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Coach Driver and Motorhome Guide for Dartmoor 20 20 Motorhomes Guidance More visitors each year are enjoying Dartmoor National Park in their motorhomes, but the size of the vehicle may mean some roads are off limits because of width and length restrictions. Please don’t rely on satellite navigation systems to get you to your destination. Although it is convenient to pull into a layby to admire the view and have a cup of tea, you are not allowed to camp overnight in any of the car parks or laybys and must find a designated site. www.dartmoor.gov.uk/camping Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9JQ Tel: (01626) 832093 [email protected] www.dartmoor.gov.uk Coach Driver and Motorhome Guide on Dartmoor © Dartmoor National Park Authority 2020 Cover image Corndon Tor © Adrian Oakes Explore! Our National Park Visitor Centres Our National Park Visitor Centres are a great way to start your visit to Dartmoor. Awarded Gold at the 2018 Visit Devon Awards for Best Tourist Information Service, the friendly local staff will guide you through how to enjoy the National Park and the displays and exhibitions will enable you to understand what makes Dartmoor so special. With a comprehensive range of books and guides, as well as fantastic local gifts from the Dartmoor Range producers, make sure you have space for a Dartmoor souvenir! Please check our opening hours ahead of your visit due to Covid-19 restrictions Website: www.dartmoor.gov.uk Tel: 01822 890141 Email: [email protected] Exhibitions Princetown Visitor Centre Moor than meets the eye A Celebration 5 April – 5 June 2019 Droplets on Dartmoor 7 June – 31 July 2019 To keep up to date with new exhibitions make sure you follow us on social media. Princetown Postbridge Haytor PL20 6QF Tel: 01822 890414 PL20 6TH Tel: 01822 880272 TQ13 9XT Tel: 01364 661520 Dartmoor National Park @dartmoornpa @lovedartmoor Do NOT rely on satellite navigation systems. Refer to the map inside for driving on Dartmoor. Use a campsite or check the website Ashburton River Dart Country Park, Ashburton (01364) 652511 Large coaches can access the River Dart Country Park from Ashburton and must return on the same route. Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Area Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey (01647) 221259 Large coaches can access Becky Falls only from Bovey Tracey and must return to Bovey Tracey on the same route. Advance bookings are advisable. Canonteign Falls and Country Park, Chudleigh (01647) 252434 Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey (01626) 832223 House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass, Bovey Tracey (01626) 835285 Trago Mills, Newton Abbot (01626) 821111 Buckfastleigh Area Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh (01364) 645500 Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary, Buckfastleigh (01364) 642916 Dartington Cider Press, Dartington (01803) 847500 Pennywell Farm Centre, Buckfastleigh (01364) 642023 South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh (01364) 644370 The Valiant Soldier, Buckfastleigh (01364) 644522 Ivybridge Area Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell (01752) 837645 The Famous Lee Mill (factory outlet) (01752) 691100 Moretonhampstead Area Miniature Pony Centre, near Moretonhampstead (01647) 432400 Attractions in the Dartmoor Area The attractions listed below welcome coach parties. Please book in advance of your visit. Full-size coach and motorhome parking is available at these sites unless otherwise stated. Please note – some of these establishments may be closed due to Covid-19. www.dartmoor.gov.uk Okehampton Area Finch Foundry (National Trust), Sticklepath (01837) 840046 Coach dropping-off point only, 100 m west of Foundry. Museum of Dartmoor Life, Okehampton (01837) 52295 Okehampton Castle (English Heritage), (01837) 52844 Please telephone for advice on dropping-off. Regional office contactable all year round (0117) 9750700 Okehampton Station, Okehampton (01837) 52762 Although the following Okehampton area attractions are not on the Recommended Coach Route Network, they can be reached with care by vehicles (up to 10m x 2.39m) and parking is available. Castle Drogo (National Trust), Drewsteignton (01647) 433306 Maximum 43 seater because of narrow roads. Lydford Gorge (National Trust), Lydford (01822) 820320/ 820441 Not suitable for the elderly or infirm. Alternative easy access path available from the waterfall entrance. The gorge involves a 2 hour strenuous walk. Coach parking arrangements by appointment only. Princetown Area National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown (01822) 890414 Dartmoor Prison Museum, Princetown (01822) 322130 Tavistock Area Buckland Abbey (National Trust), Yelverton (01822) 853607 Morwellham Quay, Tavistock (01822) 832766 Tamar Valley Line, Plymouth (01752) 584777 Coach dropping-off point only First Great Western (group booking line) (03457) 000125 Tavistock Pannier Market (01822) 611003 The Garden House, Yelverton (01822) 854769 Coach parking by prior arrangement Ashburton .... drop off point only (junction of Eastern Road and Exeter Road) ............. coach parking at Buckfastleigh (see below) Bovey Tracey . Station Road car park (front section) Buckfastleigh Woodholme car park, Plymouth Road Dartmeet ..... main car park Hatherleigh . . . main car park Haytor ....... behind Visitor Centre and ............. layby next to road (top car park) Ivybridge ..... Leonard’s Road car park Moretonhampstead ............. Court Street car park Okehampton . Mill Road car park, Okehampton Postbridge .... main car park Princetown . . . main car park ............. Old Police Station Café (parking by prior arrangement 01822 890407) Tavistock ..... Bedford car park Totnes ........ Steamer Quay car park Widecombe-in-the-Moor .............. main car park Yelverton ..... Leg O’ Mutton car park Coach and Motorhome Parking in the Dartmoor Area Ashburton Information Centre (01364) 653426 Bovey Tracey Information Centre, lower car park, Bovey Tracey (01626) 832047 Buckfastleigh The Valiant Soldier (01364) 644522 Ivybridge Water Mark Centre, Ivybridge (01752) 897035 Moretonhampstead Information Centre, town centre (01647) 440043 National Park Visitor Centre, Haytor lower car park (01364) 661520 National Park Visitor Centre, Postbridge main car park (01822) 880272 National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown main car park (01822) 890414 Okehampton, Museum of Dartmoor Life (01837) 52295 Tavistock Information Centre, Bedford Square (01822) 612938 For more advice on suitable routes please contact: National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown (01822) 890414 [email protected] www.dartmoor.gov.uk Alan Payling Coach Drivers Information Pack [email protected] Other Useful Contacts Explore! Information Centres in the Dartmoor Area Please note – many Information Centres are closed or have limited opening periods due to Covid-19. Please check before your visit. Princetown Postbridge Haytor PL20 6QF Tel: 01822 890414 PL20 6TH Tel: 01822 880272 TQ13 9XT Tel: 01364 661520 Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9JQ Tel: (01626) 832093 [email protected] www.dartmoor.gov.uk Coach Driver and Motorhome Guide on Dartmoor © Dartmoor National Park Authority 2020 Cover image Corndon Tor © Adrian Oakes Due to Covid-19 please plan your visit carefully, check opening times ahead and stay safe. Do NOT rely on satellite navigation systems. Refer to the map inside for driving on Dartmoor. Use a campsite or check the website Motorhomes Guidance More visitors each year are enjoying Dartmoor National Park in their motorhomes, but the size of the vehicle may mean some roads are off limits because of width and length restrictions. Please don’t rely on satellite navigation systems to get you to your destination. Although it is convenient to pull into a layby to admire the view and have a cup of tea, you are not allowed to camp overnight in any of the car parks or laybys and must find a designated site. www.dartmoor.gov.uk/camping
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Coach Driver and Motorhome Guide for Dartmoor2020

