Cycling in Dartmoor
The Dartmoor Way, Princetown or Plym Valley disused railways offer fantastic safe and traffic free family cycling. YHA Dartmoor is situated right in the heart of the High moor in a little hamlet...
High Moorland Visitor Centre
Overview
Find out about Dartmoor and its history, culture and wildlife, and explore the gallery here which has regularly changing exhibitions.
What makes it special
- Learn about Dartmoor
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Walking and Rambling in Dartmoor
If you're planning on staying at YHA Dartmoor, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the...
Climbing in Dartmoor
The Dewerstone, Haytor or Sheeps Tor offer some of the best climbing and bouldering opportunities Dartmoor has to offer. Visit the UK Climbing Dartmoor web page See UKC details of Dewerstone, Haytor...
The Miniature Pony Centre
Get really close to adorable miniature Shetland ponies and miniature Mediterranean donkeys.
South Devon Steam Railway
South Devon Railway is a seven mile line running down the stunning River Dart valley. It runs between Buckfastleigh, the main station, and Totnes in the south west of the country. See the SDR website...
Lydford Gorge
9.8 miles Take an exhilarating walk and explore the beautiful, oak-wooded river gorge with its fascinating history and legends. Visit the website
Castle Drogo in Okehampton
9 miles Behind the imposing façade, poignant family keepsakes sit alongside 17th-century tapestries. Visit the delightful formal garden and walk into the rhododendron valley. Visit the website
Finch Foundry
The last remaining water-powered forge in England gives a unique insight into 19th century village life. Don't miss the regular demonstrations and machinery tours. Afterwards enjoy a Devon Cream Tea...
Adventure Okehampton
Choose from 18 fantastic group activities from gorge-scrambling, archery, pony-trekking, mountain boarding, mountain biking and a full range of watersports. Other activities including cycle hire, rock...
Walking and Rambling around Okehampton
If you're planning on staying at YHA Okehampton, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the...
Okehampton Castle
Step back into time with a visit to this dramatic castle, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, now a haunted ruin. Look out for open air performances during Summer.
New Carlton Cinema
See all the latest films in real comfort! Based in the old market hall, with a licensed screen, leather settees and individual chairs. Visit the cinema website
Morwellham Quay
This reconstructed port was once the busiest port west of Exeter and the largest copper port in Queen Victoria’s empire. Visit the website
National Marine Aquarium
Journey through the oceans of the world from the local shoreline to the deep Atlantic. Visit the NMA website
Teign Diving
The Diving Centre offers diving, with dive boats visiting the wrecks and reefs of Lyme Bay and Torbay.