Dartmoor Barley Meadow Local Attractions
All within 60 minutes travel time by car
Walks and Cycling
There is no shortage of walks both on Dartmoor and within the National Park. We have a range of books and maps for sale in our shop in addition to those available for download on the web. There are also audio walks available which you can download onto your mp3/ipod. Why not join one of the guided walks organised by the Dartmoor National Park Authority.
Distance in miles: Most starting points from 0 to 20
Approximate travel time in minutes: 0 to 30
Fingle Bridge
Local Beauty Spot. Lovely walks along the Teign Valley. Hill Forts of Prestonbury and Cranbrook Castle overlook this river crossing. Fantastic wild life. Pub on the river for drinks, food and Devon Cream Teas.
Distance in miles: 2.5
Approximate travel time in minutes: 8
Castle Drogo. Nr. Drewsteignton
Youngest Castle in the Country (built between 1911 and 1930). National Trust. Many weekend events held during the year.
Distance in miles: 2.8
Approximate travel time in minutes: 9
Folk Song Exploration
Discover the locations of the folk song ‘Widecombe Fair’
Spreyton
The grave of a Tom Cobley can be found with the churchyard at Spreyton, Probably his nephew. The original Thomas Cobley was thought to have died in Spreyton in 1794. A sign at the ‘Old Tom Cobley Tavern’ (a pub we would highly recommend), which says all the characters from the song left from outside that pub in 1802 to go to Widecombe.
Distance in miles: 4.8
Approximate travel time in minutes: 12
Sticklepath
Tom Pearce and Bill Brewer lived here. You can visit Tom Pearce’s Summer house in the garden at Finch Foundry. The stable which is reputed to have housed the grey mare is located by the old mill in Sticklepath.
Distance in miles: 7.1
Approximate travel time in minutes: 15
Widecombe in the Moor
They never reached Widecombe but this world famous village is well worth a visit. The fair is held on the second Tuesday in September.
Distance in miles: 16
Approximate travel time in minutes: 34