Dartmoor National Park -

Ilona

Spectacular place, so much to see and do, if you like Tors, desolate moors, valleys with trees, reservoirs, lakes, streams, rivers and woods, then this is the place for you.
Wonderful to see all the Dartmoor ponies and foals, cattle and sheep roaming free. Loads of walks from easy, to moderate, to hard ones, so many different Tors to see.. Lots of cycling tracks, and areas to go horse riding.
The scenery is breathtaking. Plenty of pubs along the route to stop at for food and drink. Places to stop for picnics as so many car parks all over the moors.
Stunning little villages around too.

Well worth a visit.

Tatiana

An unforgettable place where sheep wear leopard print and cows rule the roads.

We visited Dartmoor National Park — and it felt like stepping into a slower, older rhythm of life. Rolling hills, heather, wind… and sheep with spotted wool that looked oddly like leopard-print leggings. They wandered freely, completely unfazed by people — like they owned the land.

Cows strolled casually down the roads, and drivers patiently waited. It was funny at first, but totally normal here.

We loved the ruins of ancient stone structures — covered in moss and filled with silence. Found a small waterfall hidden between rocks — a real gem.

If you're looking for a place where nature follows its own rules — this is it. We'll definitely be back.

Sarah

Every time I visit England, I always love going back to Dartmoor. I first came here as a child, and it’s just as beautiful now as I remember. The hikes are great, whether you want an easy walk or something more challenging, and the scenery is stunning. Seeing the wild ponies and the wide open moors always makes it feel special. It’s one of those places I never get tired of visiting.

Antony S.

Stunning landscapes, great walks, lots of open land and free parking in numerous locations. If you like exploring in quiet and peaceful surroundings this is perfect.
Take a map so you don’t get lost and the roads are narrow with sheep and horses wandering around so drive with care.

A K.

Bleak desolate and absolutely stunning!

My first visit as a teenager; Dartmoor near Okehampton… it has pulled me back my whole adult life, my favourite place to hike!

It has everything. It’s peaceful, interesting and makes you want to keep going back for more.
It has a wealth of interesting things to see, old ranges, rock formations and plenty of wildlife. You can hike for days and still be just as blown away by the scenery. At certain times of the year you might even spot a few Army cadets from the local camp dotted around the area.

If you’re looking for somewhere to hike, unwind and take a breath this area definitely doesn’t disappoint!

Tim F.

Really great and beautiful. We took an 4 hour hike along some of the different Tor's at Haytor Rock. It's also really easy to park there.

Janet C.

Beautiful park. Stunning countryside and views. Plenty of parking to stop and walk or just enjoy the fresh air. Great to see the cattle, sheep and ponies too.

James B.

It was stunning. We hiked from Okehampton to Ivybridge across the moor over 3 days and wild camped in the forests. I thoroughly recommend Knack mine as a picnic spot.