Whether you are looking for a special break in spring or autumn, or planning a longer holiday of rambling, riding or relaxation, then why not explore Dartmoor?

From river gorges and wooded valleys rise the folds of green fields, hemmed with hedgerows and drystone walls, dotted with hamlets of thatched cottages and proud church towers. Climbing above them all are the clitter-strewn slopes of the Moor, its summits crowned with fantastic windhewn tors of granite.

Dartmoor is a living, working landscape where the ghosts of the past and creatures of the imagination rise with the evening mists. Today's farmers tread in the steps of Bronze Age man, medieval monks and tinners, and Dartmoor ponies and Blackface sheep graze on heathland stalked by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Hound of the Baskervilles'. Come to Dartmoor and as you enjoy its beauty, heritage and culture you'll find yourself entranced.

The Discover Dartmoor website offers information and advice on where to stay, days out, special offers, news and events.

Ashburton is located in the heart of of South Devon, within the boundary of Dartmoor National Park. An ideal gateway to the moor. Click here to find out more.

You can also find out information on Yelverton, once home to Sir Francis Drake who used to live at Buckland Abbey. To find out more, please click here.

Tourist Information Centres
Tavistock, 01822 612938, email
Okehampton 01837 53020, email, website