The Rock Inn, Haytor
30 September 2025
A traditional English country inn near the famous Haytor Rocks on Dartmoor. Open log fires, excellent food (AA Rosette) and fine local ales make it an ideal refuelling stop for walkers.
Things to do near Bovey Tracey
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The Rock Inn, Haytor
A traditional English country inn near the famous Haytor Rocks on Dartmoor. Open log fires, excellent food (AA Rosette) and fine local ales make it an ideal refuelling stop for walkers.
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The Rising Sun Woodland
With ample parking and children's play area this is the ideal place to stop off en-route through the beautiful Devon countryside. Meals are traditional pub grub and Sunday lunch is also served.
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The Cleave
Set in the heart of the beautiful 'chocolate box' village of Lustleigh, this thatched pub dates back to the 15th century and offers a warm welcome to locals, walkers, cyclists and visitors alike. There's a lovely cottage garden to enjoy on warmer days and open log fires to snuggle up in front of during the winter.
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Kestor Inn
A welcoming pub in a lovely little Dartmoor village, with a bar, restaurant and family room, good British pub menu with children's options and a Sunday carvery.
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Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Bovey historical artefacts and photographs, railway memorabillia and pottery exhibited in the restored old railway station, offering an insight into local hisotry, art and culture.
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Ullacombe Farm Shop
Delicious cakes and earthy farmhouse cooking inspired by nearby Dartmoor. Don't forget to pick up a freshly baked cake while you're here.
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The Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Lots of lovely things to buy and a really great cafe right on the river. Exhibitions run throughout the year and check their website for current viewings.
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Becky Falls Woodland Park
Loads to do here, with lots of animals to see and touch, including some unusual creatures such as twin Gambian rats the size of cats and woolly 'sheep-pigs'!
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A Touch of the Wild
A great place for youngsters to learn about bushcraft skills from expert outdoor staff in a beautiful woodland setting. Take a look at their website for full details of what's on offer.
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Things to do near Bovey Tracey
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The Rising Sun Woodland
17 November 2024
With ample parking and children's play area this is the ideal place to stop off en-route through the beautiful Devon countryside. Meals are traditional pub grub and Sunday lunch is also served.
The Cleave
19 August 2024
Set in the heart of the beautiful 'chocolate box' village of Lustleigh, this thatched pub dates back to the 15th century and offers a warm welcome to locals, walkers, cyclists and visitors alike. There's a lovely cottage garden to enjoy on warmer days and open log fires to snuggle up in front of during the winter.
Kestor Inn
3 September 2023
A welcoming pub in a lovely little Dartmoor village, with a bar, restaurant and family room, good British pub menu with children's options and a Sunday carvery.
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
3 October 2013
Bovey historical artefacts and photographs, railway memorabillia and pottery exhibited in the restored old railway station, offering an insight into local hisotry, art and culture.
Ullacombe Farm Shop
22 June 2009
Delicious cakes and earthy farmhouse cooking inspired by nearby Dartmoor. Don't forget to pick up a freshly baked cake while you're here.
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen
30 March 2009
Lots of lovely things to buy and a really great cafe right on the river. Exhibitions run throughout the year and check their website for current viewings.
Becky Falls Woodland Park
18 July 2008
Loads to do here, with lots of animals to see and touch, including some unusual creatures such as twin Gambian rats the size of cats and woolly 'sheep-pigs'!
A Touch of the Wild
A great place for youngsters to learn about bushcraft skills from expert outdoor staff in a beautiful woodland setting. Take a look at their website for full details of what's on offer.
Abbot Angling
Angling supplies.