The area

There are so many places to visit and things to do in and around the local area from days out to the beach, woodland walks or more adventures activities.

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                                                   has a wide range of a  wide range of activities for all ages at the lake, including: kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, sailing​, archery, high ropes​,climbing, fishing​, walking and cycling, watersports equipment hire​,self-launch and qualified instructor-led sessions.

                      is a wonderful route for nature lovers. While walking or cycling you will experience many wildlife habitats. These beautiful woods with stunning walks have paths for all. You can walk the Tarka Trail and follow the River Okement, or just wind your way through the woodland with beautiful surroundings.

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                                is surrounded by steep sided banks and approximately 900 feet above sea level, Meldon Reservoir offers some of the most breath taking scenery that Dartmoor has to offer. Enjoy a leisurely walk and explore the network of off-road footpaths, bridleways and old tracks that cross the valley. For keen ramblers, navigate open moorland and experience a real adventure in Dartmoor.

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               nestling 1,000 feet up on the northern edge of Dartmoor, above the Skaigh Valley, where the river Taw tumbles over the rocks, lies a little haven of peace – Belstone. A village of only 250 inhabitants, this close and friendly community ranges in age from toddlers to those in their nineties. The Tors is a proper pub, with food, situated in Belstone with amazing views.

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                                      (MDL) is a local museum in Okehampton, Devon, southwest England. It covers life in the Dartmoor area. With the museum opening in 1981 it is housed on three floors in an early19th-century mill and there is a waterwheel at the museum. The collections concentrate on the social history of Dartmoor and Okehampton from prehistoric times to the present.

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                   the deepest river gorge in the south west with a 30M waterfall. The gorge has huge history with links to Alfred the great, vikings and the bandit gang the Gubbins.

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             is the second highest point on Dartmoor, Devon, South West England, at 619 metres above sea level. It is one of only two wholly English peaks south of the Peak District National Park—the other being nearby High Willhays—that are above 2,000 feet.

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                                     is an outdoor activity centre offering up to 20 different adventure activities on Dartmoor. Suitable for groups, families or individuals looking for a fun day out including Archery, Bushcraft, Canoeing, Climbing, Kayaking, Pony trekking and more.

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Local places to eat and drink

The Crossways Inn - Folly gate.  A family run traditional pub, warm and welcoming. Serving excellent food on set days, pre booking advised. With an open fire creating a cosy feel during the winter. Children and well behaved  dogs welcome. 

       find them on Facebook by clicking the link or call 

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The Fountain Inn - Okehampton. Informal and friendly atmosphere, serving locally sourced produce which is cooked with flair and passion. With a fantastic riverside beer garden to enjoy some Al Fresco dining and drinking.

                                      click on the link to website or call 

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The White Hart - Okehampton. Situated in the town Centre, an inviting pub serving food all day.                                    Click on the link to website or call

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There are many stunning beaches to visit too, Bude has many beautiful sandy beaches to choose from with surfing hotspots, vintage style beach huts and dog friendly choices. There are also spectacular views and unique natural attractions to be found - the Bude sea pool for example is cut into the rock at Summerleaze Beach providing a more relaxed dip or child friendly swim when the sea is rougher.

There is also access to the South West Coast Path, which offers some excellent walking routes, whether you enjoy a short stroll to a stunning picnic spot or prefer a more challenging hike. Bude has some unique rock formations which can provide something of a spectacle while exploring the area.

Heading south you have from iconic sandy beaches to intimate sheltered coves, Polperro’s beaches are gloriously varied. Dog friendly, family friendly, golden, pebbly, bustling or blissfully empty. Get in the surf at Fistral, enjoy the turquoise waters at Porthcurno or hunt for crabs at Looe.