Fox Tor Cafe

Top choice in Dartmoor National Park


Known as FTC to locals, this friendly little cafe is a favourite for hearty breakfasts, doorstep sandwiches and massive chunks of cake, but it does more-filling fare, too, such as spicy chilli and mushroom stroganoff. On cold, wet Dartmoor days the two wood-burning stoves are particularly welcoming.

There's a basic bunkhouse (dorm beds £12) out the back, where hikers and cyclists stay. Fox Tor also hires out bikes.


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