I was looking to park up on the west of Dartmoor, spend half a day cycling, on or off road, to an interesting spot, camp, then head back the next day. Anyone have any suggestions?
not done it myself, but a mate thoroughly recommends the woods around Fernworthy reservoir behind the Warren House Inn for an overnight bivi.. not a very 'moorish' destination for a camp but good and sheltered at this time of year
teign head farm seems to be popular spot.
Not too sure if they post up on here that often anymore but if either Slugwash or Shinythings have addresses in their profiles drop them a mail. They bivi out on the moor a lot.
Thanks. Also saw some camping barns mentioned on the net. Anyone know if these are like bothies or a bit more commercial?
I camped at a place called "Luckey Tor" before, it was lush, in the woods next to a river about half way up Dartmoor. Look it up on the map, really nice place to spend the night.
[quote=fourbanger ]Thanks. Also saw some camping barns mentioned on the net. Anyone know if these are like bothies or a bit more commercial?
commercial. i don't know of any bothies of the scottish type on the moors.
lucky tor is a nice spot. about half a mile downstream from dartmeet.
lucky tor is a nice spot. about half a mile downstream from dartmeet.
I was going to say Combestone, almost opposite because I like the view, but ones going in my list 🙂