While away a day angling for brown trout (permits available onsite), bird watching, picnicking or taking a stroll around the lake. There's also a designated trail for less able visitors with seats and information enroute, plus loos and parking.
A moorland romp through the storylands of Dartmoor. It's inspired many a tale of spooky goings-on and now you can encounter the remains and feel the chill for yourself on a guided walk.
Accessed from the A38, in the car park off the B3387 three miles west of Bovey Tracey. The road climbs steeply from Bovey Tracey, but the spectacular views from Haytor are worth the drive. There are a variety of longer and shorter walks in the area - the friendly staff at the centre will help you plan your route. Maps, guide books and other useful outdoor kit can be purchased here.
A short three mile walk taking in some of the better known tors, starting in the lane above Lustleigh up the footpath into the woods. At the junction of two paths take the upper one and climb high above the River Bovey. At the end you will find Hunters Tor and the Ancient Hill Tor, follow the path down to the right and then take the dog leg to Peck Farm, returning to your car along the path on the lower slopes of the wood.
A variety of walks start from the Tradesman's Arms and you can choose from an easy four mile saunter to a six mile hard slog. Scorriton is on the eastern edge of Dartmoor and walks take in the lovely views and ancient monuments of the moors. Take a look at the Web site for routes.
'With miles of stunning Walks near Widecombe in the Moor we have listed 5 of the very best Walks Widecombe in the Moor has to offer. Exclusively reviewed by people who have trekked them.'
26 June 2013
While away a day angling for brown trout (permits available onsite), bird watching, picnicking or taking a stroll around the lake. There's also a designated trail for less able visitors with seats and information enroute, plus loos and parking.
A moorland romp through the storylands of Dartmoor. It's inspired many a tale of spooky goings-on and now you can encounter the remains and feel the chill for yourself on a guided walk.
Accessed from the A38, in the car park off the B3387 three miles west of Bovey Tracey. The road climbs steeply from Bovey Tracey, but the spectacular views from Haytor are worth the drive. There are a variety of longer and shorter walks in the area - the friendly staff at the centre will help you plan your route. Maps, guide books and other useful outdoor kit can be purchased here.
A short three mile walk taking in some of the better known tors, starting in the lane above Lustleigh up the footpath into the woods. At the junction of two paths take the upper one and climb high above the River Bovey. At the end you will find Hunters Tor and the Ancient Hill Tor, follow the path down to the right and then take the dog leg to Peck Farm, returning to your car along the path on the lower slopes of the wood.
A variety of walks start from the Tradesman's Arms and you can choose from an easy four mile saunter to a six mile hard slog. Scorriton is on the eastern edge of Dartmoor and walks take in the lovely views and ancient monuments of the moors. Take a look at the Web site for routes.