Guidebook for North Tawton
Drinks & Nightlife
Ancient thatched pub with open fire, low ceilings and beams (interesting graffiti!). Friendly staff and owner and really good restaurant food served in the Bar and restaurant area. Booking advised.
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The New Inn
Green HillAncient thatched pub with open fire, low ceilings and beams (interesting graffiti!). Friendly staff and owner and really good restaurant food served in the Bar and restaurant area. Booking advised.
Beautiful setting in the heart of the village and close to Castle Drogo and Fingle Woods. Good bar food in an ancient pub.
The Drewe Arms
Beautiful setting in the heart of the village and close to Castle Drogo and Fingle Woods. Good bar food in an ancient pub.
Super little unspoiled traditional pub on the fringes of Dartmoor with good little walks ending at the pub for a pint and a hearty meal. Massive open fire and pretty garden area.
Northmore Arms, Wonson
Super little unspoiled traditional pub on the fringes of Dartmoor with good little walks ending at the pub for a pint and a hearty meal. Massive open fire and pretty garden area.
Charming little pub with skittle alley, good food and ambience.
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The Lamb Inn at Sandford
The SquareCharming little pub with skittle alley, good food and ambience.
Good honest traditional roadside pub in small village of Beaford. Great for lunch following walk in Halsdon Woods. Well cooked unpretentious food; draughtt ales and ciders and smashing hosts.
Globe Inn
Good honest traditional roadside pub in small village of Beaford. Great for lunch following walk in Halsdon Woods. Well cooked unpretentious food; draughtt ales and ciders and smashing hosts.
Everything Else
Eclectic range of entertainment ie films, live music and comedy acts, workshops for all ages, bar and cafe. Run by combination of paid and volunteer staff. A favoured venue - 40 mins away.
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The Plough Arts Centre
9-11 Fore StEclectic range of entertainment ie films, live music and comedy acts, workshops for all ages, bar and cafe. Run by combination of paid and volunteer staff. A favoured venue - 40 mins away.
Super little nature reserve with series of marked walks in a wooded valley with the River Torridge rushing by. A Hide on the riverbank gives opportunity to spot kingfishers/otters/dippers etc.
Halsdon Wood
Super little nature reserve with series of marked walks in a wooded valley with the River Torridge rushing by. A Hide on the riverbank gives opportunity to spot kingfishers/otters/dippers etc.
Devon Wildlife Trust Nature reserve on the site of an extensive former clay quarry. Great variety of butterflies, damsels and dragonflies. Barn Owls, deer and grass snakes etc on adjacent Ash Moor.
Quarry Park Wood
Devon Wildlife Trust Nature reserve on the site of an extensive former clay quarry. Great variety of butterflies, damsels and dragonflies. Barn Owls, deer and grass snakes etc on adjacent Ash Moor.
National collection of Birch and Alder on 5 acre site. Wonderful for autumn colours of leaves and bark. All year round interest; ponds/stream and bog plants. May to Oct Sculpture exhib. amongst trees.
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Stone Lane Gardens
National collection of Birch and Alder on 5 acre site. Wonderful for autumn colours of leaves and bark. All year round interest; ponds/stream and bog plants. May to Oct Sculpture exhib. amongst trees.
Local Cider makers - Sams, Poundhouse etc with on site shop.
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Sam's Cider Produced By Winkleigh Cider
Hatherleigh RoadLocal Cider makers - Sams, Poundhouse etc with on site shop.
All year round interest and inspiration for Gardeners and those who enjoy walking in beautiful surroundings. Set in a valley with woodland as a backdrop RHS Rosemoor has additional exhib. shop & cafe
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
All year round interest and inspiration for Gardeners and those who enjoy walking in beautiful surroundings. Set in a valley with woodland as a backdrop RHS Rosemoor has additional exhib. shop & cafe
Hire a bike and enjoy a cycle along the old railway line from okehampton station across Meldon viaduct and beyond into Dartmoor........along the Granite Way.