Ashburton River Dart Country Park, Ashburton

(01364) 652511 Large coaches can access the River Dart Country Park from Ashburton and must return on the same route.

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Area Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey

(01647) 221259 Large coaches can access Becky Falls only from Bovey Tracey and must return to Bovey Tracey on the same route. Advance bookings are advisable.

Canonteign Falls and Country Park, Chudleigh (01647) 252434

Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey (01626) 832223

House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass, Bovey Tracey

(01626) 835285

Trago Mills, Newton Abbot(01626) 821111

Buckfastleigh Area Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh

(01364) 645500

Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary, Buckfastleigh

(01364) 642916

Dartington Cider Press, Dartington (01803) 847500

Pennywell Farm Centre, Buckfastleigh(01364) 642023

South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh(01364) 644370

The Valiant Soldier, Buckfastleigh(01364) 644522

Ivybridge AreaDartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell

(01752) 837645

The Famous Lee Mill (factory outlet) (01752) 691100

Moretonhampstead Area Miniature Pony Centre, near Moretonhampstead

(01647) 432400

Attractions in the Dartmoor AreaThe attractions listed below welcome coach parties. Please book in advance of your visit. Full-size coach and motorhome parking is available at these sites unless otherwise stated. Please note – some of these establishments may be closed due to Covid-19.

www.dartmoor.gov.uk

Okehampton Area Finch Foundry (National Trust), Sticklepath

(01837) 840046Coach dropping-off point only, 100 m west of Foundry.

