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Camping and Touring excellence on Dartmoor
2014
Welcome
The River Dart Country Park and Holne Park House lie within
the Dartmoor National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The River Dart Country Park is a family business River Dart Adventures (our award winning day
now in its second generation of ownership. The visitor attraction) is proud to announce that we
company continues to invest in facilities and are a winner in the Visit Devon Awards 2013.
infrastructure improvements to ensure they are the
We are proud to have been appointed members
best! Please visit our Tripadvisor page for reviews
of Food & Drink Devon. An association of like
and thank you to all who have left comments.
minded businesses, dedicated to providing
Our location, just one mile off the A38, enables good quality local food and drink.
easy access to Dartmoor, the English Riviera
and the beaches on the South Devon coast.
Awards & Achievements
The River Dart Country Park continues to
maintain its four pennants award by the AA.
Our website hosts a link to their report.
Book online:
riverdart.co.uk
Bookings:
01364 652 511
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Contents
4 Glorious Devon
5 The River Dart Experience
6 River Dart Adventures Bring River Dart
7 Dare Devils & Day Activities Country Park to life...
8-9 Park Site Map Throughout the brochure you
will find a number of interactive
10 Camping & Touring photos marked with a purple
triangle, follow the simple guide
11 Bed & Breakfast below to make them come to life...
12-13 Green Environment
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14 Special Offers Search for and
15 How to Book & Tariff
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“We aim to make your stay as pl
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Open the Aurasma
app and click on the
logo at the bottom
of the screen to visit
the menu.
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Use the search
function to find the
River Dart Country Park
Aurasma channel, click
follow and press the symbol.
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Point your
device at the
River Dart Country
Park Aurasma images.
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Watch as the screen
comes to life with
more images of
River Dart Country Park.
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Double tap to
view full screen,
or single tap to visit
the River Dart Country
Park website.
Glorious Devon
We have everything you could wish for in a West Country holiday
right on our doorstep, rugged moorland, golden beaches and of course
cream teas.
Located within the Dartmoor National Park just Dartmoor is a living, working landscape, ideal for
off the A38 Devon Expressway, the River Dart exploring on foot, bike or car and offers a wealth
Country Park offers the peaceful seclusion of of market towns and pretty villages. Whatever Exeter Cathedral
Devon’s countryside with beautiful beaches, the weather, there’s always something to do.
resorts and places to visit within easy reach.
For more ideas and to plan your trip take a look
at www.lotstodo.co.uk; a week in Devon just
isn’t long enough!
h e a tin g scheme provides 9 0%
“Our Biomass Boiler and District
f r o m a renewable source.”
of our hot water and heating
Widecombe in the Moor
Dartmouth
Ponies on Dartmoor
Book online:
riverdart.co.uk
Bookings:
01364 652 511
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The River Dart Experience
At River Dart Country Park we offer an unforgettable
holiday experience set within 90 acres of wonderful woods,
beautiful lakes and breathtaking parkland.
Visit for the day, stay on our touring site or make our own burgers! The menu is designed
even sample Bed & Breakfast in our luxurious with families in mind.
en-suite rooms.
We are proud to have been
Children can splash about in our Pirate Ship appointed members of Food & Drink
Lake, race parents on our commando style Devon. An association of like minded
assault course, swing through trees on Jungle businesses, dedicated to providing
Fun, play tennis, and enjoy our games room with good quality local food and drink.
pool tables and amusements. Toddlers aren’t left
The Park Shop is stocked with daily essentials
out either with our Toddlers’ Beach with adjacent
as well as local meat for the barbecue; camping
picnic area and Lilliput, perfect for tiny explorers.
equipment, gifts and ice cream are also
For the adventurous there is Dare Devils on available. Why not pre-order your Welcome
the Park and full day activities off the Park with Food Hamper ready on arrival.
CRS Adventures Ltd, at additional cost.
One of the many attractions of staying with us is
The Old Sawmill Café Bar serves quality food that there is so much to do on site. There is no
and drinks sourced locally and in high season is need to travel to occupy the children.
open from breakfast through to 11pm, we even
All our guests have the use of the following:
Free access to award winning River Dart
Adventures, our day visitor attraction. (Dare
Devils not included)
Two tennis courts -
please bring your own rackets & balls.
Woodland and riverside walks along
the Dart and through the park.
Games room with pool tables
and amusements.
Additional Facilities
Park Shop for daily requirements.
Opening times vary according to season.
