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About Dartmoor


Dartmoor Landscape

Dartmoor Landscape

Dartmoor was created as a National Park in 1951. It covers an area of 954 square kilometres (368 square miles) in the middle of Devon. Characterised by its Carboniferous granite uplands and tors, its highest point is High Willhays, some 621 metres (2,039 ft.) above sea level. It is an upland area with over 80% of the National Park lying 150 metres (492 ft.) above sea level. The entire area offers some spectacular moorland walks, high tors and has a long history.

  

Geology of Dartmoor

Geology of Dartmoor

Almost two-thirds of the area of Dartmoor is made up of granite, intruded into the landscape during the late Carboniferous/early Permian Period - around 280 million years ago. More correctly known as the Cornubian Batholith this huge granite structure formed at depth and stretches as far west as the Isles of Scilly off West Cornwall.

 

History of Dartmoor

History of Dartmoor

The moors are peppered with history: ancient settlements, stone circles, standing stones and stone rows dating from the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages right through to the remains of the mining and peat cutting industries of the 19th Century.

  

Dartmoor Plants & Wildlife

Dartmoor Plants & Wildlife

Apart from the usual gorse, fern, heather and bracken, Dartmoor exhibits a diverse range of vegetation and plant species. Dartmoor has a rich bird population. Its population varies dependent on the area selected but may include curlew, golden plover, dippers, lapwing and even nightjars.

Holiday Parks

Holiday Parks

Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:

arrowTavistock

arrowBovey Tracey

arrowExeter

arrowCrediton

Hotels

Hotels

Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:

   arrowDartmoor

 arrowPrincetown

     arrowChagford

 arrowAshburton

Caravans

In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Dartmoor, Moretonhampstead, Tavistock and Newton Abbot.

Nearby Attractions

Attractions

There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:

Princetown

  arrowTwo hour beginners ride

   arrowHappy Hack over Dartmoor

 arrowPub ride over Dartmoor

     arrowWar Horse Country Ride

     arrowDartmoor Prison Heritage Centre

Moretonhampstead

     arrowMiniature Pony Centre

Bovey Tracey

     arrowBecky Falls

Ashburton

    arrowRiver Dart Adventures

       arrowAshburton Museum

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Local Accommodation

Cottages

Cottage Holidays

There is a great choice of cottages for rent in the local area. Take a look at the beautiful cottages in Princetown, Buckfastleigh, Dartmoor and Moretonhampstead.

Holiday Parks

Holiday Parks

Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:

arrowTavistock

arrowBovey Tracey

arrowExeter

arrowCrediton

Hotels

Hotels

Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:

 arrowDartmoor

 arrowPrincetown

 arrowChagford

 arrowAshburton

Caravans

In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Dartmoor, Moretonhampstead, Tavistock and Newton Abbot.

Nearby Attractions

Attractions

There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:

Princetown

 arrowTwo hour beginners ride

 arrowHappy Hack over Dartmoor

 arrowPub ride over Dartmoor

 arrowWar Horse Country Ride

 arrowDartmoor Prison Heritage Centre

Moretonhampstead

 arrowMiniature Pony Centre

Bovey Tracey

 arrowBecky Falls

Ashburton

 arrowRiver Dart Adventures

 arrowAshburton Museum

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