Museum of Dartmoor Life, Okehampton (01837) 52295

Okehampton Castle (English Heritage),(01837) 52844

Please telephone for advice on dropping-off. Regional office contactable all year round

(0117) 9750700

Okehampton Station, Okehampton (01837) 52762

Although the following Okehampton area attractions are not on the Recommended Coach Route Network, they can be reached with care by vehicles (up to 10m x 2.39m) and parking is available.

Castle Drogo (National Trust), Drewsteignton (01647) 433306

Maximum 43 seater because of narrow roads.

Lydford Gorge (National Trust), Lydford (01822) 820320/ 820441

Not suitable for the elderly or infirm. Alternative easy access path available from the waterfall entrance. The gorge involves a 2 hour strenuous walk. Coach parking arrangements by appointment only.

Princetown AreaNational Park Visitor Centre, Princetown

(01822) 890414

Dartmoor Prison Museum, Princetown (01822) 322130

Tavistock AreaBuckland Abbey (National Trust), Yelverton

(01822) 853607

Morwellham Quay, Tavistock(01822) 832766

Tamar Valley Line, Plymouth(01752) 584777

Coach dropping-off point only

First Great Western (group booking line) (03457) 000125

Tavistock Pannier Market (01822) 611003

The Garden House, Yelverton(01822) 854769

Coach parking by prior arrangement

Ashburton ....drop off point only (junction of Eastern Road and Exeter Road)

.............coach parking at Buckfastleigh (see below)

Bovey Tracey .Station Road car park (front section)

Buckfastleigh Woodholme car park, Plymouth Road

Dartmeet.....main car parkHatherleigh ...main car parkHaytor .......behind Visitor Centre and.............layby next to road (top car park)

Ivybridge .....Leonard’s Road car park

Moretonhampstead.............Court Street car park

Okehampton .Mill Road car park, Okehampton

Postbridge....main car parkPrincetown ...main car park.............Old Police Station Café

(parking by prior arrangement 01822 890407)

Tavistock .....Bedford car park

Totnes........Steamer Quay car parkWidecombe-in-the-Moor..............main car parkYelverton.....Leg O’ Mutton car park

Coach and Motorhome Parking in the Dartmoor Area

Ashburton Information Centre (01364) 653426

Bovey Tracey Information Centre, lower car park, Bovey Tracey

(01626) 832047

Buckfastleigh The Valiant Soldier (01364) 644522

Ivybridge Water Mark Centre, Ivybridge(01752) 897035

Moretonhampstead Information Centre,town centre

(01647) 440043

National Park Visitor Centre, Haytor lower car park

(01364) 661520

National Park Visitor Centre, Postbridge main car park

(01822) 880272

National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown main car park

(01822) 890414

Okehampton, Museum of Dartmoor Life(01837) 52295

Tavistock Information Centre, Bedford Square(01822) 612938

For more advice on suitable routes please contact:National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown

(01822) [email protected] www.dartmoor.gov.uk

Alan PaylingCoach Drivers Information [email protected]

Other Useful Contacts

Motorhomes GuidanceMore visitors each year are enjoying Dartmoor National Park in their motorhomes, but the size of the vehicle may mean some roads are off limits because of width and length restrictions. Please don’t rely on satellite navigation systems to get you to your destination. Although it is convenient to pull into a layby to admire the view and have a cup of tea, you are not allowed to camp overnight in any of the car parks or laybys and must find a designated site. www.dartmoor.gov.uk/camping

Dartmoor National Park Authority,Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot,

Devon TQ13 9JQTel: (01626) 832093

[email protected] www.dartmoor.gov.uk

Coach Driver and Motorhome Guide on Dartmoor © Dartmoor National Park Authority 2020 Cover image Corndon Tor © Adrian Oakes

Explore!Our National Park Visitor Centres

Our National Park Visitor Centres are a great way to start your visit to Dartmoor.

Awarded Gold at the 2018 Visit Devon Awards for Best Tourist Information Service, the friendly local staff will guide you through how to enjoy the National Park and the displays and exhibitions will enable you to understand what makes Dartmoor so special. With a comprehensive range of books and guides, as well as fantastic local gifts from the Dartmoor Range producers, make sure you have space for a Dartmoor souvenir!

Please check our opening hours ahead of your visit due to Covid-19 restrictionsWebsite: wwwwww..ddaarrttmmoooorr..ggoovv..uukkTel: 01822 890141 Email: [email protected]

ExhibitionsPrincetown Visitor Centre

Moor than meets the eyeA Celebration5 April – 5 June 2019

Droplets on Dartmoor7 June – 31 July 2019

To keep up to date with new exhibitions make sure you follow us on social media.