The Old Sawmill Café Bar. Opening
times vary according to season.
Cash Point Machine.
Free WiFi zone -
The Old Sawmill Café Bar.
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All our guests staying at River
Dart Country Park have FREE
access to our award winning and
extensive adventure playgrounds
known as River Dart Adventures
(Dare Devils not included).
For those seeking a quiet moment,
there are nature trails with scenic
walks through woodland and
alongside the beautiful River Dart.
Please note that we ask parents
to supervise children at all times.
Play Fort & Tree Houses
Pirate Ship & Play Lake
Low Ropes Course & Space Net
Spiders Web & Zip Wires
Jungle Challenges & Walkways
Commando Assault Challenge
...plus much, much more!
Book online:
riverdart.co.uk
Bookings:
01364 652 511
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Dare Devils Indoor Climbing
De d B ec
and Bouldering Wall
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The ultimate experience for
Dare Devils are instructor any budding climber - 220 square
s, D e H y
supervised adventure activities. metres of safe modern undercover
fun. Children under 8 to be supervised
ay ire ear
Go on - we dare you! by an adult. (4 tokens per day)
Activities are operated by CRS Adventures
Canoeing
at an extra charge. 1 token = £1, Dare Devil
Tokens can be purchased on the day from CRS Explore the lake in our open canoes.
Adventures, unused tokens are refundable. 30 minutes of wet fun.
(8 tokens per boat and equipment
Dare Devils will be open every day 5th - 20th for up to 3 persons)
!
April, 3rd - 5th May, 24th May - 1st June and
19th July - 31st August. Plus weekends from Kayaking
April - September.
Kayaking - Explore our lake with sit
Please note: height and age restrictions apply to on top kayaks. 30 minutes of wet fun.
some Dare Devil activities. (3 tokens per person)
www.crsadventures.co.uk for further details. Mega Zip Wire
High Ropes Course 150m long, over a lake. (4 tokens per go)
With high adrenalin elements including
a river crossing our course provides a Water Zorbs
real test of your nerves and skill. 5 minutes of action packed adventure
(14 tokens per go) on our lake. (5 tokens per go)
Day Activities
With CRS Adventures - one-day adventure experiences. Enjoy rock
climbing and abseiling around Dartmoor, a day in an open boat canoe
on the Dart Estuary, build a shelter at our Forest School or go caving
in Pridhamsleigh, one of our local caves.
Led by fully qualified and experienced These activities run on week days starting
instructors, these experiences are for any one Monday 28th July and finishing Friday 22nd
aged 8 years or over. Children can take part August. Pre-booking is essential.
unaccompanied by parents or join in and make
£35 per person per day includes instruction,
a great family day out! Children are awarded a
transport and all safety equipment.
certificate for successfully completing the day.
Please bring a packed lunch!
Day Activities include:
For availability or enquiries regarding
• Forest Schools activities only, please call 01364 653 444
Get inspired and motivated through positive or visit www.crsadventures.co.uk
outdoor learning. Activities include making or email: info@crsadventures.co.uk
bird boxes & clay models, building fires,
shelters and much more. All ages welcome! Bike hire
We have mountain bikes in a variety of sizes
• Canoeing on the River Dart Estuary.
plus kiddy carrier trailers for hire, includes
• Rock climbing on and around Dartmoor. helmet, lock, pump and repair kit.
• Caving in Pridhamsleigh Cave.
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CRS are an independent company and activities are subject to availability. Dare Devils and day activities are charged for separately and refunds for unused tokens can only be given
at CRS Adventures. Note. All outdoor activities involve potential hazards - full disclosure of our risk management arrangements are shown on our website www.crsadventures.co.uk
and will be sent to you on booking, including a medical and declaration form which must be completed and handed in to reception on the day of your session.
