Dartmoor National Park

Dartmoor National Park sprawls across 368 square miles of Devon's countryside, offering some of the UK's most dramatic landscapes. The park is known for its vast, open moorlands, towering granite tors, and ancient woodlands that change with each season.

The iconic Dartmoor ponies roam freely throughout the park, adding to its wild charm. These semi-wild ponies have been part of the landscape for centuries and have adapted perfectly to the often harsh moorland conditions. Beyond the wildlife, Dartmoor is rich in history with over 5,000 archaeological sites, including stone circles, ancient settlements, and medieval villages.

The park has a mysterious side too, with foggy moors that inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' and countless local legends. Visitors can explore Dartmoor's rugged beauty through its extensive network of hiking trails, cycling routes, and bridleways that lead to spots like Haytor, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, and the ancient Wistman's Wood with its moss-covered boulders and twisted oak trees.

The small towns and villages dotted around Dartmoor's edges offer cozy pubs and cream teas—the perfect reward after a day of outdoor exploration. The park truly showcases England's natural beauty at its most raw and untamed.