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Stay longer and really explore dramatic Dartmoor – stay 7 nights and only pay for 5 with breakfast included every morning. Whether touring around, taking a relaxing break, hiking across…
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The Sunday Special at the White Hart, Dartmoor
Why rush home? Extend your weekend and enjoy a slower pace with our relaxing Sunday Special – the perfect way to round off your stay on the edge of spectacular…
Moretonhampstead
We couldn’t talk about Dartmoor towns without mentioning our own. Moretonhampstead is a hidden treasure – the most secluded town on Dartmoor and the ‘best small town in Devon‘, according…
The Wray Valley Trail
Fortuitious for all White Hart guests and visitors is the fact that one of the easiest access points for the Wray Valley Trails is only a few hundred feet from…
Whooping Rock Walk
Start off at North Bovey and enjoy the interesting mix of open moorland and Devon country roads as you stroll or stomp towards Whooping Rock. This iconic boulder perches upon…
Teign & Turrets Walk
River Teign, Chagford to Fingle Bridge and Castle Drogo. The Teign is Dartmoor’s most iconic river. It meanders some 50km to the South Devon coast at Teignmouth. This is a…
Walks – Accessible Dartmoor
Everyone deserves the right to some glorious Dartmoor fresh air, Miles without Stiles aims to create accessible routes for all. This is a 1-2km pathway for a disabled rambler, commencing…
South Devon Railway
If you are off to see the otters and butterflies at the sanctuary the South Devon Railway is close by, so why not steam train ride into your excursion? South…
Dartmoor Otters Sanctuary and Buckfast Butterfly Farm
Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies sanctuary is a small, friendly, family run pleasing attraction in South Devon, with the added bonus that you can visit whatever the weather. However it’s…
Shaldon Zoo Wildlife Trust, Teignmouth
If you fancy a friendly animal experience then head towards the coastal village of Shaldon. Just above this attractive acre of woodland above is Shaldon Wildlife Trust it’s a small…
Lydford Gorge, National Trust
A magnificent river gorge the deepest in the South West, with 30m high waterfall! There are a range of walks available to suit different abilities and time scales, however sturdy…
Castle Drogo – National Trust
Dramatic architecture with a stunning setting, Castle Drogo is the highest garden cared for my the National Trust. This castle overlooks the Teign Gorge. It boasts being the last castle…
Parke, Bovey Tracey – National Trust
Only a short walk of 1 mile from the town of Bovey Tracey along a public footpath. Parke estate is also on the Dartmoor Way long distance walking trail and…
The Church House, Widecombe-in-the-Moor – National Trust
One of the most picturesque villages on Dartmoor must be Widecombe- in-the-Moor where you will find a fine example of a 16th-century church house, originally used for parish festivities or…
Fingle Bridge & Wooston Castle – National Trust
Fingle Bridge is a tranquil spot over the River Teign with unspoilt woods, Woodland Trust have partnered with the National Trust to secure the future of Fingle woods and all…
Finch Foundry – National Trust
The last working water-powered forge in England, a fantastic place to visit with so much information and history (if this a subject of interest). Please ensure you book ahead if…
Cadover Bridge – National Trust
A well loved, tranquil moorland area to take a walk around, either through the woods or climb a tor – alternatively have a paddle in the Plym River. If you…
Walking Challenge Events – Big Walks
Organised by the Cornwall & Devon Long Distance Walking Association, this group organise regular group social walks and more challenging walks in and around Devon and Cornwall. Each year the…
Hembury & Holne Woods – National Trust
Hembury & Holne Woods are attractive ancient oak woodland valleys following the River Dart on the south-eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park. Perched at the top of Hembury Woods with…
Bovey Castle
Bovey Castle is a luxurious, hotel complex set amongst the rolling valleys of the Dartmoor National Park and is only a few miles away from the White Hart. They offer…
Powdermills Pottery, Postbridge
Powdermills Pottery centre is small pottery in the venue set in an old gunpowder factory in the Heart of Dartmoor. There is an on-site potter, making pots from materials found…
House of Marbles, Bovey Tracey
Head towards nearby Bovey Tracey and witness Glass blowing and be amazed at the largest marble run in the UK. House of Marbles welcomes vistors to investigate over 4000 years…
Make Southwest, Bovey Tracey
MAKE South West is an fantastic gallery of work with an amazing range of exhibitions and different types of Makers; Wood & printmaking, Contemporary Art, Weaving, Ceramics, and Lithography. This…
Becky Falls, Dartmoor
Becky Falls are wonderful waterfalls, surrounded by ancient woodland and stunning scenery, definitely worth a visit if you enjoy photography. In addition to the 70ft high waterfall there are subsequent…