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Dartmoor Adventure: Mystical Moors & Legends
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31 Ratings
Ashburton
Embark on a luxury Mercedes 7 x seater tour of Dartmoor, exploring its wild beauty, ancient settlements, and mystical landscape. Immerse yourself in the land of myths and legends.
Embark on a luxury Mercedes 7 x seater tour of Dartmoor, exploring its wild beauty, ancient settlements, and mystical landscape. Immerse yourself in the land of myths and legends.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ashburton - Known as a “stannary” town, this quintessential English Market town is known as the “Gateway” to Dartmoor. Be enchanted by its architecture, its heritage and contribution to Englands historical past and resident infamous seafarer…………learn more!
- Princetown - A small moorland habitat whose residents in the prison make up…
- Ashburton - Known as a “stannary” town, this quintessential English Market town is known as the “Gateway” to Dartmoor. Be enchanted by its architecture, its heritage and contribution to Englands historical past and resident infamous seafarer…………learn more!
- Princetown - A small moorland habitat whose residents in the prison make up over a quarter of the total population. It may not be the prettiest but mention the “Prince of Wales”, a famous brewery and a mad axeman and you get an understanding of its diversity and intrigue.
- Foggintor Quarry - The largest of the three main quarries on Dartmoor and without doubt the most spectacular. On first viewing you will be taken aback by its strange beauty, its stillness and the myths and legends harboured within it. The walk to and from the quarry is equal to the destination and fulfilling in itself.
- Haytor Vale - No trip to Dartmoor is complete without the ascent of one of Dartmoors 150 plus tors. Probably the most famous and accessible, the 360 degree view from the top of Hay Tor will take your breath away and connect you with one of the most beautiful places on our planet. A great way to conclude your tour
What's Included
- Binoculars provided for enhanced viewing
- Complimentary bottled water
- Ponchos available in case of rain
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees included
- Binoculars provided for enhanced viewing
- Complimentary bottled water
- Ponchos available in case of rain
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees included
What's Not Included
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
Additional Information
Guests will be collected and returned to their accommodation in a luxurious, air-conditioned Mercedes 7-seater. Together, the group will explore the stunning beauty of Dartmoor, featuring its windswept moors, ancient settlements, and towering granite tors. Stroll among the wild ponies and highland cattle while soaking in the mystical landscape before…
Guests will be collected and returned to their accommodation in a luxurious, air-conditioned Mercedes 7-seater. Together, the group will explore the stunning beauty of Dartmoor, featuring its windswept moors, ancient settlements, and towering granite tors. Stroll among the wild ponies and highland cattle while soaking in the mystical landscape before retreating to a traditional, cozy pub (lunch is not included, but a table will be reserved). Visit locations that inspired Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to pen their most famous novels. Experience this breathtaking land of myths and legends both from the comfort of the Mercedes and on foot, ensuring a “touch and feel” of this unique entity. Discover, learn, and most importantly, enjoy this truly unique full-day tour.
Note: The inclusive pick-up/drop-off fee covers a 15-mile radius from Paignton TQ4 6BW.
Location
Ashburton
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(31 Ratings)
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Waynela5205vc
May 24, 2025
Wow! Dartmoor NP - Wow! What an incredibly beautiful part of the UK! We spent a perfect day in Dartmoor NP and left wanting more. This is a MUST SEE location of natural beauty. Nigel is a generous and interesting guide who brings added value to the experience. You won’t be disappointed. Anne
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Z9120jblauras
Jan 16, 2025
A great experience exploring Devon with Nigel! - Me and my friend were incredibly lucky to find Nigel and spend two absolutely unforgettable days exploring the breathtaking beauty of Devon. Our tour included the South Devon Coast, Plymouth, Dartmouth, Slapton Sands (Torcross), Burgh Island, and, most memorably, Dartmoor National Park, where we enjoyed a walk around the magical surroundings of Wistman’s Wood. Nigel tailored the itinerary perfectly to suit our interests and even adjusted it to accommodate my personal request to visit Wistman’s Wood, which made the experience truly special.
Nigel is everything you could hope for in a guide: professional, kind, and knowledgeable. He made the history and natural beauty of every place come alive with his insights. He also photographed us throughout the trip by our request, I attached two beautiful photos us made in Wistman’s Wood by Nigel on my camera :)
On the second day, we explored Plymouth Barbican and Plymouth Hoe before heading to Dartmoor. Nigel’s punctuality and attentiveness were remarkable, and he was always happy to accommodate our requests. His car was spacious and comfortable, making the drives between locations enjoyable and relaxing.
