Dartmoor
Walking, Fishing, Cycling and Horse Riding

Wooder Manor Newton Abbot - Devon   01364 621391

Things to do in and around Dartmoor Walkers are spoilt for choice with walks to suit everyone starting from the doorstep; from a leisurely stroll to a hike on Dartmoor. There are good opportunities for painting, bird-watching, fishing, golfing, walking, cycling and horse riding, with stabling and grazing for anyone wanting to bring their own horse. Canoeing enthusiasts can apply for access on the river Dart (white water) from October 1st to the end of February. Swimming in the river Dart at Spitchwick is popular during the summer and a good choice of beaches and swimming pools are within a 35 minute drive. Most of our visitors take a keen interest in the local archaeology. Dartmoor is rich in prehistoric remains with the medieval settlements at Hound Tor and Grimspound being very good examples, and at Haytor the granite tramway is still clearly visible. Guests also enjoy the many legends and folklore for which Dartmoor is renowned – Jay's grave, the hairy hands of Hexworthy, and the Hounds of the Baskervilles.... Places to visit include the National Trust properties at Castle Drogo, Buckland Abbey – once the home of Sir Francis Drake, Lydford Gorge and Saltram House. Other popular attractions are Buckfast Abbey – a living Benedictine monastry, the Dart Valley Steam Railway – which follows the river Dart to Totnes, Becky Falls, Miniature Pony Centre, Pennywell Farm, River Dart Country Park and Woodland Leisure Park. The famous Widecombe Fair dating back to about 1850, still takes place every year on the second Tuesday of September, with Bill Brewer, Jan Stewer, Peter Gurney, Peter Davy, Dan'l Whiddon, Harry Hawk, Old Uncle Tom Cobley and All, Old Uncle Tom Cobley and All.