National Park Visitor Centre - Haytor
National Park Visitor Centre - Haytor
National Park Visitor Centre - Haytor
4.5
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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National Park Visitor Centre, Haytor is staffed by knowledgeable local people who will be pleased to help you with your visit to the area. There is an extensive range of maps, guide books and publications about Dartmoor available at the Information Centre. There is also a range of useful items for the outdoor enthusiast and a variety of gifts, stationery and local products that are available to purchase. Haytor is easily accessed from the A38. The road winds steeply up from Bovey Tracey but once on the moor the spectacular view of Haytor is not to be missed. There are good car parks in this area and toilet facilities are available next to the Visitor Centre. There are a variety of both short and longer walks with lots of local interest and the centre staff will be pleased to help you plan a suitable route. The popular village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor is also only a short drive away.
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FairCityFrasie
Perth, UK1,941 contributions
Aug 2021
We visited Haytor Rosks and then Buckland Beacon (only a short drive or long walk between them), giving us fine views across this part of Dartmoor and down into the Dart Valley. These Tors are well served by car parking facilities (fee payable at the parking meters). Great to clamber over the summit rocks and of special interest were the 10 Commandments inscribed on the rocks at Buckland Beacon - a legacy of one man's celebration of the rejection (twice, in 1927 and 1928) by Parliament of the Bill to adopt a new Book of Common Prayer. Haytor and Buckland Beacon - two little gems.
Written November 7, 2021
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karenfoye28
Worcester, UK46 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We called at the Visitor Centre to see if we could fit in a decent walk on our way home from the coast. There is an excellent chap at the Visitors Centre. He’s called Andy and he took time to listen to what we were after and suggested a six mile walk which was absolutely great. We were impressed that he noted we had walking boots on. A guide who is friendly, approachable, and who clearly considered are needs and safety, What more can you ask for? Andy, you are much appreciated. Brilliant.
Written October 20, 2022
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k r
Teignmouth, UK2,713 contributions
May 2021
Although the car park was full when we arrived we parked for free in the nearby car park on the Manaton Road and then walked back down to the visitor centre.
The staff on duty were helpful, and there is a good selection of booklets books and maps. We purchased a couple of booklets relating to Haytor which helped us find our way around, explain the things we could see, and make the visit more enjoyable.
The toilets at the visitor centre were open, and clean.
The staff on duty were helpful, and there is a good selection of booklets books and maps. We purchased a couple of booklets relating to Haytor which helped us find our way around, explain the things we could see, and make the visit more enjoyable.
The toilets at the visitor centre were open, and clean.
Written May 24, 2021
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Michelle D
4 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Great place for families to climb and stunning views. Very steep and windy. If the visitor centre carpark is full there are others just up the hill. No cafe facilities at centre but there is a lovely hotel within walking distance called Moorland which does a lovely pot of tea with biscuits. Would definitely recommend both.
Written August 23, 2020
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Exiles
Canterbury, UK322 contributions
Aug 2020
Love this tor....have visited so many times over the years and never disappoints.
Take the time to climb to the top, venture beyond the tor and into the valley behind to see the medieval village ruins
A great must do for the national park
Take the time to climb to the top, venture beyond the tor and into the valley behind to see the medieval village ruins
A great must do for the national park
Written August 30, 2020
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James A
738 contributions
Jun 2022
we were on our way to Cornwall and stopped and the visitors centre car park to go for a walk around Haytor. The hill up to the top is steep and we saw some lovely ponies grazing. The view from the top is amazing, we did a walk around 4/5 miles around venturing into the two quarries. it is a beautiful place to visit and walk. Please go to the quarry with the pond it is very beautiful and please remember to take your rubbish home!
Written June 13, 2022
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Sarah B
Braintree, UK318 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Great place to blow off the cobwebs. Spent the morning walking round and climbing the rocks. Lovely gentle walk up not too strenuous. Easy for less able or little legs. Plenty of wildlife too - ponies and foals galore, sheep, cows and birds of prey overhead. Would recommend for a walk to work up a proper appetite for lunch or dinner
Written June 16, 2021
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ChefCliveM
London, UK2,424 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
I used to come here with my parents I’ve 50 years ago and as you can imagine, nothing has changed. The rock is the rock, the heather the heather qnd the ponies the ponies. Only that there is a 40 mph speed limit throughout the whole national park - visitors PLEASE stick to this and avoid road kill! A great view from the top qnd well worth the climb. Car park at the bottom for a quid.
Written July 17, 2021
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sheepygold
london5,503 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We parked here whilst walking to Hay Tor which takes about 15 minutes each way. The shop is small but very useful with some nice gifts. There are toilets but for a drink you need to walk to a nearby inn.
Written August 8, 2022
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Janeyjou
Bovey Tracey, UK333 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
Different walks, long, short. What a beautiful day, a little misty but most pleasant. Got up close, safely with some ponies! Amazing views from the top. make sure you have ÂŁ1 for car parking, great place for all ages and groups! Well worth a visit and then a drive to Widdecombe where you can stop for a cuppa and wander round the village!
Written October 19, 2020
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Bonjour, y aurait il des fermiers qui possèdent des poney du Dartmoor svp? Existe-t-il un marché aux chevaux dans la région ? Merci
Written January 6, 2019
Hi Dana, most ponies are owned by farmers and there are markets available. We have all the information regarding Dartmoor ponies on our website pages. Here you will find out about ownership, management and where they are sold.
Written January 14, 2019
How long does it take from the visitor centre to the actual rocks?
Having a stop over for the kids to stretch their legs
Written August 22, 2018
Dartmoor Visitor Centres
Princetown, United Kingdom
It is about 800 metres from the visitor centre to Haytor Rocks with a steepish hill. It should take no more than 30 minutes maximum.
Written August 23, 2018
Hello, could you tell me if the car park is free or where it is possible to park without paying( we don't mind walking) ? Thank you very much for your reply
Written April 7, 2018
There are 3 car parks, one after each other on the road. At one end, the car park that has the visitors centre is pay and display, at the other end is a car park with an ice cream van which is also pay and display - however, the one in the middle, with no visitor centre or ice cream van, is free.
It is only a 5 minute walk to either of the other 2 car parks from the free one.
Written August 30, 2018
Nickyrae666
Hampshire, United Kingdom
8 contributions
Many years ago in 1977 I had a time slip experience where people around me phased into distance and felt strong pull to haytor, and to my right I saw a small settlement of ancient huts. Anyone had similar?? Maybe the rocks have radiation/electromagnetism...
Written August 11, 2015
Dartmoor Visitor Centres
Princetown, United Kingdom
We've not had anyone mention to us that they have had a time slip experience. However, Dartmoor and Haytor are often seen as having 'mystical' properties and certainly there are many people who believe in the power of Ley Lines. These reputedly guided our ancestors and helped identify sites for sites of monuments or worship. Haytor is an area rich in settlements from reaves, medieval village and of course the quarry there have been people living in the area for several millennia.
Written September 8, 2015
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