartmoor's leats.

David J. Hawkings

Author of Water from the Moor, a history of Plymouth's Dartmoor leats, and co-host with his son Simon of the Myths of the Moor podcast.

Walking the Dartmoor Waterways

by Eric Hemery

Eric Hemery's guide to Dartmoor's historic leats and mineral canals.

Exploring Around Burrator - A Dartmoor Reservoir (Updated Edition)

by Paul Rendell

Paul Rendell's updated 2023 edition of his book on the farms and communities lost when Burrator Reservoir was built.

Holne Ridge

Combe

Holne Ridge is one of the highest points in southern Dartmoor, with Ryder's Hill marking its peak at the highest elevation.

Devonport Leat

Princetown

A historic watercourse that once supplied Plymouth, running from Dartmoor's high ground to Burrator Reservoir.

Cramber Tor

A short granite outcrop with a lonely feel, situated on the side of a hill near Devonport Leat.

Feather Tor

A small tor on Whitchurch Common, near Windy Post Cross and the Grimstone and Sortridge Leat.

Range of Farm Buildings, Planned Farmyard Including Threshing Barn with Waterwheel

A substantial planned farmyard with threshing barn, waterwheel, granary and associated buildings near Kilworthy.