English Heritage sites near Dartmoor Forest Parish

Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement

MERRIVALE PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT

4 miles from Dartmoor Forest Parish

The group of monuments at Merrivale is one of the finest on Dartmoor: side by side here are the remains of a Bronze Age settlement and a complex of ritual sites.

Grimspound

GRIMSPOUND

6 miles from Dartmoor Forest Parish

The best known of many Dartmoor prehistoric settlements, Grimspound dates from the late Bronze Age. The remains of 24 stone houses survive within a massive boundary wall.

Upper Plym Valley

UPPER PLYM VALLEY

6 miles from Dartmoor Forest Parish

This extraordinary landscape encompasses some 300 Bronze Age and medieval sites, covering 15 square kilometres (6 square miles) of Dartmoor.

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE

8 miles from Dartmoor Forest Parish

The remains of four 13th century stone farmsteads, on land originally farmed in the Bronze Age. This isolated Dartmoor hamlet was probably abandoned in the early 15th century.

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN

8 miles from Dartmoor Forest Parish

Beautifully sited on the fringe of Dartmoor, Lydford boasts three defensive features. Near the centre is a 13th-century tower on a mound, built as a prison.

Okehampton Castle

OKEHAMPTON CASTLE

11 miles from Dartmoor Forest Parish

Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.


Churches in Dartmoor Forest Parish

St Gabriel, Postbridge
St Raphael's, Huccaby

Huccaby Ashburton
01364631507
https://ashburtonandmoor.org.uk/huccaby

St Raphael's Chapel Huccaby is a daughter church of St Mary the Virgin, Holne and is open every day to visitors.  Usually there is a service of Holy Communion every 3rd Sunday in the month at 9am, but please check the Moorland Team website for up to date information. 

For details of services at St Raphael's and other churches in the Benefice, please visit

https://ashburtonandmoor.org.uk/welcome


 


Pubs in Dartmoor Forest Parish

East Dart Inn

Postbridge, Postbridge, PL20 6TJ
(01822) 880213
eastdarthotel.co.uk

On the B3212 at Postbridge, a stone's throw away from the famous clapper bridge, this 19th century coaching inn offers a wide range of facilities. The interior of the pub has a traditional feel, with exposed beams and horse brasses. Outside...
Forest Inn

Hexworthy, Hexworthy, PL20 6SD
(01364) 631211
forestinndartmoor.co.uk/

Country inn situated in the Dartmoor Forest welcoming walkers, riders, anglers, canoeists, dogs and children. Two Dartmoor beers, and Tribute, and local real cider (Sam's, varies) are available, plus another guest ale in summer. Good homema...
Fox Tor Cafe

Two Bridges Road, Princetown, PL20 6QS
(01822) 890238
foxtorcafe.com/

Dartmoor real ale in bottles are available in this cafe, which also has a bunkhouse and an off-license attached. Walkers and dogs are both catered for.
Lord's Cafe

Tavistock Road, Princetown, PL20 6QE
(01822) 890407

Lord's cafe closed sometime in 2017/18. The premises are now occupied by Ice Warrior Expedition Basecamp, an outdoor clothing & equipment shop.
Prince Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant

Dunnabridge Road, Two Bridges, Princetown, PL20 6SA
07541 421576
princehall.co.uk/

Plush hotel set in the middle of Dartmoor National Park. It is open for lunch, afternoon cream teas and dinner. Real ale availability is unknown.
Prince Of Wales Hotel

Tavistock Road, Princetown, PL20 6QF
(01822) 890219
princeofwalesbunkhouse.co.uk/

Just down the road from the main square, this pub is regarded as the Brewery Tap for Dartmoor Brewery, which has re-located from the pub to premises nearby. There is a main bar with a small pool/darts area leading off it. The function room...
Two Bridges Hotel

, Two Bridges, Princetown, PL20 6SW
(01822) 892300
twobridges.co.uk/

Fine hotel, set in the middle of beautiful Dartmoor, and is open to non-residents. Walking, trekking and canoeing are just some of the attractions close by to the hotel, which is set in its own 60 acres of grounds. The bus service is very l...
Warren House Inn

Postbridge, Postbridge, PL20 6TA
(01822) 880208
warrenhouseinn.co.uk

In splendid isolation with majestic moorland views, at 1,425 feet above sea level, this is one of England’s highest pubs. “My location is my biggest asset,” says landlord Peter Parsons, who has been there since the eighties, with his wife,...