Things To Do On Dartmoor This Autumn!
Top Ideas for an autumn holiday for couples.
Summer is drawing to a close and children are going back to school. It is the perfect time for a quiet visit to Dartmoor especially for couples. With a wealth of places, activities and culinary delights, Dartmoor in autumn is a real treat for couples of every age. With Bearslake Inn as your base to explore from, you will have a multitude of things to do on Dartmoor right on the doorstep!
Walking on Dartmoor
With direct access to the bridleway nearby, this area is a walker’s paradise and one of the best things to do on Dartmoor. Check out the tors, stone circles and many other local places of interest. For a comprehensive list of walks graded easy, moderate and hard and in North, South, East, West and Central Dartmoor, check out the Visit Dartmoor website.
(Main image - credit Mark George)
Walking To Brent Tor
One of the tors near to the pub is Brent Tor; it is about 7 miles from Bearslake Inn. If you are feeling adventurous you could walk there in about 2.5 hours at a good pace. Otherwise pop there in the car to make the walk shorter!
Brent Tor is situated on the Western edge of Dartmoor about 4 miles north of Tavistock. On Top of the tor is the Church of St Michael and the tor itself is 1100 ft above sea level at its highest point. The church is the parish church for the nearby village of Brentor. Read about the legend of Brent Tor. This certainly is one of the most interesting things to do on Dartmoor!
Dog Walking on Dartmoor
As a dog friendly pub, Bearslake inn has 4 out of 6 rooms accessible for dogs, so your four legged friends can enjoy a holiday with you! Plus they stay for free! What’s more, 3 of our bars allow dogs.
But don’t worry, if you are not a dog person; 2 of our bedrooms and the restaurant are dog free.
Cycling on Dartmoor
As a cycle friendly pub, we have charging available for electric bicycles and we can help arrange cycle hire nearby. You are spoiled for choice with family routes, on and off road cycling. Mountain bikers can ride along the bridleway near to Bearslake inn. For a full list of cycling maps be sure to visit this website: Dartmoor Cycling Map.
Cycling is one of the most popular things to do on Dartmoor!
Horse Riding on Dartmoor
If you are feeling really adventurous, horse riding on Dartmoor is a treat to behold. For horse riding, our nearest stables that offer great riding out on the Moors are Cholwell Riding Stables, or if you fancy becoming a Dartmoor Cowboy, Dartmoor Riding Holidays offer cattle drives!
Things to Visit In Tavistock
If history is your passion, Tavistock has a great museum. There you can find out more about the remnants of the Medieval Abbey, local hero Sir Francis Drake, the two former railway stations and how Tamar Valley and Tavistock are part of the Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. Read more here.
Cheese Galore on Dartmoor!
We also have a fabulous Cheese Shop called Country Cheeses to buy and sample some of the finest country cheeses around!
Pannier Market
Fancy a wander around the fascinating Pannier Market in Tavistock? Discover a range of antiques and trinkets. It has been running for 900 years since 1105.
Beers and Wines Galore!
If you’re feeling thirsty, whet your palate with a beer at the legendary Dartmoor Brewery at Princetown. Home to the famous Jail Ale which everyone loves!
Fancy A Tipple?
Whilst there aren’t a plethora of local vineyards, we do have the superb Alder Vineyard if you want to sample some local wine.
Prison Break
Discover 200 years of history at the Dartmoor Prison Museum at Princetown. The famous Porridge TV series was partly filmed here and the series was based on Dartmoor Prison.
Alpaca Walks!
Last but not least are the lovely alpacas at Lydford Gorge. These gentle and curious creatures are said to ‘restore your energy and wellbeing, all whilst breathing in the fresh Dartmoor air’. This is certainly one of the most unique things to do on Dartmoor! Read more here.
Save 10% off all Alpaca experiences quoting BEARSLAKE when booking!
Come and join us at the Bearslake Inn this autumn! Enjoy a restful & restorative break in Dartmoor!