Dartmoor and More...

One of two national parks in Devon, Dartmoor is 368 square miles: roughly about 20 miles from North to South and 20 miles from East to West. Don’t worry though, we’re not going to make you walk around all of it! From Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to Agatha Christie, it has provided the inspiration for numerous works of fiction. Touring around this rugged region, our selections range from spooky to cosy!

Tour Highlights:

• Buckfast Abbey - admire this spectacular monastery, that first became an abbey in 1018. After being largely demolished under the reign of Henry VIII, it was formally reinstated in 1902 and is still home to 13 monks

• Widecombe in the Moor - a truly stunning scenic route across the rugged moors. If you are really lucky, you may spot a Dartmoor pony or two.

• Hound Tor - inspiration for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Hound of the Baskervilles

• Jay’s Grave - infamous in local folklore for being haunted…

• The Moorland Hotel - a cosy lunch spot. Nestled on the moors, with views over the surrounding area, relax and enjoy some well-earned fayre

• Bovey Tracey - gateway to the moor

• Ashburton - an ancient stannary town, famous for its antique shops. Here you can enjoy a cream tea or sample a local ale at the Old Exeter Inn, dating back to the 12th century. A favourite haunt of Sir Walter Raleigh

Mix it up!

• Alpaca walk - could be fun, especially if you throw in the option of a cream tea. Early booking essential

• Bone Hill - fancy a hike up this ominously named road?

• Dartmoor Tea Estate

• Dartmoor Whisky Distillery - maybe this is more your tipple!

• South Devon Railway steam train to Totnes - here you can disembark and take in this iconic town

• House of Marbles - check out some glass blowing in action

Diet be Damned!

The Orchard Kitchen in Dean Prior serve the most delectable cakes and when it's time for lunch, you might prefer the cosy Rugglestone Inn, nestled in the moorland. For the tea buffs out there, Taylor's Tea Room in Ashburton offer a vast selection of delicious teas (Figgy's favourite - Saddle Rock Rooibos). Maybe you'd like do something a bit bonkers? Why not perch on a rock on the moors, while Phil mixes you a cocktail of your choice?