Planning your visit to Dartmoor Dartmoor National Park is located in the south west of England in the county of Devon. View a map of the location of Dartmoor. Dartmoor isn't just wild in places, it's special too and is a wonderful place to visit all year round. With nature reserves, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, endangered birds, rare plants and thousands of archaeological sites, including burial chambers, stone circles and menhirs - more than anywhere else in North Western Europe - there is something of interest for everyone on Dartmoor. |  |
Information Centres
Dartmoor National Park Authority manages a network of Information Centres (including building a New Information Centre at Haytor) and supports other local Tourist Information Centres, Community Information Points and Local Information Points throughout the Dartmoor area. Dartmoor National Park Authority's Information staff, who are local people with a good knowledge of the moor, will always be pleased to help you. Our High Moorland Visitor Centre is open throughout the year and is a good starting point for planning your visit.
What to See and Do around Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor has lots of attractions to enjoy including castles and historic houses, gardens, museums and heritage centres. There are also forest walks, waterfalls, animal and wildlife parks, railways, arts and crafts centres and farmers' markets. As well as places to visit you can enjoy a whole host of activities ranging from moorland walks, cycling, fishing and golf to swimming, outdoor pursuits and adventure. The link below gives you access to an interactive map showing where you can find Dartmoor's many attractions and activities including Information Centres, car parks and public toilets. Clicking on the "i" button will display a list of map items together with their opening hours and useful contact details where available.
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This system is provided for guidance only and whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, we can not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. (For additional help using this system please refer to our GIS help page.)
Enjoying Dartmoor by bus and train
The link below provides access to a map showing Dartmoor's bus and train network helping you to explore and discover Dartmoor without the car. You can enjoy unlimited travel on an enhanced network on summer Sundays between late May and Mid September, by buying a Dartmoor & Tamar Valley Sunday Rover ticket for just £5 (with free bus travel to Devonwide pass holders). This system is provided for guidance only and whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, we can not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. For further information on Dartmoor bus and train times call Traveline on 0871 200 2233. (For additional help using this system please refer to our GIS help page.)
Accommodation
If you need to book accommodation within Dartmoor National Park, the Tourist Information Centres offer a 'book-a-bed-ahead' service, both locally and nationally. A free holiday and accommodation guide is also available from the Dartmoor Tourist Association. Read more in the Accommodation section.
Whats On Guide View a full list of Dartmoor Events and Guided Walks.
Maps,Guide Books and further information
Dartmoor National Park Authority have an Online Shop which sells books, clothing, trail guides, leaflets, maps, merchandise, stationery, videos and CDs. For further information about the range of products that are available visit our new Online Shop.
Access for People With Special Needs
Easy Going Dartmoor is an essential guide for visitors with special needs. This publication gives information about access to dartmoor towns and villages, accessible toilets, easy going walks, suggested drives and guided walks and events. For accommodation visit www.discoverdartmoor.com. (external site, opens new window)
