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Natural Attractions

There is an abundance of natural (and soe man made)attractions on Dartmoor, all waiting for you to discover them. Wistman's Wood is a real life spooky wood just like in the fairytales of enchantment; Meldon Reservoir is a Victorian masterpiece well worth visiting, if only for the Viaduct; enjoy the natural wonders of Lydford Gorge with its turquoise lagoons; visit a ruined castle or just take a walk. Take a look at a selection below or refine your search on the left; whatever your requirements, we have something for everyone on Dartmoor.

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Becky Falls

Type

Country Park/Nature Reserve

Manaton

A visit to Devon would not be complete without a day at Dartmoor’s famous Becky Falls to enjoy the very best that Dartmoor has to offer! Voted Devon’s Top Beauty Spot and one of the World Wildlife Fund’s Incredible Family Days Out!
Miniature Pony Centre

Type

Animal Collection

North Bovey

A truly captivating family attraction in Devon, with miniature ponies and much, much more. Set in an idyllic setting in the heart of scenic Dartmoor, there is plenty of beautiful countryside to explore.
Canonteign Falls

Type

Garden

Chudleigh

England's highest waterfall cascading through lakes and ancient woodland. Play area, cafe and gift shop.
Stone Lane Gardens & Mythic Garden Sculpture Exhibition

Type

Garden

Chagford

A lovely 5-acre landscaped woodland and water garden with beautiful National Collections of birch and alder trees from all over the northern hemisphere. Garden open all year with summer sculpture exhibition from May to October.
Okehampton Castle

Type

Castle/Fort

Okehampton

In an oustandingly pictureque setting above the rushing River Okement stands the remains of what was once the largest castle in Devon. This Norman castle was tranformed into sumptuous residence in the 14th century, then declined to today’s ruin.
Lydford Gorge

Type

Natural Feature

Lydford

Beautiful woodland and riverside walk including the spectacular 30m-high 'White Lady' waterfall and thrilling Devil’s Cauldron. This famous gorge is on the western edge of Dartmoor.
Burrator Quarries

Type

Lake/Reservoir

Yelverton

Burrator reservoir is situated within Dartmoor, and the tranquil water and surrounding mixed woodland contrasts sharply with the open moor and the rugged Dartmoor tors.
Meldon Reservoir

Type

Lake/Reservoir

Okehampton

Surrounded by open moorland, Meldon is a breathtaking reservoir lake 900 feet above sea level teeming with native wildlife; befriend one of the fishermen sat on the steep banks and you may glimpse a brown trout!
Wistmans Wood

Type

Country Park/Nature Reserve

Princetown

This site takes it's name from a small oak wood. This amazing woodland is important for the mosses and lichens that festoon the trees and the impressive granite boulders found on the site.
Meldon Viaduct

Type

Industrial Archaeology

Okehampton

This viaduct was built in 1874 and spans 165 metres over the remains of mineral mines. The views from the viaduct span across to Meldon Dam and reservoir to the south west. The views of this dam almost 50 metres high are as impressive as the original
Black a Tor Copse

Type

Country Park/Nature Reserve

Okehampton

Black-a-Tor Copse is one of the best examples of high altitude oak woodland in Britain. The lichens and mosses that drape the trees are nationally important- and grow here in this unique clean air woodland.