Rebecca has put together a walking trail suitable for younger children, with lots to look out for on the way. Can you spot these places and answer the questions as you go?
Park near Tavistock’s Golf Club and walk onto the moor through the gate.
Head down the hill towards the cricket pitch, walk around the cricket pavilion and back up to The Pimple on the hill.
1. How may posts lead your way from the gate? There is a hidden one you might miss, so count carefully!
2. Can you spot the secret doors leading to secret gardens? Who wrote the book The Secret Garden?
3. Can you name this prickly plant? Which month do the flowers come out on it?
4. Look for some bracken. What did it used to be?
5. What is a cricket pitch called?
6. Look at the granite posts around the edge of the pitch. Why do some of them have grooves in?
7. On your way to The Pimple what signs of animals can you find?
8. At The Pimple you will see a church in the distance on a hill. What is the church called?
9. From here you can also see lots of Tors on Dartmoor. Can you name two of them?
10. If it is a clear day you can see two tall aerial masts on the hills in the distance. What are their names?
For the answers go to our website. www.dartmoorlinks.co.uk