Cornwall Airport Newquay 1 hr 35
Hound Tor (29 min.) the site of the ruins of a medieval village this grassy hillside is popular for hiking & picnics. Haytor Rocks (26 min.) granite mound in moorland national park Buckfast Abbey (14 min.) tranquil abbey with sensory and lavender gardens a restaurant and shops selling monastic products. Totnes Castle (26 min.) castle with a largely ruined interior and intact outer walls providing scenic views over the town. The Miniature Pony Centre (42 min.) kids park with donkeys pigs & ponies offering nature walks animal care classes & a play area. Buckfast Butterfly Farm And Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary (15 min.) wildlife centre known for its otter viewings humid butterfly house and resident terrapins. Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park Limited (36 min.) beauty spot with animal encounters and education an indoor theatre and childrens entertainment. Pennywell Farm (19 min.) kid-friendly farm with rides & hands-on activities like feeding goat milking & egg collecting. Canonteign Falls (31 min.) 2 sets of waterfalls both natural & manmade in a scenic setting with fern gardens & many lakes. Dartmoor Zoo (35 min.) family-owned zoo in 33 acres of parkland with endangered animals and a conservation centre. South Devon Railway (15 min.) main station for 19th century valley steam railway with a tearoom model & gift shop & free parking. Wistman S Wood (32 min.) open space & walking spot featuring old moss-covered trees granite boulders & a surreal ambiance. Berry Pomeroy Castle (33 min.) allegedly haunted ruined castle and elizabethan mansion in a deep wooded valley setting. Burrator Reservoir (39 min.) 19th-century reservoir with a discovery centre & fly-fishing plus dog-friendly trails & bridleways. |