Our love for the beautiful Parke is well known - it's an absolutely fabulous place for a walk, a paddle and a lovely treat afterwards in the yummy Home Farm Café. You can read more about our adventures there here. However, I've often wondered how best to get to the old railway track that runs … Continue reading Bovey Tracey Bike and Play
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DevonDaze Diary – a week of all weather!
Last week was a funny one! After the blazing heatwave, the cloudy, grey mornings were a shock to the system, and the torrential rain caught me out completely. They say 'there's no such thing as bad weather - only unsuitable clothes' and goodness, did I feel unsuitably clothed a few times last week! Luckily, we … Continue reading DevonDaze Diary – a week of all weather!
Not sure about Tors – exploring the moor
I have a lot of messages from people keen to get out and explore Dartmoor but wanting a bit of inspiration and suggestions of where to go. It can be easy to think that the moor is inaccessible to those who aren't rigged out in loads of outdoors gear, or comfortable with maps and a … Continue reading Not sure about Tors – exploring the moor
The Sentry, Moretonhampstead
http://visitmoretonhampstead.co.uk/A perfectly placed park! The views from The Sentry are incredible and time spent here always leaves me feeling happier with the world! It’s apprently called The Sentry as it was The Sanctuary field due to it’s proximity to the church. I feel that it’s position suits it’s name as a place to ‘look out’ from … Continue reading The Sentry, Moretonhampstead
High Heathercombe, Dartmoor
http://www.highheathercombecentre.org.uk/#!edge-sculpture-trail/prg9zTruly a magical place, this centre is a bit tricky to find but more than worth the hunt. The Edge Sculpture Trail is only on until the 10th July and it would absolutely be a shame to miss it. Follow directions on their website or look up the Heathercombe Gardens. We were lucky enough to make … Continue reading High Heathercombe, Dartmoor
Moretonhampstead Outdoor Pool
http://www.moretonpool.co.uk/ A fantastic community run pool that is open all summer! Moretonhampstead is a dartmoor town about 30 minutes drive from Exeter - you can follow the B3212 out of St Thomas, or take the A30 to Whiddon Down. The swimming pool is close to the centre of the town, well signposted, and has a … Continue reading Moretonhampstead Outdoor Pool
Bellever
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/belleverA brilliant place for everyone and perfect for long summer days where you just want to be outside! Take a blanket, picnic, games, swimming stuff, walking boots, a bbq…..the choices are endless!Bellever is managed by the Forestry Commission and is found very close to Postbridge. The easiest route from Exeter is to take the B3212 … Continue reading Bellever
Whitestone Park
A park with a view! Whitestone is only a few miles out of Exeter but can feel like the top of the world. You leave Exeter by driving up Redhills in St Thomas and then keep going, through Nadderwater to Whitestone. Once in Whitestone, the Village Hall and car park are found on your left. … Continue reading Whitestone Park
Bonehill Rocks
A great spot to introduce yourself to Dartmoor, Bonehill Rocks are fab for scrambling, hiding, walking, playing and gaping at the views - all within a few metres of the car park. Located just above Widecombe-in-the-Moor, you turn right off the B3387 (signposted Houndtor), and then take the left fork leading you to the rocks. … Continue reading Bonehill Rocks
Ullacombe Farm Shop
http://www.ullacombefarm.co.uk/ We love Ullacombe Farm! It’s on the road to Haytor outside Bovey Tracey and clearly signposted. There’s plenty of parking both in the main yard and in an overflow area. It’s a great place to buy local produce and there’s a newly opened butchers on the same site. As well as fruit, veg, eggs … Continue reading Ullacombe Farm Shop
