Appeal and Popularity
The main features offered by the attraction -
See the factsheets section, especially Dartmoor Commons; General; Geology; Habitats; Prehistoric Archaeology; Ponies; Recreation and Tourism; Tin; and pictures of Dartmoor National Park throughout this web site.
Extra features for particular visitor type -
The Dartmoor area is able to offer a uniquely large area of access land (45,639 hectares) where the general public has the right to wander, plus 724 kilometres of public rights of way.
Special events and activities -
Look at Events on Dartmoor, Moor Care Activities, (Walking, Camping and Backpacking, Cycling, Horse Riding, Letterboxing, Canoeing, Climbing and Recreational Events).
Catering facilities -
Look at the Accommodation and Dartmoor Tourist Association and other links from the web site. The National Park Authority does not run catering facilities.
Other facilities -
See Easy Going Dartmoor for people with limited mobility. See Education Service Guide Hire for youth and school groups.
Visitor numbers and trends over time -
Dartmoor visitor data is limited and rather out of date. The most up to date and comprehensive information that we have to offer is contained on the Recreation and Tourism factsheet.
Page updated 28 November 2005
