Other things to do in the nearby area  Dartmoor Contact details Dartmoor is one of the few remaining wildernesses in the UK. Take in the magical light which transends at day break and at sun down across its expanse. Watch the wild ponies roam free over the heather covered wilderness and marvel at the  majestic granite Tors which distinguish this rugged terrain. See the stone circles and Iron Age burial sites. Explore the historic moorland villages like Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Chagford and Mortenhamstead. The untamed beauty of Dartmoor with its fascinating history is there to be discovered. Click here to find out more about Dartmoor. Fishing Day licences are available to fish for brown trout, sea trout and salmon on the River Teign, at the bottom of the valley - about 15 minutes walk from the camp. Trout fishing and course fishing is also available in the Kennick Reservoir which is a 20 minute cycle away. Click here to find out more Swimming Swim in the crystal clear and beautifully clean waters of the River Teign - 15 minutes walk away - we can show you the best places to go. Beaches & coastal paths The surfing beaches to the north and the more secluded rocky coves to the south are all very accessible by car - as are the many miles of coastal path in Devon. Click here to find out about Devon beaches and the coastal paths.

Pubs and food

There is an abundance of pubs and restaurants in the area to cater for all tastes and budgets - from child friendly timber framed local village pubs to glitzy eateries in the nearby cathdral city of Exeter
The nearest pub to the farm is a 20 minute walk down the valley to Dunsford or a 25 minute walk north to Bridford - you will need a good torch at night!
Devon is a farming area and many villages have farmers markets and fresh fruit and veg can be bought direct from farms and farms stores. Fish and locally produced meat and dairy products are readily available in the local villages and at the fishing ports.

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Watersports

All types of water craft can be hired at various places on the sea side, estuaries and rivers - not far away - from kayaks to yachts.
Diving is available at various locations. Click here for links.
We offer sea and estuary picnic and fishing trips in our Orkney Strikeliner motor boat.

Other sports

A wealth of sport is available in the area - rock climbing, golf, Tennis, mountain boarding - whatever you like is not far away.

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Attractions, entertainment and touristy things to do

Devon is the most popular holiday destination in the country.  Whilst we at Burnicombe can enjoy the seclusion of one of the wildest and most private parts in the county - attractions for young and old are not far away.
Click here for details of the many tourist attractions in Devon.

We regret that dogs and other pets are not allowed due to issues concerning the protection of wildlife at Burnicombe.
(Guide dogs are welcome).