Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Countryside · Nature · Heritage
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Dartmoor
Open lands, granitic tors, ponies, villages and wild walks in Dartmoor National Park.
Dartmoor's discovery revolves around Haytor Rocks, Wistman's Wood and Tavistock. The stay thus alternates between the countryside, natural areas and heritage, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: changing weather and orientation to prepare on the moors. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. However, some sites require more walking, elevation or preparation.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Haytor Rocks
- Wistman's Wood
- Tavistock
Before you choose
- Car required
- Changing weather
- Guidance to be prepared on moors
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Tor
Haytor Rocks
Haytor Rocks is a clean rock figure in the middle of the Dartmoor landscape, with surfaces that return light in a very direct way. The access trail highlights the transition between moors and overview, and then the rock becomes the centre of the stage. Ideal for anyone who wants a spectacular stop without long routes.
Forest
Wistman's Wood
Wistmans Wood has a precise atmosphere: beech grove, possible mist, dense undergrowth and changing paths that force your eyes to lift. The experience depends on the time and tone of the weather, as each variation completely transforms the character of the place. Details of peaks and clearings count as much as walking.
Old bridge
Postbridge Clapper Bridge
Postbridge Clapper Bridge crosses the East Dart River with large granite slabs placed on massive piles. In the open decor of Dartmoor, the bridge seems almost rough, made for passage more than for the appartment; water, stones and mooring are enough to install the atmosphere.
Throat
Lydford Gorge
Lydford Gorge is impressed by the dynamics of his throat, the strength of the water and the variations in the walking pattern. The place lives by progressing slowly, with pauses to see relief breaks, noise zones and views that open and close. Its value is physical before being pictorial.
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