There’s no better place to get close to nature and enjoy the unspoilt countryside, rugged hilltops and rural wilderness of Devon than on Dartmoor Natural Park. And by camping on Dartmoor or by staying in a Holiday Park on Dartmoor you get to spend your holiday in Devon immersed in this dramatic and spectacular landscape.
The 368 square miles of unspoilt beauty which makes up Dartmoor National Park is criss-crossed by cycle and walking routes as well as Bridelways and rivers, giving you hundreds of routes to explore the treasures of this diverse landscape by foot, cycle, horse or kayak.
The landscape of Dartmoor National Park is home to magnificent vistas providing views across rolling hills, rugged Tor’s, farm lands and ancient forests. But it’s not just the scenery that makes Dartmoor a marvellous place to visit. The National Park is packed with history, myths and legions and archaeological sites. With evidence of prehistoric settlement, Bronze Age remains, medieval villages and hamlets and even a two hundred year old prison there’s no end of history and heritage to be discovered across this intriguing and captivating setting.
After a busy day exploring and before you head back to your camp site on Dartmoor spend some time rejuvenating in a local inn or tea room in one of the many ancient villages and hamlets which pepper the region. With local and traditional food and drink on offer as well as a warm welcome and great service it’s well worth visiting a pub, inn or tea room during your stay on Dartmoor.
Plan where you’ll rest your weary head at the end of a busy day exploring by taking a look through a range of caravanning and camping sites on Dartmoor below. If you’re interested in other types of holiday accommodation on Dartmoor click here.