Bearslake Inn

Dartmoor National Park


A rambling, thatched Dartmoor longhouse serving classy, locally sourced pub food.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Dartmoor National Park attractions

1. Lydford Castle

2.79 MILES

Lydford's diminutive 13th-century castle sits in the heart of the village. Now a compact, roofless, cube, it used to double as a jail and helped make …

2. Lydford Gorge

2.98 MILES

This plunging gorge is the deepest in the southwest, and can be reached via a 1.5-mile rugged riverside hike past a series of bubbling whirlpools …

3. Okehampton Castle

4.92 MILES

Okehampton's castle dates back to Norman times, and is strategically sited on top of a rocky escarpment. Later it became a sumptuous residence for Hugh…

4. Grey Wethers

7.76 MILES

At this remote site near Chagford, stone circles stand side by side on a stretch of open moor; another stone circle is 400m away near Fernworthy.

5. Finch Foundry

7.77 MILES

A century ago, this dramatic building would have thundered to the sound of clanging hammers and grinding metal. It was one of the busiest tool factories…

6. Scorhill Stone Circle

7.92 MILES

At around 30m in diameter, Scorhill is impressive, despite around half the stones (27) only still standing. It's tucked away on open moor near Gidleigh.

7. Merrivale Stone Rows

8.91 MILES

These two parallel stone rows are up to 260m long, with large stone slabs, or 'terminal stones' at the eastern end. In the centre, hunt out the circular…

8. Wistman's Wood

9.09 MILES

Legends swirl around this spooky patch of old-growth oak forest. According to local legend, it was a sacred site for the Druids, who conducted magical…