Princetown Postbridge HaytorPL20 6QF Tel: 01822 890414 PL20 6TH Tel: 01822 880272 TQ13 9XT Tel: 01364 661520

Dartmoor National Park

@dartmoornpa

@lovedartmoor

Do NOT relyon satellite

navigation systems.Refer to the map inside for driving

on Dartmoor.

Information Centres in the Dartmoor AreaPlease note – many Information Centres are closed or have limited opening periods due to Covid-19. Please check before your visit.

Use a campsite or check the website

Coach Driver and Motorhome Guide for Dartmoor2020

Ashburton River Dart Country Park, Ashburton

(01364) 652511 Large coaches can access the River Dart Country Park from Ashburton and must return on the same route.

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Area Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey

(01647) 221259 Large coaches can access Becky Falls only from Bovey Tracey and must return to Bovey Tracey on the same route. Advance bookings are advisable.

Canonteign Falls and Country Park, Chudleigh (01647) 252434

Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey (01626) 832223

House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass, Bovey Tracey

(01626) 835285

Trago Mills, Newton Abbot(01626) 821111

Buckfastleigh Area Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh

(01364) 645500

Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary, Buckfastleigh

(01364) 642916

Dartington Cider Press, Dartington (01803) 847500

Pennywell Farm Centre, Buckfastleigh(01364) 642023

South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh(01364) 644370

The Valiant Soldier, Buckfastleigh(01364) 644522

Ivybridge AreaDartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell

(01752) 837645

The Famous Lee Mill (factory outlet) (01752) 691100

Moretonhampstead Area Miniature Pony Centre, near Moretonhampstead

(01647) 432400

Attractions in the Dartmoor AreaThe attractions listed below welcome coach parties. Please book in advance of your visit. Full-size coach and motorhome parking is available at these sites unless otherwise stated. Please note – some of these establishments may be closed due to Covid-19.

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Okehampton Area Finch Foundry (National Trust), Sticklepath

(01837) 840046Coach dropping-off point only, 100 m west of Foundry.

Museum of Dartmoor Life, Okehampton (01837) 52295

Okehampton Castle (English Heritage),(01837) 52844

Please telephone for advice on dropping-off. Regional office contactable all year round

(0117) 9750700

Okehampton Station, Okehampton (01837) 52762

Although the following Okehampton area attractions are not on the Recommended Coach Route Network, they can be reached with care by vehicles (up to 10m x 2.39m) and parking is available.

Castle Drogo (National Trust), Drewsteignton (01647) 433306

Maximum 43 seater because of narrow roads.

Lydford Gorge (National Trust), Lydford (01822) 820320/ 820441

Not suitable for the elderly or infirm. Alternative easy access path available from the waterfall entrance. The gorge involves a 2 hour strenuous walk. Coach parking arrangements by appointment only.

Princetown AreaNational Park Visitor Centre, Princetown

(01822) 890414

Dartmoor Prison Museum, Princetown (01822) 322130

Tavistock AreaBuckland Abbey (National Trust), Yelverton

(01822) 853607

Morwellham Quay, Tavistock(01822) 832766

Tamar Valley Line, Plymouth(01752) 584777

Coach dropping-off point only

First Great Western (group booking line) (03457) 000125

Tavistock Pannier Market (01822) 611003

The Garden House, Yelverton(01822) 854769

Coach parking by prior arrangement

Ashburton . . . . drop off point only (junction of Eastern Road and Exeter Road)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . coach parking at Buckfastleigh (see below)

Bovey Tracey . Station Road car park (front section)

Buckfastleigh Woodholme car park, Plymouth Road

Dartmeet . . . . . main car parkHatherleigh . . . main car parkHaytor . . . . . . . behind Visitor Centre and . . . . . . . . . . . . . layby next to road (top car park)

Ivybridge . . . . . Leonard’s Road car park

Moretonhampstead . . . . . . . . . . . . . Court Street car park Okehampton . Mill Road car park,

OkehamptonPostbridge . . . . main car parkPrincetown . . . main car park . . . . . . . . . . . . . Old Police Station Café (parking by prior arrangement 01822 890407)

Tavistock . . . . . Bedford car park

Totnes. . . . . . . . Steamer Quay car parkWidecombe-in-the-Moor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . main car parkYelverton . . . . . Leg O’ Mutton car park

