Kate’s Tavistock Guidebook
Places to Visit
Tavistock is a thriving, beautifully friendly market town that is worthy of any visitor. An ancient stannary town and home of the cream tea, Tavistock is the only town in Devon to hold world heritage status. The vibrancy and uniqueness of Tavistock is undeniable with a range of beautiful local independent shops which are a far cry from today's typical high street. Not to be overlooked is the famous pannier market or the award-winning farmers’ market. It is truly a shoppers paradise.
Tavistock has direct access to Dartmoor. The Western Moor is magical and fantastic for walking, cycling and riding. Several National Trust properties are in easy reach: Lydford Gorge, Buckland Abbey and Cotehele are all nearby.
National Cycle Route 27, Drakes Trail and the West Devon Way to Plymouth are all easily accessible from the town centre. There are guided walks from and around the town, wild swimming in the rivers, a golf course, museum, gym, swimming pool and arts centre.
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Tavistock
Tavistock is a thriving, beautifully friendly market town that is worthy of any visitor. An ancient stannary town and home of the cream tea, Tavistock is the only town in Devon to hold world heritage status. The vibrancy and uniqueness of Tavistock is undeniable with a range of beautiful local independent shops which are a far cry from today's typical high street. Not to be overlooked is the famous pannier market or the award-winning farmers’ market. It is truly a shoppers paradise.
Tavistock has direct access to Dartmoor. The Western Moor is magical and fantastic for walking, cycling and riding. Several National Trust properties are in easy reach: Lydford Gorge, Buckland Abbey and Cotehele are all nearby.
National Cycle Route 27, Drakes Trail and the West Devon Way to Plymouth are all easily accessible from the town centre. There are guided walks from and around the town, wild swimming in the rivers, a golf course, museum, gym, swimming pool and arts centre.
The village of Calstock is situated on the River Tamar several miles east of Callington and 12 miles upstream from Plymouth in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a pretty village with cottages lining the narrow streets as they climb up the steep bank of the Tamar.
Calstock Gatehouse
Calstock Gatehouse
Calstock is dominated by the magnificent railway viaduct which was built in 1907 and is one of the last great railway viaducts. Standing at 120 feet tall with 12 sixty foot arches, the viaduct carries the Tamar Valley railway which runs from Plymouth to Gunnislake.
About a mile down the Tamar is Cotehele, a mediaeval/Tudor house and estate now owned by the National Trust. Built between 1485 and 1627 it is a fine example, and considered one of the least-altered houses of the period in the United Kingdom. Along with the restored working watermill, the riverside gardens and quay are well worth a visit.
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Calstock
The village of Calstock is situated on the River Tamar several miles east of Callington and 12 miles upstream from Plymouth in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a pretty village with cottages lining the narrow streets as they climb up the steep bank of the Tamar.
Calstock Gatehouse
Calstock Gatehouse
Calstock is dominated by the magnificent railway viaduct which was built in 1907 and is one of the last great railway viaducts. Standing at 120 feet tall with 12 sixty foot arches, the viaduct carries the Tamar Valley railway which runs from Plymouth to Gunnislake.
About a mile down the Tamar is Cotehele, a mediaeval/Tudor house and estate now owned by the National Trust. Built between 1485 and 1627 it is a fine example, and considered one of the least-altered houses of the period in the United Kingdom. Along with the restored working watermill, the riverside gardens and quay are well worth a visit.
Burrator Reservoir is situated within Dartmoor, and the tranquil water and surrounding mixed woodland contrasts sharply with the open moor and the rugged Dartmoor tors. A trip here can be combined with a walk across the moors, or enjoyed as a trip of its own with plenty to do – from walking and taking in the views, to fishing for rainbow and brown trout (just be sure to get a permit, available online or by calling South West Lakes). Devon has relatively few lakes, but the situation and quality of these make them a hidden gem in Devon’s crown.
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Бурраторское водохранилище
Burrator Reservoir is situated within Dartmoor, and the tranquil water and surrounding mixed woodland contrasts sharply with the open moor and the rugged Dartmoor tors. A trip here can be combined with a walk across the moors, or enjoyed as a trip of its own with plenty to do – from walking and taking in the views, to fishing for rainbow and brown trout (just be sure to get a permit, available online or by calling South West Lakes). Devon has relatively few lakes, but the situation and quality of these make them a hidden gem in Devon’s crown.