Park Map
Zorbs Secret Valley Jungle Fun Anaconda Climbing Wall
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13 15 16 17
12 18 19
11 Walled
10 21 20 1 Garden
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22
8 3
7 4
5
6
Amenity Block
WC WC
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
36 37 38 39 40 41 42
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54
53
52
Oasis
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18 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 2 Beach Hut
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20
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1
22
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Picnic Meadow
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25
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27
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29 30
31 32 33 34 35
Entrance
High Ropes Zip Wire Canoe Lake Beach
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Electric pitches Electric hook up boxes WC Toilets Dare Devils
Hard standing with electricity Fire point (see page 7)
WC Disabled toilet/shower room
Non electric Water point
River Dart Adventures
Non electric - Tents only Recycling points FR Family room with bath (see page 6)
Number of tokens required for Dare Devil Activities
159
157 158 160
Biomass Boiler Meadows 161
162
177 178 179 163 The Old Sawmill
156 176 180 164
155 175 181 (Café Bar)
165
Meadows 154 174 182 166
Amenity Block 153 173 183 167 Toddlers
Shop
152 172 185 184 168 Playground
151 171 169
170
WC
FR 37
Woodlands
14
WC
12 15 38 Amenity
Block
16 39
13
Games Coach House
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11
18 17 40 Dog Walking Area
20 19 41
21
Room B&B 22
23 24
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43
WC FR
54 55
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9 Village 25 50 51 52 53
58 59 62
7 8 44
49 60 61
5 6 Green
26 45 46 47 48
Car 74 72 70 68 66 64
36 34 32 30 76 75 73 71 69 67 65
Park 3 4
35 33 31 29 28 27
63
1 2
Riverside 77
78
120 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 100 98 96 94 92 79
91 90
Holne Park House 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93
89 88
80
WC 122
B&B 123 128 127
126 125
124 87 86 81
Tennis Campsite 133 132
131 130 129 85 84
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134 83
Courts Warden 135
Reception 136 Dog Walking Area
137
138
139
140
149 150
148
Lower Riverside
147 146 145 144 143 142 141
Hydro Generator
Adventure
Playground
Space Net
Pirate Ship Dam Pool Assault Course Fort Lilliput Snakes
Please note: Pitch numbers are an indication only 9
Camping & Touring
What better way to experience the woods and parklands of River Dart
Country Park than to set up camp, be it tent, motorhome or caravan?
We offer everything that the great outdoors is all • On site shop selling local produce, ideal for
about: nights under canvas, cooking in the open BBQs and many essentials.
air, perhaps even a little star gazing!
• Food hampers available to purchase.
Enjoy the comforts of home in your caravan or
motorhome on one of our pitches with electric • The Old Sawmill Café and Licensed Bar.
The Old Sawmill Café Bar
hook ups - perfect for our touring guests. • Modern, well equipped amenity blocks,
Our award-winning camping and touring site with free hot water and showers.
has generous sized pitches with an excellent
• Family bathrooms with bath.
range of amenities to make your stay relaxing
and enjoyable. • Facilities for disabled and young families.
• Electric hook-up points available on all hard • Covered washing up areas.
standing and many grass pitches. Book early.
• Laundry rooms (coin operated).
• Dedicated campsite wardens.
• Secure barrier entry system.
• Multiple recycling points.
On site shop
Pet Friendly
We are a pet friendly park and welcome well behaved dogs
(Maximum of 2 dogs per pitch). Please note dogs must be kept
on a lead at all times and exercised in designated walking areas:
Book online:
owners are required to clean up after dogs in all areas at all times. riverdart.co.uk
Dogs must not be left unattended.
Bookings:
01364 652 511
10 Please note: Pitch numbers are not guaranteed - all guests must check-in at reception on arrival.Holne Park House interior
Free
Adventures
Guests staying in our
B&B rooms have FREE
access to River Dart
Adventures for the
duration of their stay.
(Dare Devils not included)
Bed & Breakfast
Holne Park House is our elegant wedding and conference venue
with 9 en-suite bedrooms. We are pleased to be able to offer these
luxurious bedrooms on a “B&B” basis. Rooms are available for
a minimum of two nights, advanced booking is essential.
Accommodation All rooms have tea and coffee making
facilities and TV / DVD player and free WiFi.
All rooms are en-suite, furnished to the highest
The Coach House Interior
standard and come with TV / DVD player and tea Holne Park House is the ideal venue for house
and coffee making facilities. A full English breakfast parties and celebrations. We can cater for all your
is included. The majority of rooms face south with
wonderful views over the lawns and park.
needs in relaxed and comfortable surroundings. Don’t miss our
In Holne Park House, all bedrooms are on the first
Both Holne Park House and the Coach House are
heated by our Carbon Neutral Biomass Boiler!
B&B Bargain!
and second floor, accessed by stairs. Midweek Bed &
For further details please call 01364 652 511.
Breakfast deal -
The Coach House
stay 4 nights for
A separate building with nine twin en-suite shower the price of 3.
rooms. Two ground floor rooms are suitable for
Mon to Thurs.
wheel chair users and the less able.
