Dartmoor National Park Authority

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Need to know

For Maps, Guide Books, Trail Guides, clothing and a range of merchandise. Go to the online shop.

Weather Forecasts

An up-to-date weather forecast can be obtained, direct from the Weather Channel, http://uk.weather.com (external link, opens new window).

Getting Here

Dartmoor is well served by road and public transport.

Ferries and Airports

There is a ferry port at Plymouth and airports at Exeter and Plymouth.

Public Transport - Trains and buses

The nearest rail stations are at Exeter, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Ivybridge and Plymouth.  For further information about rail and bus services and to help you to plan your visit go to www.traveline.org.uk/index.htm (external link, opens new window).

By Road

Dartmoor is easily accessed from the major route network.  Exeter is the nearest city where the west bound M5 motorway ends then divides in to the A30 which skirts the nothern edge of the National Park and the A38 which lays to the south and provides a direct link to Plymouth City.

To help you plan your route use the RAC Routefinder (external link, opens new window).

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