You may also like to visit beauty spots such as Lydford Gorge, Burrator Reservoir, Becky Falls and Castle Drogo, where there are miles of riverside walks under a woodland canopy.
walking on Dartmoor - riding - letterboxing - canoeing - angling
Below are listed just some of the activities you can take part in on Dartmoor whilst staying at Hunter's Lodge Bed and Breakfast:
| Walking on the moor - we are well situated
for walks to include the tops of various nearby tors to enjoy the
view. There are also beautiful walks from here up and down the
river, or through forestry areas. The serious hiker can find
interesting routes to all parts of the moor, and we provide a convenient
overnight stop for those crossing the moor from one side to the other.
The Two Moors Way passes not far from us, and the Dartmoor Way goes right
by our door. We can give you information on paths to follow, and supply
packed lunches by arrangement. See our page of suggested
walks.
You may also like to visit beauty spots such as Lydford Gorge, Burrator Reservoir, Becky Falls and Castle Drogo, where there are miles of riverside walks under a woodland canopy.
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Riding - there are stables nearby where you can arrange riding. The stables have horses for all
levels of rider and offer one-hour or two-hour rides or an early evening
pub sortie, as well as longer treks. The open moor makes exhilarating riding country.
Email us for details.
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| Canoeing - The waters of the Dart are
among the best in the UK and provide an exciting
challenge as well as breathtaking views up and down
river. The season runs from 1 October to the end of February.
A permit must be obtained from the British Canoe Union.
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| Archaeology - Dartmoor has many prehistoric hut circles and other remains.
The best preserved is Grimspound
where you can explore a whole enclosed settlement.
(Also accessible by road). Other items of
interest include cairns (burial sites), cists, stone rows and standing stones.
More recent are the tin-mining remains as well as mediaeval longhouses and
villages, some of which can be seen within a few minutes'
walk. We have a range of books to inform you about the sites.
Adjoining our property are the remains of an old "clapper"
bridge, dating from about 1300.
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One of the Grimspound huts |
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Letterboxing - A sport which originated on Dartmoor. The famous Dartmoor letterboxes are hidden all over the moor. When you locate one, you can sign the
guest book and stamp your map or diary as proof that you found it.
There are numerous boxes on the moor although only a couple are marked on
the Ordnance Survey maps. Our guests' library contains a mine of
information about the letterboxes - except their exact location! Check
out the linked site below for further information. Take
your own inkpad with you.
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| Angling - The River Dart has runs of salmon,
sea trout and brown trout. Permits for
fishing the East and West Dart are available from most tackle shops in South
Devon from Princetown post office, local pubs, and from a small kiosk in Dartmeet car
park. In season, the permit allows you
to fly fish both the East and West Darts above Dartmeet. If you are a
beginner, we can put you in touch with an excellent fly fishing
instructor, who can perhaps take you to other stretches of the Dart. For details on the best times to fish and permit charges,
access the angling site below. Coarse fishing is permitted on
several of the Dartmoor reservoirs.
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Cycling - There are now an increasing number of cycling trails on Dartmoor offering the opportunity to take in breathtaking views whilst indulging in your favourite sport. Some of these follow old railway lines, others are simple tracks on the moor. And the great thing about the moor is that once you're up, the moor is a rolling plateau rather than steeply mountainous. Mountain bikes can be hired in Ashburton, just a few miles from Hunter's Lodge. |
For groups of 6 - 8 guests we now offer an evening of fun as you act out and solve a murder mystery during the course of dinner. We supply basic details in advance (without divulging the murderer) to one of the guests, who can then cast the characters. Dress in character if you wish, or we will supply simple props to help you identify each other. Dinner can be themed to fit the event. There is a supplement of £8.00 per person on the cost of dinner. (See our dinner menu).
Other activities available in the vicinity include:
- The Dart Country Park, a wonderful river adventure area with activities for different ages, and a canopy walk in the treetops.
- The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust, just a few minutes walk from here. A large section of this part of the moor is soon to be reserved for the true Dartmoor breed, to aid its survival.
- Waterleat Walks at Old Walls Farm. The owners offer a tour of their own water-powered energy plant, using the restored leat which runs alongside the River Webburn.
- Bird-spotting or nature walks with Phil Page, a local expert.
- Guided walking groups on an almost daily basis throughout the year. Details available from us or in the Dartmoor National Park Visitor Guide.
- Caves to explore at Buckfastleigh, also by arrangement, and Buckfast Abbey with its gardens and produce.
- A falconry centre at Widecombe-in-the-Moor, where skills can be learnt and practised.
- A Hound of the Baskervilles evening, at Laughter Hole House, up the East Dart from here. This can include a ride by coach and horses from Postbridge, dinner with other guests, and a re-enactment of the story. You might also walk there across the moor, and return late at night with a lantern to light your way.....
- And on the second Tuesday in September every year, Widecombe Fair, with Old Uncle Tom Cobbley and all.
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