Coach and Motorhome Parking in the Dartmoor Area

Ashburton Information Centre (01364) 653426

Bovey Tracey Information Centre, lower car park, Bovey Tracey

(01626) 832047

Buckfastleigh The Valiant Soldier (01364) 644522

Ivybridge Water Mark Centre, Ivybridge(01752) 897035

Moretonhampstead Information Centre,town centre

(01647) 440043

National Park Visitor Centre, Haytor lower car park

(01364) 661520

National Park Visitor Centre, Postbridge main car park

(01822) 880272

National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown main car park

(01822) 890414

Okehampton, Museum of Dartmoor Life(01837) 52295

Tavistock Information Centre, Bedford Square(01822) 612938

For more advice on suitable routes please contact:National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown

(01822) [email protected] www.dartmoor.gov.uk

Alan PaylingCoach Drivers Information [email protected]

Other Useful Contacts

Motorhomes GuidanceMore visitors each year are enjoying Dartmoor National Park in their motorhomes, but the size of the vehicle may mean some roads are off limits because of width and length restrictions. Please don’t rely on satellite navigation systems to get you to your destination. Although it is convenient to pull into a layby to admire the view and have a cup of tea, you are not allowed to camp overnight in any of the car parks or laybys and must find a designated site. www.dartmoor.gov.uk/camping

Dartmoor National Park Authority,Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot,

Devon TQ13 9JQTel: (01626) 832093

[email protected] www.dartmoor.gov.uk

Coach Driver and Motorhome Guide on Dartmoor © Dartmoor National Park Authority 2020 Cover image Corndon Tor © Adrian Oakes

Explore! Our National Park Visitor Centres

Our National Park Visitor Centres are a great way to start your visit to Dartmoor.

Awarded Gold at the 2018 Visit Devon Awards for Best Tourist Information Service, the friendly local staff will guide you through how to enjoy the National Park and the displays and exhibitions will enable you to understand what makes Dartmoor so special. With a comprehensive range of books and guides, as well as fantastic local gifts from the Dartmoor Range producers, make sure you have space for a Dartmoor souvenir!

Please check our opening hours ahead of your visit due to Covid-19 restrictionsWebsite: wwwwww..ddaarrttmmoooorr..ggoovv..uukkTel: 01822 890141 Email: [email protected]

ExhibitionsPrincetown Visitor Centre

Moor than meets the eyeA Celebration5 April – 5 June 2019

Droplets on Dartmoor7 June – 31 July 2019

To keep up to date with new exhibitions make sure you follow us on social media.

PrincetownPostbridgeHaytorPL20 6QF Tel: 01822 890414PL20 6TH Tel: 01822 880272TQ13 9XT Tel: 01364 661520

Dartmoor National Park

@dartmoornpa

@lovedartmoor

Do NOT relyon satellite

navigation systems.Refer to the map inside for driving

on Dartmoor.

Information Centres in the Dartmoor AreaPlease note – many Information Centres are closed or have limited opening periods due to Covid-19. Please check before your visit.

Use a campsite or check the website

Princetown Postbridge HaytorPL20 6QF Tel: 01822 890414 PL20 6TH Tel: 01822 880272 TQ13 9XT Tel: 01364 661520

Coach Driver and Motorhome Guide for Dartmoor2020

Ashburton River Dart Country Park, Ashburton

(01364) 652511 Large coaches can access the River Dart Country Park from Ashburton and must return on the same route.

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Area Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey

(01647) 221259 Large coaches can access Becky Falls only from Bovey Tracey and must return to Bovey Tracey on the same route. Advance bookings are advisable.

Canonteign Falls and Country Park, Chudleigh (01647) 252434

Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey (01626) 832223

House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass, Bovey Tracey

(01626) 835285

Trago Mills, Newton Abbot(01626) 821111

Buckfastleigh Area Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh

(01364) 645500

Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary, Buckfastleigh

(01364) 642916

Dartington Cider Press, Dartington (01803) 847500

Pennywell Farm Centre, Buckfastleigh(01364) 642023

South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh(01364) 644370

The Valiant Soldier, Buckfastleigh(01364) 644522

Ivybridge AreaDartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell

(01752) 837645

The Famous Lee Mill (factory outlet) (01752) 691100

Moretonhampstead Area Miniature Pony Centre, near Moretonhampstead

(01647) 432400

Attractions in the Dartmoor AreaThe attractions listed below welcome coach parties. Please book in advance of your visit. Full-size coach and motorhome parking is available at these sites unless otherwise stated. Please note – some of these establishments may be closed due to Covid-19.

www.dartmoor.gov.uk

Okehampton Area Finch Foundry (National Trust), Sticklepath

(01837) 840046Coach dropping-off point only, 100 m west of Foundry.

