Dartmoor National Park Visitor Information

Tourism - Dartmoor

Dartmoor National Park picture of tor on Dartmoor

The Crediton Area lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor, and the town itself is only seven miles from the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park.

Things to do on Dartmoor

Photography
There is so much beauty and wildness on the moor, you will never be at a loss for a subject to photograph. Whether it is taking pictures of Dartmoor streams and rivers, or on the wild and rugged tors such as Yes Tor, the landscape lends itself to the photographer's eye.

Riding on Dartmoor
Pony Trekking is a great way to view the Moor and is a must, even if you have never ridden before. Dartmoor Ponies are renowned for their sure-footedness, and there are a host of stables on the fringe of the moor.

Walking and Orienteering
There are thousands of trails and paths on Dartmoor to suit all abilities and ages. There are trails for the beginner, and others for the experienced walker and orienteer. Dartmoor National Park Authority is a good site to obtain information about trails including those which provide Easy Access for the less mobile visitor.

Everywhere you go you will see reminders of the history of the Moor, with evidence of mining for tin, lead and copper, and ancient pounds marking the early settlements.

Letterboxing
To those in the know there is a letterbox hidden on every Tor and many other places on the Moor, in fact it is now estimated that there are about 4,300 such boxes where walkers and orienteers can get a rubber stamp to prove that they have managed the trek.
The history of Dartmoor Letterboxes can be traced back to 1854 when James Perrot of Chagford placed a bottle in a bank at Cranmere Pool. Learn more about Dartmoor Letterboxes HERE.

Please remember that the moor can also be a dangerous place, and the weather can change rapidly. If you venture onto the moor proper, ensure that you go adequately equipped with the correct clothing, maps, compass and survival gear, and don't forget to tell someone where you are intending to go.

Ornithology
Dartmoor's wild and varied habitat is home or stopping off point to many species including some of the less commonly spotted ones such as, hen harriers, crossbills, ring ouzels, winchats, peregrines, as well as many warblers and the ubiquitous dippers.

Fishing
Dartmoor is the source of many great rivers in the Southwest. The Taw, and the Okement flowing to the North Coast at Barnstaple arise from the Moor within a few miles of the River Teign, and the Dart and many other streams which flow to the South. These rivers are the jewel in the crown of game fishing in the South West, and much of this fishing is available to the visitor on a day permit at very reasonable cost. In addition to this there is a good choice of spectacularly beautiful reservoirs which stock a range of fish species.
Visit our Activities Page for more information.

Golf
There are a host of courses and clubs around the edge of the moor. For details of those clubs within easy reach of Crediton visit our Activities Page.

Dartmoor attractions and other information.