Best things to do in Devon
Wild Swimming Spots
Tavy Cleave is a glorious wild swimming spot, located on wild moorland, under the gaze of several dramatic tors. If swimming isn’t your thing, it’s also perfect for picnics. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk to get there, as well as what it’s like to swim in the pool.
When it comes to wild swimming, Sharrah Pool is hard to beat. It’s as big as an olympic pool, but infinitely more beautiful. We’re sharing what the trail to get there is like and a few other more secluded pools if you’re looking for a solitary swim.
Tucker's Pool is like something out of your jungle book fantasies, sitting in a picturesque gorge with incredible crystal clear water and surrounded by dense foliage. However, the walk to get there is precarious and not for everyone. We’re sharing all the details, including exactly what to expect from the trail conditions in this guide.
When you’re looking for a break from Cornwall’s beautiful beaches, but still want to get a swim in, it’s time to head to Golitha Falls. You’ll find a series of plunge pools surrounded by huge mossy boulders and towering trees, which can be reached via a short walk. We’re sharing all the details, including how to find the hidden pool off the main track.
Steeped in myth and legend, a swim at Crazywell Pool is not for everyone, but those that venture in will be rewarded with a huge pool, which is perfect for a leisurely dip. We’re sharing how to find the pool and everything you need to know about swimming there.
Shilley Pool is a cute little plunge pool which sits at the bottom of a natural waterslide! It’s perfect for families, but also great for a little sunset dip if you want to escape the crowds. We’re sharing how to get there and what the trail and pool is like.
The long abandoned Foggintor Quarry offers a fun and easy Dartmoor adventure. Whether you’re looking to explore the ruins, or do a bit of wild swimming, it definitely won’t disappoint. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk to get there and what it’s like to swim in the quarry.
Cullever Steps is a beautiful little pool nestled in a picturesque patch of moorland. It’s a short easy walk to reach it, but it’s not signposted. We have directions and everything else you need to know to visit in this guide.
The gorgeous Black Rock Falls is the perfect family friendly wild swimming spot in Dartmoor. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk to get there, as well as what it’s like to go for a dip.
Walking Trails & Hidden Gems
This spectacular circular walk through some of Dartmoor’s most atmospheric woodland takes you over an old clam bridge and through one of the UK’s last remaining temperate rainforests. We’re sharing directions, difficulty level, trail conditions and more.
The Devil's Cauldron is the perfect name to sum up the seething mass of white water that churns beneath dark and mysterious canyon walls. The walk to reach the waterfall is only short, but it’s one of the best in Dartmoor. We’re sharing what to expect including difficulty and trail conditions.
We’re covering all the best things to do in Dartmoor, from England’s most rare ancient woodland - which feels like you’ve stepped onto the set of The Lord of the Rings - to some of the UK’s best wild swimming spots, secret waterfalls, abandoned quarries, chocolate box villages and great places to dine.
The Castle Drogo Walk (aka Teign Gorge Circular) is one of the prettiest trails in Dartmoor, with great views, ancient woodland and the chance to stop at a historic inn partway! We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk, including difficulty and trail conditions.
Tucker's Pool is like something out of your jungle book fantasies, sitting in a picturesque gorge with incredible crystal clear water and surrounded by dense foliage. However, the walk to get there is precarious and not for everyone. We’re sharing all the details, including exactly what to expect from the trail conditions in this guide.
Lydford Gorge has the wow factor. Not only is the gorge itself wild and mysterious, but the walking trail is also a little bit adventurous, with narrow paths hugging the cliff walls. We’re sharing everything you need to know about visiting, including exactly what to expect from the track conditions.
With gnarled trees dripping in moss that look like something from a fairytale, Black-a-Tor Copse is a ancient woodland lovers dream. Unlike nearby Wistman’s Wood, it’s not a well known spot and you’re unlikely to have to share it with anyone else. In this guide we detail everything you need to know to visit, including trail conditions and where to stop for a wild swim!
With three iconic tors, an abandoned medieval village, great wild swimming spot and oodles of Dartmoor ponies, the Haytor to Hound Tor walk is one of the best in Dartmoor. We’re sharing everything you need to know, including difficulty, terrain and directions, as the route is not signposted.
Wistman's Wood looks like something out of a dark fairytale, with gnarled trees dripping in moss that look like fingers reaching towards gaps in the forest canopy. You can reach it via a short return walk or a longer circular walk. We’re sharing details of both routes as well as the best conditions for photography in the wood.
You would never know that just below the open grassland lies what feels like a secret fairy grotto! The waterfall is not signposted, but we’re sharing step by step instructions in this guide.
Dartmoor has lots of secrets, but the fact it has some of the best wild swimming spots in the UK must be one of its biggest. With crystal clear rivers, mystical moor top lakes, waterfall pools, abandoned quarries and even a spot which will have you feeling like you’ve just strayed into the Jungle Book, it really does have it all. Here are some of the best wild swimming spots in Dartmoor.