Haytor Hoppa (Bus Service 271)
perfect for exploring Dartmoor

Every Saturday: 23 April – 29 October 2011

This is a circular, scenic bus service which covers the eastern side of Dartmoor - starting and finishing in Newton Abbot via Bovey Tracey.

Stops en route include Haytor Information Centre – with easy access to Haytor Rocks, the beautiful village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Houndtor Rocks, Manaton village, Becky Falls visitor attraction and Yarner Wood – before returning to Bovey Tracey.

Hoppa Evening Excursions
This August you can also take advantage of the Hoppa Evening Excursions which include a guided walk and a visit to a local pub or cafe.
20 August - Haytor through the Ages and Dandelion cafe
03 September - Uncle Tom Cobley and all ( a tour of Widecombe) and Rugglestone Inn
10 September - Capturing Dartmoor. A photography masterclass with Rob Hutchinson (Dartmoor Photos - external website, opens in a new window) and then visiting the Old Inn, Widecombe.
08 October - Dartmoor Legends (Kitty Jay and Bowerman's Nose) and Kestor Inn for a chance to try some Dartmoor Legend Ale!

Service starts at Newton Abbot train station at 1715 and returns by 2200.
This enables onward train connections to Exeter and Plymouth.
Price is only £6 pp for the bus and guided walk (discounts for groups of 4+ and children under 16)

Information and booking on 01822 890 414 or see the following poster (PDF Help 350Kb)

Great for:

Walking, (see circular and linear walks below) Haytor audio walk- 6 mile self-guided circular walk, or why not go on a Dartmoor National Park Authority guided walk?
Family days out, try a treasure hunt - Treasure Trail pack available from Haytor Information Centre

Daily fare from Newton Abbot (or Bovey Tracey) for hop on/off all day: £5 (£2.50) adult, £2 (£1) child (5-15 years), £10 (£5) family (up to 2 adults and 3 children – representing fantastic value for a car free day out on Dartmoor. Remember your dog is welcome aboard as well and only 25p for a standard journey

Total round trip journey time from Newton Abbot (1 hour 37 minutes)

Departs Newton Abbot at 0945; 1145; 1415 and 1615
Departs Bovey Tracey at 1005; 1205; 1435 and 1635
Departs Widecombe at 1027; 1227; 1457 and 1657
Departs Manaton at 1047; 1247; 1517 and 1717

Also:
Use your Stagecoach Explorer ticket from Exeter/Newton Abbot and beyond.
Finally:
Use your concession travel pass (except school passes), bring your dog aboard (25p standard journey), get a free guided walk if you arrive by public transport.

For transport information, telephone Traveline 0871 200 22 33 or visit their website www.traveline.org.uk

Why not enjoy a walk and then hop back on the Haytor Hoppa

Number 1 Haytor to Houndtor linear walk (PDF Help 958Kb)
Number 2 Manaton to Haytor linear walk (PDF Help 592Kb)
Number 3 Manaton to Houndtor linear walk (PDF Help 580Kb)
Number 4 Manaton and Leighon circular walk (PDF Help 659Kb)
Number 5 Manaton and Lustleigh circular walk (PDF Help 930Kb)

Further Information
Please contact the Haytor Information Centre, telephone 01364 661520.
Open daily 01 April Easter – October, then weekends November - Easter. Tel. 01364 661520