Dartmoor is an area of moorland in the centre of Devon, England. Protected by National Park status, it covers 954 square kilometres (368 sq mi).[1]
The granite upland dates from the Carboniferous period of geological history. The moorland is capped with many exposed granite hilltops (known as tors), providing habitats for Dartmoor wildlife. The highest point is High Willhays, 621 m (2,037 ft) above sea level. The entire area is rich in antiquities and archaeology.
Dartmoor is managed by the Dartmoor National Park Authority whose 22 members are drawn from Devon County Council, local District Councils and Government.
Parts of Dartmoor have been used as a military firing range for over two hundred years. The public enjoy extensive access rights to the rest of Dartmoor, and it is a popular tourist destination. The Park was featured on the TV programme Seven Natural Wonders as the top natural wonder in South West England.
The granite upland dates from the Carboniferous period of geological history. The moorland is capped with many exposed granite hilltops (known as tors), providing habitats for Dartmoor wildlife. The highest point is High Willhays, 621 m (2,037 ft) above sea level. The entire area is rich in antiquities and archaeology.
Dartmoor is managed by the Dartmoor National Park Authority whose 22 members are drawn from Devon County Council, local District Councils and Government.
Parts of Dartmoor have been used as a military firing range for over two hundred years. The public enjoy extensive access rights to the rest of Dartmoor, and it is a popular tourist destination. The Park was featured on the TV programme Seven Natural Wonders as the top natural wonder in South West England.
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April 9th 2011
Community Trips
A wonderful autumn walk from Manaton in Dartmoor, Devon via Becky Falls and Bowermans Nose back to Manaton. The weather was fantastic and the colour of trees in Autumn a picture.
Originally we had planned to walk all the way to Fur Tor and back but fancied an easier day. Beside it gives us an excuse to come back :-)
Directions - Meldon
Reservoir MINIMUM TIME 2hrs ASCENT/GRADIENT 722ft (220m) AAA LEVEL OF
DIFFICULTY ++* PATHS Grassy tracks and open moorland, some boggy patches
LANDSCAPE Reservoir, ancient oak woodland and open moorland SUGGESTED MAP OS
Outdoor Leisure 28 Dartmoor START/FINISH Grid reference: SX 562918 DOG
FRIENDLINESS Keep dogs under control, watch for sheep PARKING Car park at
Meldon Reservoir (voluntary contributions) PUBLIC TOILETS At car park
Experience almost everything that Dartmoor has to offer - ancient oak woodland
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Manaton Car Park via Becky Falls and Bowmans Nose - round trip
Manaton, Devon, United Kingdom
7.5 miles
7.5 miles
Nice winter walk from Manaton Car Park in Dartmoor via leafy paths and Backy Falls on to Bowmans Nose and then back to car park
Wild camp on Fur Tor. We parked the car at Lydford and caught the bus (118)from Lydford to Betty Cottles Inn. From Bettle Cottles we walked South onto the moor via Meldon Reservoir.
Walking on Dartmoor with Rob and Louise.