Nigel is not just a guide but a warm, engaging companion who makes a traveler feel welcomed. Whether you’re passionate about nature, history, or simply looking for an adventure, Nigel’s tours are a must. I’m already looking forward to booking another trip with him and cannot recommend him highly enough to travelers of all ages.
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N6378tfalexb
Oct 17, 2024
A marvelous experience - My husband and I had a great time getting to learn about Dartmoor with Nigel as our guide. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and very accommodating and engaging.
Honestly, this was the highlight of our twelve day trip to England and a nice way to unwind after submerging ourselves deep inside central London.
For reference, we also did a day trip to Stonehenge too, but honestly, Dartmoor tops it. There is something just so magical and unique about this immense natural landscape. I only wish we’d known about his other tour options before arriving! For anyone looking for a longer visit to the area check out the Devon & Moor website. Nigel has lots of tour options there not listed on here.
Thanks Nigel!!
Until next time.
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N5897kgpetert
Oct 12, 2024
Comprehensive, comfortable tour tailored to us. - We saw everything we wanted to see: The amazing natural landscape and scenery, the Highland cattle, horses and sheep; the ancient rocks and bridges that are scattered everywhere. Nigel showed us the local history as well - the impressive Dartmoor Prison and nearby villages, Ashburton and its connection with Raleigh, Drake and Doyle. He obviously loves the area and really knows his subject. We even climbed a Tor and thoroughly enjoyed it. Such a wonderful, comfortable, informative tour and worth the price. This is the way to see Dartmoor. Highly recommend you don't miss doing this.
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Y8986tgnancyg
Sep 15, 2024
A terrific day with Nigel!!! - The six of us had a fabulous day! Nigel was so knowledgeable and shared all the highlights of the area with us. Most impressive was Nigel’s refusal to be deterred by a bridge that was closed and his determination to find away around it so we got to see everything we had planned. And he was more than willing to stop every time we saw animals we wanted pictures of! I would highly recommend Nigel and this tour to anyone traveling in the area!!!
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Loreens96
Aug 8, 2024
An excellent trip into an extraordinary landscape full of intriguing experiences - We thank our passionate and knowledgeable tour guide Nigel for having made this amazing day possible. The way he has structured the whole trip according to our interests and the secrets of mysterious Dartmoor was outstanding. His intriguing explanations of well researched details were a sheer pleasure. He took us to places where we could experience the diversity of the landscape. Moreover he made us familiar with the cultural and historic background of fascinating areas.
It was always possible to take wonderful photos, which will remind us of the best part of our trip to lovely Devon.
All the best from Loreen & Gerd
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Tracysv9898ev
May 13, 2024
Extraordinary Experience! - This Devon&Moor full-day tour was truly extraordinary! Filled with learning, laughs, and loads of fun: Nigel was a wonderful guide for this lovely tour of Dartmoor. Not only did we take in major areas of interest (Hound Tor, Dartmoor Prison, etc.), we also took in medieval bridges, Ashburton, the Warren Inn, and a lonely grave at a crossroads. He effortlessly tailored the tour to our interests and physical capabilities. We had a thoroughly good time! This tour has our highest recommendation. Thank you, Nigel!
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Annie
Feb 21, 2024
Dartmoor adventure beyond expectations - We had a super day with Nigel, our guide. Good company and the insights into Dartmoor life and history were beyond expectations.
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Laurakatev
Jan 15, 2024
Excellent tour with excellent guide! - We couldn’t have asked for a better tour of Dartmoor. Nigel was excellent at communicating before the tour and asked about our interests and mobility so he could create the perfect tour for us. He was prompt and kept us on good time. Dartmoor is incredibly beautiful and the history fascinating; Nigel clearly knows and loves the area well. He was everything you want in a tour guide - knowledgeable, funny, agreeable, and knows all the best spots for photos. My sister and I had a great time and are already talking about making another trip and going on another one of his tours. This has been the highlight of our trip!
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Rivierawalks
Nov 23, 2023
WoW...what a tour! - Although we live only 30 mins drive away from Dartmoor, we knew very little about it. But after a day with Nigel, it's opened our eyes to this wonderful, natural parkland on our doorstep. His communication prior to the tour was first class. We started the tour with the best coffee on Dartmoor, followed by a walk around Ashburton, visiting one of the oldest pubs in the UK and the headstone of the man who inspired the title of Conan Doyle's best known novel. Lunch at Warren House, one of highest and remotest pubs in England was such a pleasant surprise - log fires (which have been burning for over 200 years) and home cooked food in this cosy pub was wonderful. En route, Nigel would stop the car and take us to places that we never knew existed. The stone circles dating back thousands of years were breath-taking. I would encourage anyone who visits Devon to book a tour with Nigel - the memories we have taken away are priceless!
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