Top Things to do in Dartmoor National Park
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What to do and see in Dartmoor National Park, England: The Best Other Outdoor Activities
Discover the best top things to do in Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom including Go Coasteering, Adventure Okehampton, Black-a-Tor Copse, Dartmoor Llama Walks, Hound Tor, Wistman's Wood, The Rock Centre - Tree Top Adventures, Long Timber Woods, The Adventure Centre.
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1. Go Coasteering
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By nickcH3188IL
Keith and Jackie were brilliant hosts throughout. The pre planning was clear and the kit well organised and efficient. The venue was superb and our group of adults and teenagers were well challenged with climbs out of the sea and exhilarating jumps back in.
2. Adventure Okehampton
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
An outdoor activity centre offering up to 20 different adventure activities on Dartmoor. Suitable for groups, families or individuals looking for a fun day out. You and your fellow adventurers can have a go at mountain boarding, archery and scaling the climbing wall or ropes, with watersports including surfing, gorge scrambling, kayaking and canoeing on offer at the hostel’s private lake; true headers for heights can also have a go at the Big Oke Abseil. This small family run activity centre on the edge of Dartmoor has all sorts of outdoor adventures for all ages from 5 upwards. Birthday party, Stag and hen parties all catered for, and we even have costumes for that great picture to remember a special day. Skills courses also available, such as BCU 1 star kayaking and NNAS Navigation courses. Training to work in the outdoor industry is possible, with our activity trainees, who undertake their apprenticeships run through Exeter College. We usually take 4-6 apprentices each year.
Reviewed By Sanmani1 - North Finchley, United Kingdom
We did george scrambling this August bank holiday weekend for the first time. We were a bubble of two families with the youngest being 6years old. I must say we all had a fabulous experience. Our instructors Chris and Sammy were amazing! I would certainly recommend this activity.
3. Black-a-Tor Copse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
4. Dartmoor Llama Walks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 148 reviews
Set in the heart of the stunning Dartmoor National Park near Widecombe-in-the-Moor, come and experience the beautiful rugged landscape of this unspoilt area of the Southwest of England.We are offering a range of guided Dartmoor walks, no need to worry about carrying your picnic lunch as our experienced trekking llamas will carry this for you.We will give you a flavour of the different aspects of the moor whether it be craggy granite tors, heather moorland, patchwork farmland, deep wooded gorges or tumbling rivers. The Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles and is the largest and wildest area of open country in southern England.
Reviewed By twopedals
Llamas, spectacular views, pleasant guides and cream teas as well! Really relaxed, Covid-aware and well paced stroll, with the experiences of the leaders and great local knowledge pouring to the fore. A1 for even the most jaded!
5. Hound Tor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By adrianrN7779YT - Sutton, United Kingdom
A bracing walk across Hound Tor will certainly blow the cobwebs away. There's an impressive collection of granite tor rock formations at the top to explore and the views across Dartmoor are breathtaking. A short walk from the main tor will bring you to the remains of an abandoned 12th Century village. Be aware that if you are driving up from the Manaton direction then the roads are extremely narrow, barely single carriageway with few passing places. Unless you enjoy reversing up tiny roads to make way for other cars, I recommend using the better roads accessed from the Newton Abbot direction.
6. Wistman's Wood
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By 114maram - London, United Kingdom
Wistman’s wood is a very special and unusual forest which looks like it should belong to a different time. The dwarf, contorted trees (mostly oaks) with lichens growing on their branches reminiscent of witches’ hair, make it look like it’s just come out of a story book. The place looks like the product of someone’s fertile imagination. We enjoyed our walk from Two Bridges and, as it was a hot day, we cooled down at the nearby stream. The walk is very uneven and walking boots are essential. We were able to leave our car at the Two Bridges Hotel free of charge after having our drinks at the hotel as the designated car park is tiny. A great half day out!
7. The Rock Centre - Tree Top Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By faith220 - Greater London, United Kingdom
Booked my two teens and husband onto an hour session in the trees on Tuesday but it had to be rearranged. Unfortunately when we turned up, we had not been booked in but the guys there were incredibly professional and most helpful with Mike saying it was fine, he was there and available so not an issue at all. They gave a sense of immense confidence along with a chilled atmosphere which made my youngest feel safe as she slowly gained confidence going round the course. The course itself was challenging without being impossible and both of the guys up there (sorry for not catching the other chap’s name) helping my kids every step of the way. Can’t praise them highly enough and all for a really reasonable cost. Thanks so much for a really fun outing.
8. Long Timber Woods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Wanderer191255 - Southport, United Kingdom
Beautiful woodland walk alongside a river on a very good path. When we were there it was great to see loads of youngsters swimming in the deep pools and obviously having a lot of fun.
