Tag Archives: Dartmoor


Brent Tor Devon: A Tiny Dartmoor Church With A Vast Outlook

Written by Nigel Boney
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Brentor Church, Dartmoor, England

Hike almost four miles (6.4 km) north of Tavistock in West Devon, United Kingdom, and you’ll discover something quite unique: the quaint village of Brentor. At first glance, it may seem much like any other village in Dartmoor National Park… Continue reading →


Autumn and Winter Wandering in Devon Lanes

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You never need to wander too far in Devon to find a secluded lane or two. Seasons and locations don’t really matter, there’s something soothing about a country lane. Just you, the wildlife, the scenery. And the scenery takes a … Continue reading →


Winter on the South Hams

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You’re only a short distance north and east of Plymouth, yet the city is easily forgotten when you venture out on the South Hams. There’s a strong feeling of intimacy in the surrounding valleys and woodlands, and being at one … Continue reading →


Winter Walks Around Burrator Reservoir

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If you stand on Yennadon moor, high above Burrator Reservoir in the summer months, the views are simply breathtaking. The isolation simply inspiring. Here on the southwestern edge of Dartmoor, the grassland, the gorse and the fields stretch further than … Continue reading →


Dartmoor – Hikes and Attractions in the Southwest of England

Written by Nigel Boney
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Covering more than 360 square miles, Dartmoor features some of the wildest and bleakest scenery in England. A stunningly beautiful, wind swept region of moorland, with granite tipped tors and wooded valleys. ‘The Moors’ makes wonderful hiking country, and its … Continue reading →