Museum of Dartmoor Life, Okehampton (01837) 52295

Okehampton Castle (English Heritage),(01837) 52844

Please telephone for advice on dropping-off. Regional office contactable all year round

(0117) 9750700

Okehampton Station, Okehampton (01837) 52762

Although the following Okehampton area attractions are not on the Recommended Coach Route Network, they can be reached with care by vehicles (up to 10m x 2.39m) and parking is available.

Castle Drogo (National Trust), Drewsteignton (01647) 433306

Maximum 43 seater because of narrow roads.

Lydford Gorge (National Trust), Lydford (01822) 820320/ 820441

Not suitable for the elderly or infirm. Alternative easy access path available from the waterfall entrance. The gorge involves a 2 hour strenuous walk. Coach parking arrangements by appointment only.

Princetown AreaNational Park Visitor Centre, Princetown

(01822) 890414

Dartmoor Prison Museum, Princetown (01822) 322130

Tavistock AreaBuckland Abbey (National Trust), Yelverton

(01822) 853607

Morwellham Quay, Tavistock(01822) 832766

Tamar Valley Line, Plymouth(01752) 584777

Coach dropping-off point only

First Great Western (group booking line) (03457) 000125

Tavistock Pannier Market (01822) 611003

The Garden House, Yelverton(01822) 854769

Coach parking by prior arrangement

Ashburton....drop off point only (junction of Eastern Road and Exeter Road)

.............coach parking at Buckfastleigh (see below)

Bovey Tracey .Station Road car park (front section)

BuckfastleighWoodholme car park, Plymouth Road

Dartmeet.....main car parkHatherleigh ...main car parkHaytor .......behind Visitor Centre and .............layby next to road (top car park)

Ivybridge .....Leonard’s Road car park

Moretonhampstead .............Court Street car park Okehampton .Mill Road car park,

OkehamptonPostbridge....main car parkPrincetown ...main car park .............Old Police Station Café (parking by prior arrangement 01822 890407)

Tavistock .....Bedford car park

Totnes........Steamer Quay car parkWidecombe-in-the-Moor ..............main car parkYelverton.....Leg O’ Mutton car park

Coach and Motorhome Parking in the Dartmoor Area

Ashburton Information Centre (01364) 653426

Bovey Tracey Information Centre, lower car park, Bovey Tracey

(01626) 832047

Buckfastleigh The Valiant Soldier (01364) 644522

Ivybridge Water Mark Centre, Ivybridge(01752) 897035

Moretonhampstead Information Centre,town centre

(01647) 440043

National Park Visitor Centre, Haytor lower car park

(01364) 661520

National Park Visitor Centre, Postbridge main car park

(01822) 880272

National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown main car park

(01822) 890414

Okehampton, Museum of Dartmoor Life(01837) 52295

Tavistock Information Centre, Bedford Square(01822) 612938

For more advice on suitable routes please contact:National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown

(01822) [email protected] www.dartmoor.gov.uk

Alan PaylingCoach Drivers Information [email protected]

Other Useful Contacts

Motorhomes GuidanceMore visitors each year are enjoying Dartmoor National Park in their motorhomes, but the size of the vehicle may mean some roads are off limits because of width and length restrictions. Please don’t rely on satellite navigation systems to get you to your destination. Although it is convenient to pull into a layby to admire the view and have a cup of tea, you are not allowed to camp overnight in any of the car parks or laybys and must find a designated site. www.dartmoor.gov.uk/camping

Dartmoor National Park Authority,Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot,

Devon TQ13 9JQTel: (01626) 832093

[email protected] www.dartmoor.gov.uk

Coach Driver and Motorhome Guide on Dartmoor © Dartmoor National Park Authority 2020 Cover image Corndon Tor © Adrian Oakes

Explore!Our National Park Visitor Centres

Our National Park Visitor Centres are a great way to start your visit to Dartmoor.

Awarded Gold at the 2018 Visit Devon Awards for Best Tourist Information Service, the friendly local staff will guide you through how to enjoy the National Park and the displays and exhibitions will enable you to understand what makes Dartmoor so special. With a comprehensive range of books and guides, as well as fantastic local gifts from the Dartmoor Range producers, make sure you have space for a Dartmoor souvenir!

Please check our opening hours ahead of your visit due to Covid-19 restrictionsWebsite: wwwwww..ddaarrttmmoooorr..ggoovv..uukkTel: 01822 890141 Email: [email protected]

ExhibitionsPrincetown Visitor Centre

Moor than meets the eyeA Celebration5 April – 5 June 2019

Droplets on Dartmoor7 June – 31 July 2019

To keep up to date with new exhibitions make sure you follow us on social media.