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Granite Way Cycle Hire Shop
Hire a bike and enjoy a cycle along the old railway line from okehampton station across Meldon viaduct and beyond into Dartmoor........along the Granite Way.
Two lakes, 25 peg match lake and 2 acre lake.
Species Carp 30lb, Tench 5lb, Roach 1lb 8oz, Rudd 1lb, Bream 3.5lb, Perch 4.6lb, Orfe 6lb, Ghost Carp 1lb, Crucian Carp 2lbs 8ozs.
Permits On site kiosk
Spire's Lake
Two lakes, 25 peg match lake and 2 acre lake.
Species Carp 30lb, Tench 5lb, Roach 1lb 8oz, Rudd 1lb, Bream 3.5lb, Perch 4.6lb, Orfe 6lb, Ghost Carp 1lb, Crucian Carp 2lbs 8ozs.
Permits On site kiosk
Opened in 2013, hosts a collection of motor vehicles and motoring artefacts from the pre 1920's to 1990's. Also a viewing area to watch restoration in progress. Open Thurs to Mon 11.30 to 4.30.
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Moretonhampstead Motor Museum
Court StreetOpened in 2013, hosts a collection of motor vehicles and motoring artefacts from the pre 1920's to 1990's. Also a viewing area to watch restoration in progress. Open Thurs to Mon 11.30 to 4.30.
Fantastic enclosed ancient oak wood renowned for lichens, ferns and mosses and atmosphere.
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Wistman's Wood
Fantastic enclosed ancient oak wood renowned for lichens, ferns and mosses and atmosphere.
Sightseeing
English Heritage maintained ruined Castle in a beautiful setting amongst woodland and close to the river Oke.
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Okehampton Castle
Castle LaneEnglish Heritage maintained ruined Castle in a beautiful setting amongst woodland and close to the river Oke.
Open Easter to mid November and provides a fascinating overview of farming/industry, myth ledgends of the Okehampton and Dartmoor area. Suitable for adults and children. Small admission charge.
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Museum of Dartmoor Life
3 West StOpen Easter to mid November and provides a fascinating overview of farming/industry, myth ledgends of the Okehampton and Dartmoor area. Suitable for adults and children. Small admission charge.
Natural Trust - last Castle to be constructed in England designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens on a rocky outcrop overlooking Fingle gorge and woods where there is an extensive network of paths to enjoy.
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National Trust - Schloss Drogo
DriveNatural Trust - last Castle to be constructed in England designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens on a rocky outcrop overlooking Fingle gorge and woods where there is an extensive network of paths to enjoy.
Helicopter to LundyIsland but also access to glorious walks along the coastal path with dips down into tree clad valleys and tumbling streams. Rugged geology and history of shipwrecks along this coast
Hartland Point Heliport
Helicopter to LundyIsland but also access to glorious walks along the coastal path with dips down into tree clad valleys and tumbling streams. Rugged geology and history of shipwrecks along this coast
Hartland Quay Hotel and pub and small seasonal museum detailing the history and the shipwrecks along this coast. One mile walk to Spekes Mill waterfall and access to surfing beach - rocky!
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Hartland Quay
Hartland Quay Hotel and pub and small seasonal museum detailing the history and the shipwrecks along this coast. One mile walk to Spekes Mill waterfall and access to surfing beach - rocky!
Privately owned village. Pedestrian access only. Steep cobbled street and cottages perched either side leading down to the harbour. Garden to visit, 2 small museums, 2 pubs, craft shops, donkeys.
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Clovelly
Privately owned village. Pedestrian access only. Steep cobbled street and cottages perched either side leading down to the harbour. Garden to visit, 2 small museums, 2 pubs, craft shops, donkeys.
Food Scene
Graylings Restaurant
8 High StOur excellent local Fish & Chip restaurant and take away. Cooked to order.
Essentials
Fantastic Community run purpose built underground shop and cafe with internet facility. Stocks a good range of groceries and locally grown or made produce in an Architect designed molehill!
Exbourne
Fantastic Community run purpose built underground shop and cafe with internet facility. Stocks a good range of groceries and locally grown or made produce in an Architect designed molehill!