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Castle Drogo, National Trust, Things To Do Nearby

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CategoryCastles and houses
LocationChagford, Dartmoor
RankingRanked number 22
Websitewww.nationaltrust.org.uk
Castle Drogo, National Trust
One of South West England's top attractions and a National Trust property located at the mouth of the Teign Gorge. The last castle to be built in England, Drogo was designed by Edwin Lutyens for the wealthy businessman Jul... more Info & Photos
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Location: Dartmoor, Dartmoor (Less than a mile away)

Category: Rainy days

Dartmoor's a National Park, there's high ground and it rains. It rains more so on the high moors to the north west than, say, to the the north east but it's a simple fact that if you holiday here for any length of time, you'll probably get some rain. So, what to do? First, if it's light rain, walk the moors. It's atmosph...

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Location: Dartmoor, Dartmoor (Less than a mile away)

Category: Weekend ideas

We'll be adding information for Weekend of Castles as soon as possible. However, if you have photographs, facts or some interesting snippets, we'd love to hear from you at info@holidayindartmoor.com

© James Penman

Location: Chagford, Dartmoor (Less than a mile away)

Category: Walks

Hunter's Path forms part of the Two Moors Way and runs past Castle Drogo on the lip of the Teign Gorge. Named after Hunter's Tor (Teign Gorge), this linear walk offers some of the finest views in Dartmoor. Park at Fingle Bridge, a well known Dartmoor beauty spot with a good pub. About 100 metres north of the bridge and p...

© James Penman

Location: Dartmoor, Dartmoor (Less than a mile away)

Category: Weekend ideas

We'll be adding information for Weekend of National Trust as soon as possible. However, if you have photographs, facts or some interesting snippets, we'd love to hear from you at info@holidayindartmoor.com

© James Penman

Location: Chagford, Dartmoor (Less than a mile away)

Category: Tors, hills and rocks

We'll be adding information for Hunter's Tor (Teign Gorge) as soon as possible. However, if you have photographs, facts or some interesting snippets, we'd love to hear from you at info@holidayindartmoor.com

© James Penman

Location: Chagford, Dartmoor (Less than a mile away)

Category: Walks

This ranks as one of the best walks in the north of the Park. We'd recommend starting at Chagford and following the course of the River Teign into the gorge by Castle Drogo. Take the Hunter's Path along the top of the gorge to Fingle Bridge and then return on the Fisherman's Path. It's stunning any time of the year. C...

© James Penman

Location: Dartmoor, Dartmoor (Less than a mile away)

Category: Rivers, reservoirs and waterfalls

Major Dartmoor river that flows through the Teign Gorge and Teign Valley on its way to Teignmouth and the sea. Teign Head is just south of one of Dartmoor's highest summits, Hangingstone Hill. From Teign Head, the river forms the North Teign River before it meets the South Teign River in the Chagford area to create the R...

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Location: Chagford, Dartmoor (Less than a mile away)

Category: Walks

This is a variation on the circular Teign Gorge Walk. As the name suggests, the Teign Gorge was shaped by the River Teign. This walk explores the banks of the of the River Teign as it flows through the gorge from around Castle Drogo to Fingle Bridge. Park by Fingle Bridge and Fingle Bridge Inn. Head west on either ba...

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Location: Chagford, Dartmoor (Less than a mile away)

Category: Museums and art

We'll be adding information for Whiddon Park (Deer Park) Sculpture as soon as possible. However, if you have photographs, facts or some interesting snippets, we'd love to hear from you at info@holidayindartmoor.com

© James Penman

Location: Dartmoor, Dartmoor (Less than a mile away)

Category: Other sports

See Dartmoor National Park Authority's website, link provided, for detailed information on canoeing within the Park. Dartmoor's many stunning wooded cleaves and valleys have been cut by rivers which rise on the high moors. Rivers include the Teign and Dart, Bovey and Tavy. There are the Taw and Plym, Erme and Lyd, too....