May 23-26 BH in Dartmoor NP, ancient clapper bridges, iconic ponies, Dart River
Schedule
Fri, 23 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Location
YHA Okehampton Bracken Tor | Launceston, EN
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HIGHLIGHTSAwe-inspiring granite tors rising from the windswept moor
The ancient history covering North and South Dartmoor, including clapper bridges, ruined tin mines, and bronze age settlements
The remoteness of North Dartmoor, the setting for Sherlock Holmes' novel 'The hound of the Baskervilles'
Challenging treks and more relaxed strolls
Iconic Dartmoor ponies
2 Experienced Hike Leaders offer 2 hike choices on a day
A fully catered event
Situated in the southwest of England, right in the very heart of Devon, Dartmoor is a landscape of stunning views, awe-inspiring granite tors, deep wooded valleys with fast-flowing rivers, and rugged, wide-open spaces. Dartmoor is a gift for lovers of ancient history. There’s plenty of evidence of prehistoric settlement around Dartmoor, with the Bronze Age period seeing a larger population moving into the area. Challenging treks across windswept moors or relaxing strolls through secluded woods, you’ve come to the right place... Dartmoor has it all!
Ancient clapper bridges - crossing streams and rivers, stone crosses; barrows, standing stones, circles, tumulus, cairns all contribute to the wealth features to be enjoyed on Dartmoor.
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YHA Okehampton Bracken Tor, Launceston, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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