Holne Park House and the Coach House Bed & Breakfast Tariff
These rooms are available all year. Prices per room per night. (Subject to availability)
Individual Rooms Family Suites
CHERRYBROOK
CHERRYBROOK
twin / double room
twin / double room
twin / double room
twin / double room
twin / double room
twin / double room
twin / double room
twin / double room
twin / double room
twin / double room
COACH HOUSE
four poster room
interlinked with
+ bunk beds
+ bunk beds
WEBBURN
BOVEY &
MARDLE
twin room
twin only
2 guests
2 guests
2 guests
2 guests
2 guests
2 guests
2 guests
2 guests
4 guests
4 guests
4 guests
2 guests
MEAVY
YEALM
BOVEY
AVON
DART
PLYM
TAVY
£95 £95 £95 £95 £95 £115 £115 £130 £135 £135 £150 £90
Neither dogs nor smoking are permitted anywhere in Holne Park House or the Coach House. Additional child supplement £20.
Checking in: Please check-in from 3:30pm on day of arrival and vacate by 10:30am on day of departure.
If you are delayed please telephone before 5pm to make late arrival arrangements. 11Green Environment
At the River Dart Country Park we are keen to keep our environment
clean and green. We are now producing 1,100 mWh of heat and power
from renewable sources, saving 480 tonnes of carbon per year.
Our hydro-electric turbine, which uses water Our aim is to have a “zero to landfill” waste
from the river was the first of its kind in the UK. management system. You can help by using our
Available for all to see and making us self- recycling points around the park for glass, tin and Solar PV
sufficient for 8 months of the year, saving 180 plastic and by separating food waste. In addition
tonnes of carbon per annum. to this the Park also composts food waste and
recycles cardboard.
Our Biomass Boiler and District heating scheme
replaces 11 oil/LPG boilers and provides hot water
to the Woodlands and Meadows amenity blocks,
the Coach House, Holne Park House, The Old
Sawmill Café Bar and two other properties.
This scheme is carbon neutral and saves over
2011 Finalists
300 tonnes of carbon per year.
Our 20kWh solar PV scheme supplies two
Bike Hire Available
amenity blocks with green electricity.
r in t by o ver 80% since 2006.”
“We have reduced our carbon f o ot p
Waste Food Composter
Hydro Dynamic Screw
Generates our electricity.
Book online:
riverdart.co.uk
Bookings:
01364 652 511
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n
“W e g e n e r a t e o u r o w e flow of the river
h
Woodchip Fuel Store
s i n g t
hydro-electric power u
n t 8 m onths of the year.”
- making us self-sufficie
Zero to Landfill The Carbon Cycle
Together with our partners Devon Contract Waste, we are aiming
for Zero to landfill!
Devon Contract Waste in Exeter have a state
s e p a r a te
“P l e a s e
of the art ‘MFR’ sorting machine which
s te.”
separates all types of rubbish. Glass and
o d w a
all fo
food waste need to be separated and bins/
bags are provided.
We request that all of your food waste, food Recycling Bins
preparation and leftovers, are put in the
bag provided and then placed in the clearly
marked ‘food waste bins’.
All food waste will go to a local Anaerobic
Digester and used to generate green electricity!
Zero to Landfill
Please help us to be
“zero heroes”.
13Special Offers
River Dart Country Park is an unforgettable experience at any time of
the year so why not take advantage of some of these fantastic offers.
Remember all park facilities including River Dart Adventures are
included in the price of your stay. (Not including Dare Devils).
Save with our Season Tickets Toddlers Free Free weekend
Valid 1st April - 30th September Under three? Book & pay for a minimum of a
Buy a day visitor season ticket for £26 You come free! 7 night holiday during the High
per person or £100 for family of 4 and we We welcome Season and receive a Low or
will give you a one-day guest pass free of young families. Mid Season weekend (Fri &
charge. Only for purchases before 30th Sat) holiday FREE, if booked by
April 2014. Also includes half price entry to 30th March 2014. Free holiday
Pennywell Farm. to be taken during the 2014
season – subject to availability.
Seasonal Camping Offers
Choose from the following offers:
4 nights for the price of 2 4 nights for the price of 3
Stay from Monday to Thursday inclusive
and only pay for 2 nights. Low Season only.
or Stay from Monday to Thursday inclusive
and only pay for 3 nights. Mid Season only.
All offers are subject to availability. One offer per booking. Offers may not be used in conjunction with any other future or present offer.
Offers do not include “Camping Cheques.” River Dart Country Park reserve the right to amend or withdraw any offer without notice.
