If you are wanting to get away from it all, Dartmoor is the perfect place to escape. Full of beauty and mystery, heading to Dartmoor in the Autumn is a real treat – here are some of the reasons why…

Waterfalls – At this time of the year rainfall increases and the waterfalls are a great place to visit! Canonteign falls is a great place to go to walk and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls away from the busy crowds in the summer months.

Food and Drink – As the days get cooler and shorter, it is a good idea to head to many of the cosy local pubs around Dartmoor. Whether you want to enjoy a home cooked meal with fresh local ingredients, or you want to enjoy a Devonshire cream tea, there is plenty of delicious food to choose from. If you miss the cream teas when you are home, you can order afternoon tea boxes from places like this www.afternoonteabox.com/

Historic Sites – Dartmoor is home to many ancient sites and many stories continue to be told about the legends of the land. From the stone circle at Mardon Down to the tiny Brentor Church, the landscape is full of history if you know where to look for it.

Woodland Walks – There are lots of beautiful woodlands to explore all over Dartmoor and at this time of the year the trees look beautiful as they start to change colour. From Bellever forest to the Teign gorge woodlands you don’t have to go far to find areas of beautiful woodland amongst the striking scenery of the moors.