Princetown Postbridge HaytorPL20 6QF Tel: 01822 890414 PL20 6TH Tel: 01822 880272 TQ13 9XT Tel: 01364 661520

Dartmoor National Park

@dartmoornpa

@lovedartmoor

Do NOT relyon satellite

navigation systems.Refer to the map inside for driving

on Dartmoor.

Information Centres in the Dartmoor AreaPlease note – many Information Centres are closed or have limited opening periods due to Covid-19. Please check before your visit.

Use a campsite or check the website

Due to Covid-19 please plan your visit carefully, check opening times ahead and stay safe.

Do NOT rely on satellite navigation systems.

Refer to the map inside for driving on Dartmoor.

Use a campsite or check the website

Coach Driver and Motorhome Guide for Dartmoor2020

Ashburton River Dart Country Park, Ashburton

(01364) 652511 Large coaches can access the River Dart Country Parkfrom Ashburton and must return on the same route.

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Area Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey

(01647) 221259 Large coaches can access Becky Falls only from Bovey Tracey and must return to Bovey Tracey on the same route. Advance bookings are advisable.

Canonteign Falls and Country Park, Chudleigh (01647) 252434

Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey (01626) 832223

House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass, Bovey Tracey

(01626) 835285

Trago Mills, Newton Abbot(01626) 821111

Buckfastleigh Area Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh

(01364) 645500

Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary, Buckfastleigh

(01364) 642916

Dartington Cider Press, Dartington (01803) 847500

Pennywell Farm Centre, Buckfastleigh(01364) 642023

South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh(01364) 644370

The Valiant Soldier, Buckfastleigh(01364) 644522

Ivybridge AreaDartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell

(01752) 837645

The Famous Lee Mill (factory outlet) (01752) 691100

Moretonhampstead AreaMiniature Pony Centre, near Moretonhampstead

(01647) 432400

Attractions in the Dartmoor AreaThe attractions listed below welcome coach parties. Please book in advance of your visit. Full-size coach and motorhome parking is available at these sites unless otherwise stated. Please note – some of these establishments may be closed due to Covid-19.

www.dartmoor.gov.uk

Okehampton Area Finch Foundry (National Trust), Sticklepath

(01837) 840046Coach dropping-off point only, 100 m west of Foundry.

Museum of Dartmoor Life, Okehampton (01837) 52295

Okehampton Castle (English Heritage),(01837) 52844

Please telephone for advice on dropping-off. Regional office contactable all year round

(0117) 9750700

Okehampton Station, Okehampton (01837) 52762

Although the following Okehampton area attractions are not on the Recommended Coach Route Network, they can be reached with care by vehicles (up to 10m x 2.39m) and parking is available.

Castle Drogo (National Trust), Drewsteignton (01647) 433306

Maximum 43 seater because of narrow roads.

Lydford Gorge (National Trust), Lydford (01822) 820320/ 820441

Not suitable for the elderly or infirm. Alternative easy access path available from the waterfall entrance. The gorge involves a 2 hour strenuous walk. Coach parking arrangements by appointment only.

Princetown AreaNational Park Visitor Centre, Princetown

(01822) 890414

Dartmoor Prison Museum, Princetown (01822) 322130

Tavistock AreaBuckland Abbey (National Trust), Yelverton

(01822) 853607

Morwellham Quay, Tavistock(01822) 832766

Tamar Valley Line, Plymouth(01752) 584777

Coach dropping-off point only

First Great Western (group booking line) (03457) 000125

Tavistock Pannier Market (01822) 611003

The Garden House, Yelverton(01822) 854769

Coach parking by prior arrangement

Ashburton ....drop off point only (junction of Eastern Road and Exeter Road)

.............coach parking at Buckfastleigh (see below)

Bovey Tracey .Station Road car park (front section)

Buckfastleigh Woodholme car park, Plymouth Road

Dartmeet.....main car parkHatherleigh ...main car parkHaytor .......behind Visitor Centre and.............layby next to road (top car park)

Ivybridge .....Leonard’s Road car park

Moretonhampstead.............Court Street car park

Okehampton .Mill Road car park, Okehampton

Postbridge....main car parkPrincetown ...main car park .............Old Police Station Café (parking by prior arrangement 01822 890407)

Tavistock .....Bedford car park

Totnes........Steamer Quay car parkWidecombe-in-the-Moor..............main car parkYelverton.....Leg O’ Mutton car park