It’s party time
Birthdays to Weddings
we’ve got it covered!
Book online:
riverdart.co.uk
Bookings:
01364 652 511
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Camping & Touring is based on a price per night per pitch for two people, the tariff shows the cost for
additional people and pets.
Should you have any questions or require help please call us on 01364 652 511 and we will be happy to guide you
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through the process and confirm your booking. Why not book Camping & Touring online at www.riverdart.co.uk
What’s included with your pitch price?
• Free entry to River Dart Adventures (Dare Devils not included)
• Children under 3 - FREE of charge
• Additional Pup tent for up to 2 people (Space permitting)
• Awnings on caravans (Space permitting)
Camping & Touring Tariff Prices per pitch for two people per night. Prices include VAT @ 20%
Pitch inc. two people Pitch inc. two people Extra persons Dogs
PRICES PER NIGHT without electric hook-up with electric hook-up Max 6 per pitch Max 2 per pitch
HIGH SEASON £27.50 £31.50 £8.50 £3.50
MID SEASON £20.50 £24.50 £7.50 £3.50
LOW SEASON £14.00 £17.50 £4.00 £3.50
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April - Sunday
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28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28th September!
July August September
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We strongly recommend booking early for high season. Bookings are accepted for a minimum of two nights during Low Season
or Mid Season and three nights during High Season. Maximum of 6 persons per pitch.
Young people under eighteen years old must be accompanied by parents or guardians. Any visitors to residents will be admitted
only on payment of the day visitor fee. New arrivals to the campsite are not possible after 8pm or dusk.
Electrical equipment must comply with safety regulations for connection to the site supply. Please bring your own electric cables.
Camping & Touring check-in: Please check-in between 1pm and 8pm on day of arrival and vacate by 11am on day of
departure. If you are delayed please telephone before 5pm to make late arrival arrangements.
Terms and Conditions You will receive confirmation While we endeavour to give We reserve the right to remove Please observe the 10mph speed
within seven working days: please people the pitches that they facilities at short notice. limit and note that all drivers must
By placing a booking with us
check your details and if any are request we cannot always All charges include VAT at 20%. be licensed and have legally
you are confirming that you and
incorrect contact us immediately guarantee this. We reserve the adequate insurance cover. Please
all members of your party (if We reserve the right to terminate
by telephone. right to reallocate any pitch not respect your fellow guests by
applicable) have read, understood the visit of any person whose
Bookings are not transferable occupied by 9am on the day keeping noise to a minimum after
and accepted our tariffs, terms conduct is deemed detrimental to
and in the event of cancellation, following its booking. 11pm and leaving all facilities as
and conditions. Confirmation will other visitors.
late arrival or early departure We regret supermarket deliveries you would wish to find them. Any
be sent by email unless requested
no refunds will be given: we are not permitted. damages will be charged at cost.
by post. On booking full payment
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will be required. strongly recommend independent
insurance cover to limit your
exposure in such cases.River Dart Country Park Ltd.
Ashburton, Newton Abbot
Devon, TQ13 7NP
Tel: 01364 652 511
Email: info@riverdart.co.uk
Book Online: www.riverdart.co.uk
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Directions
M5
Bridgwater
Barnstaple
Wiveliscombe
Dulverton
Taunton
Clovelly
Bideford
South Molton
Wellington
From Exeter and M5 follow A38 Devon Expressway signed
for Plymouth. Take the second Ashburton (Peartree) junction
Tiverton
Cullompton
and follow the River Dart Country Park brown tourist signs.
Bude
Hatherleigh Our entrance is clearly signed on the left after 3/4 of a mile.
Holsworthy
M5 Axminster
Okehampton
Crediton Honiton
From Plymouth take the first Ashburton turning from the A38
Exeter
Seaton
and follow the River Dart Country Park brown tourist signs.
Moretonhampstead
Sidmouth Our entrance is clearly signed on the left after 3/4 of a mile.
Chudleigh
Launceston Budleigh Salterton
DARTMOOR A38
Exmouth If you are using satellite navigation look out for our signs as
Dawlish
Tavistock Ashburton Teignmouth
you approach the Park. Some Sat Navs can take you on a
Liskeard Callington
Newton
Abbot Dartmoor adventure ending in a nearby field!
Buckfastleigh
Torquay
Saltash
A38 Paignton
Totnes
Ivybridge Brixham
Looe
Plymouth
Dartmouth
Polperro
Kingsbridge
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