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Out and About with Tavistock Ramblers
A 4-mile walk in the valley of the River Tavy on the edge of the moor with Tavistock Ramblers. Park at Zoar on the roadside verge near a row of old cottages (SX524807). The walk passes the old mining hamlet of Horndon, follows the Hill Bridge... more
Rescue Team celebrates 50 years with new exhibition
A new exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Tavistock section has opened at the National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown. In November 1967, two army officer cadets (aged 22 and 28) lost their lives... more
Autumn colour at the castle
Autumn colour at the castle This is the perfect time of year to make the most of the last days of summer and look ahead to the crisp colourful days of autumn. It’s a busy time at Castle Drogo as the countdown to completion of our building project b more
Finch Foundry
There’s a lot going on in autumn at Finch Foundry For Hallowe’en we will be offering a fun children’s trail during the week leading up to Hallowe’en and there will also be spooky storytelling in the forge on Saturday, October 27th... more
Lydford Gorge
From apple juice to witch’s brews . . . Whatever the weather a visit to the gorge is an adventure. After heavy rain the river will be crashing and tumbling over the cascades, and there will be lots of puddles to splash in. If you’re lucky enough... more