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Dartmoor: tips and FAQs

Consigli locali e domande frequenti

Consigli locali

Consigli per la visita

Check the firing ranges

Parts of the northern moor are military ranges with restricted access, so check before planning a walk there.

Follow the granite tramway

Near Haytor, the 1820 tramway used shaped granite blocks as rails to carry stone to the Stover Canal.

Pair Castle Drogo with Fingle Bridge

Castle Drogo stands above the Teign Gorge, and the 17th-century packhorse bridge at Fingle is downstream.

Widecombe Fair

The fair in Widecombe-in-the-Moor is held on the second Tuesday of September.

Winter closures

The National Trust's Lydford Gorge and Finch Foundry close for the winter; check dates before you go.

Seasonal events

Winter in Torbay

Dates come from the organiser's own page.

Bay of Lights

dal 28 nov 2026 al 3 gen 2027

Illuminated events across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, centred on a 1.5-mile Illumination Trail along Torquay seafront.

English Riviera: Bay of Lights →

FAQ

Domande frequenti

Where is Dartmoor?

Dartmoor is in Devon, England. Granite tors, clapper bridges, Bronze Age sites and moorland villages in a national park. Nearby stops and stations include Okehampton station, Totnes and Newton Abbot stations, Plymouth station.

How long do I need in Dartmoor?

2 to 4 days. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.

Quali sono le attrazioni principali?

Highlights include Haytor, Haytor Granite Tramway, Hound Tor. See the Things to do page for more.

Come arrivare?

Nearby: Okehampton station (GWR (Dartmoor line)); Totnes and Newton Abbot stations (GWR, CrossCountry); Plymouth station (GWR, CrossCountry); Granite Way (Walking and cycling). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.

Dove mangiare e bere?

We list 21 places to eat and drink in and around Dartmoor, with filters to help you choose.

Dove dormire?

Segnaliamo 12 hotel e altre strutture nelle vicinanze. Disponibilità e prezzi vanno verificati direttamente con ciascuna struttura.

Is Dartmoor accessible?

L'accessibilità varia a seconda della via, dell'edificio e della struttura. Consultare le informazioni sull'accessibilità di ciascuna attrazione o del gestore prima di partire.

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