Tamar Trails
Multiple trails within the Tamar Valley, some running along the Tamar River. There is also the Tamar Trails Centre with a cafe and bike hire.
Dog friendly
Drakes Trail
Drakes Trail is a walking and cycling trail from Tavistock to Plymouth. The trail goes along the edge of Dartmoor.
Dog friendly
Tamar Valley geocaching
Treasure hunting game, all you need is to find the treasure using GPS.
Dog friendly
Dartmoor
This National Park is only 15 minutes away from the campsite. With many different walks depending how long you want to be.
Dog friendly
Cotehele
This National Trust property is the ancestral home of the Edgcumbe family. The property consists of the house, orchard, mill and quay. The Tudor house is full of tapestries and furniture to take a step back in time. At times there is also a ferry that takes you up the River Tamar. Also only a one mile walk from the campsite. Has many walks through the whole estate.
Dog friendly- in the wider estate only
Call: 01579 351346 website
Comfort Woods
Woods one minute walk from the campsite. Perfect for a peaceful walk.
Dog friendly
Lydford Gorge
This National Trust Gorge leads to a 90ft waterfall. Great walk but not suitable for those with mobility issues.
Dog friendly
Call: 0344 8001895 website
Letterboxing
Letterboxing started on Dartmoor and is like orienteering to find stamps in “letterboxes”. There is a 100 club.
Dog friendly
Burrator Reservoir
Reservoir surrounded by woodland and Dartmoor Tors.
Dog friendly