Recreation and activities on and around the moor
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.
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.
Lydford, 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.
Holne Park, Ashburton
Award-winning family outdoor attraction and campsite set in 90 acres within Dartmoor National Park, just 1 mile from the A38 at Ashburton. Adventure playgrounds, zip wire, high ropes, canoeing, kayaking, Dartmoor Bike Park, a pirate ship lake, riverside walks and an award-winning campsite.
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.
DARTMOOR WALKS: Explore Dartmoor National Park on foot at a pace that suits you. We offer guided walks that start from a variety of locations on Dartmoor and last a full or half day.
Sparkwell, Plymouth
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