Discover Dartmoor's countryside

Dartmoor's woodland, rivers and rock formations are a wonderful place to explore and have an adventure. You might even spot a famous Dartmoor pony roaming free on the moor. Here's some ideas of places to go.

River Teign in autumn
Fingle Bridge   Devon

Fingle Bridge

A calm spot over the River Teign with unspoilt woods

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The Whitelady Waterfall flowing into a pool below
Lydford Gorge   Devon

Lydford Gorge

Not far from Tavistock, Lydford Gorge is the deepest river gorge in the South West, with a spectacular 30m waterfall. There are a range of walks available to suit different abilities and time scales, all of which take in special the geology, flora and fauna of this Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

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The house at Parke, Devon
Parke   Devon

Parke

A peaceful retreat set within the beautiful Devon countryside

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Hembury hillfort, Devon
Hembury and Holne Woods   Hembury: SX730 680 / Holne: SX712 710

Hembury and Holne Woods

Lichen-clad, ancient oak woodland valleys following the River Dart

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Cyclists cycling through Plymbridge
Plymbridge Woods   Devon

Plymbridge Woods

A wooded valley opening up to the moors of Dartmoor with a rich and varied industrious past

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Ponies soaking up the warmth on a snowy February day, Cadover Bridge, Devon
Cadover Bridge   Devon

Cadover Bridge

Tranquil moorland by the River Plym with pools. Starting point for walks across open moors and tors, or ancient woodland

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Shaugh Woods, Devon
Shaugh Bridge   Devon

Shaugh Bridge

Ancient oakwoods and mossy boulders cloak the Plym Valley; riverside walks pass the atmospheric Dewerstone Rocks and industrial ruins.

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