Coach and Motorhome Parking in the Dartmoor Area

Ashburton Information Centre (01364) 653426

Bovey Tracey Information Centre, lower car park, Bovey Tracey

(01626) 832047

Buckfastleigh The Valiant Soldier (01364) 644522

Ivybridge Water Mark Centre, Ivybridge(01752) 897035

Moretonhampstead Information Centre,town centre

(01647) 440043

National Park Visitor Centre, Haytor lower car park

(01364) 661520

National Park Visitor Centre, Postbridge main car park

(01822) 880272

National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown main car park

(01822) 890414

Okehampton, Museum of Dartmoor Life(01837) 52295

Tavistock Information Centre, Bedford Square(01822) 612938

For more advice on suitable routes please contact:National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown

(01822) [email protected] www.dartmoor.gov.uk

Alan PaylingCoach Drivers Information [email protected]

Other Useful Contacts

Motorhomes GuidanceMore visitors each year are enjoying Dartmoor National Park in their motorhomes, but the size of the vehicle may mean some roads are off limits because of width and length restrictions. Please don’t rely on satellite navigation systems to get you to your destination. Although it is convenient to pull into a layby to admire the view and have a cup of tea, you are not allowed to camp overnight in any of the car parks or laybys and must find a designated site. www.dartmoor.gov.uk/camping

Dartmoor National Park Authority,Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot,

Devon TQ13 9JQTel: (01626) 832093

[email protected] www.dartmoor.gov.uk

Coach Driver and Motorhome Guide on Dartmoor © Dartmoor National Park Authority 2020 Cover image Corndon Tor © Adrian Oakes

Explore!Our National Park Visitor Centres

Our National Park Visitor Centres are a great way to start your visit to Dartmoor.

Awarded Gold at the 2018 Visit Devon Awards for Best Tourist Information Service, the friendly local staff will guide you through how to enjoy the National Park and the displays and exhibitions will enable you to understand what makes Dartmoor so special. With a comprehensive range of books and guides, as well as fantastic local gifts from the Dartmoor Range producers, make sure you have space for a Dartmoor souvenir!

Please check our opening hours ahead of your visit due to Covid-19 restrictionsWebsite: wwwwww..ddaarrttmmoooorr..ggoovv..uukkTel: 01822 890141 Email: [email protected]

ExhibitionsPrincetown Visitor Centre

Moor than meets the eyeA Celebration5 April – 5 June 2019

Droplets on Dartmoor7 June – 31 July 2019

To keep up to date with new exhibitions make sure you follow us on social media.

Princetown Postbridge HaytorPL20 6QF Tel: 01822 890414 PL20 6TH Tel: 01822 880272 TQ13 9XT Tel: 01364 661520

Dartmoor National Park

@dartmoornpa

@lovedartmoor

Do NOT relyon satellite

navigation systems.Refer to the map inside for driving

on Dartmoor.

Information Centres in the Dartmoor AreaPlease note – many Information Centres are closed or have limited opening periods due to Covid-19. Please check before your visit.

Use a campsite or check the website

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Coach & Motorhome Routes for Dartmoor

Dart Valley Please note:coaches may access the River Dart Country Park and The Lavender House Hotel from Ashburton, and Becky Falls from Bovey Tracey but must return the same way.

Holne Bridge and New Bridge – Traffic Orders prevent use by anyvehicle longer than 10m (33ft) and wider than 2.29m (7ft 6).

Hexworthy Bridge – the bridge can only be negotiated by minibuses.

Dartmeet – coaches longer than 10m (33ft) can only approach and leave via Two Bridges. Coaches over 8m in length are not allowed to travel from Dartmeet in an easterly direction towards Ashburton.

Coaches over 8m in length and up to 10m x 2.29m can approach

Dartmeet from Two Bridges or Ashburton and can only leave via Two Bridges. A one way system operates along the river valley.

Outside the Dart Valley

A Traffic Order restricts coaches over 8m in length on Long Lane between Watching Place Cross and Heatree

Cross.

Extreme care must be taken over the former railway bridge near Lydford Gorge (17 ton weight restriction applies).

Ponsworthy Bridge - the bridge can only be negotiated by minibuses.

Please adhere to width restriction signs.

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BEWARE OF SATELLITE NAVIGATION

Do not rely on satellite navigation systems on Dartmoor. They will

not identify impassible routes for large vehicles. Please adhere to information on road signs.

Extra copies are available from National Park Visitor Centres email [email protected] or search online atwww.dartmoor.gov.uk

Route accessible by vehiclesup to 10m x 2.29m only

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RANGER CODEFollow the

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