Brent Tor is one of the most impressive rock outcrops in Dartmoor. With St Michael’s Church at its top, it makes a distinctive and famous silhouette on the Dartmoor skyline.
The tor is unusual as it is one of the few on Dartmoor not to be made of granite. In fact, it is formed from basaltic lava which flowed some 350 million years ago into a shallow sea that covered the area during the Lower Carboniferous and Devonian periods. As the lavas flowed out into the sea some solidified into globular masses known as pillow lavas. Others were broken up by explosive contact with the sea water.
This lava formed a mound on the sea floor which was then eroded by sea currents with the resulting debris being washed down the slopes of the mound. Debris of this nature can still be seen loose on the southern slopes of the tor.
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Brentor Church Car Park
Brent Tor is one of the most impressive rock outcrops in Dartmoor. With St Michael’s Church at its top, it makes a distinctive and famous silhouette on the Dartmoor skyline.
The tor is unusual as it is one of the few on Dartmoor not to be made of granite. In fact, it is formed from basaltic lava which flowed some 350 million years ago into a shallow sea that covered the area during the Lower Carboniferous and Devonian periods. As the lavas flowed out into the sea some solidified into globular masses known as pillow lavas. Others were broken up by explosive contact with the sea water.
This lava formed a mound on the sea floor which was then eroded by sea currents with the resulting debris being washed down the slopes of the mound. Debris of this nature can still be seen loose on the southern slopes of the tor.
A breath-taking panorama, no trip to Plymouth is complete without a visit to Plymouth Hoe. With unbeatable views across Plymouth Sound, it’s the perfect place to spend a sunny day, enjoying a picnic on the grass or taking a dip in the art deco Tinside Lido.
Standing tall on the luscious green-lawned expanse of the Hoe is the iconic Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse. Gaze down at the shoreline and you’ll see the glorious Tinside Lido, open to the public for bathing during the summer months.
It is here where Sir Francis Drake, intrepid explorer and local hero, is immortalised in a statue, situated just a few metres from the green where he finished his game of bowls before heading out to defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588.
At the eastern end of the Hoe you’ll find The Royal Citadel, the most impressive 17th century fortress in Britain and for many years England’s most important defence against attack from the sea. The Citadel has been in constant military occupation since it was built and today it is home to some of Plymouth’s modern heroes – the troops of 29 Commando Royal Artillery.
Plymouth Hoe is also host to many fantastic annual events including the famous Plymouth Armed Forces Day and the British Firework Championships.
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Хо Парк
4 Osborne PlA breath-taking panorama, no trip to Plymouth is complete without a visit to Plymouth Hoe. With unbeatable views across Plymouth Sound, it’s the perfect place to spend a sunny day, enjoying a picnic on the grass or taking a dip in the art deco Tinside Lido.
Standing tall on the luscious green-lawned expanse of the Hoe is the iconic Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse. Gaze down at the shoreline and you’ll see the glorious Tinside Lido, open to the public for bathing during the summer months.
It is here where Sir Francis Drake, intrepid explorer and local hero, is immortalised in a statue, situated just a few metres from the green where he finished his game of bowls before heading out to defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588.
At the eastern end of the Hoe you’ll find The Royal Citadel, the most impressive 17th century fortress in Britain and for many years England’s most important defence against attack from the sea. The Citadel has been in constant military occupation since it was built and today it is home to some of Plymouth’s modern heroes – the troops of 29 Commando Royal Artillery.
Plymouth Hoe is also host to many fantastic annual events including the famous Plymouth Armed Forces Day and the British Firework Championships.
From the main car park, follow the path at the top of the car park to the right hand side of the entrance to Badgers Holt. Follow the footpath through the woods, keeping the old wall on your left hand side. When you reach the end of the wall drop downhill about 20 metres towards the river and take the well-defined path, keeping the river on your left. Make your way along the river, you will come to an obvious clearing.
As you walk along the river look out for all sorts of dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies, species you might see include the Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Keeled Skimmer and Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary. If you’re really lucky you might catch a glimpse of a Kingfisher or try looking for signs of otters, such as footprints in the sand or spraint on the rocks.
Continue walking along the river, you will pick up another clear path, taking you back into another wooded area. The route here becomes rocky, pick your way over the boulders, over a small stream and carry on up the river.
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Badgers Holt Restaurant & Tearooms
From the main car park, follow the path at the top of the car park to the right hand side of the entrance to Badgers Holt. Follow the footpath through the woods, keeping the old wall on your left hand side. When you reach the end of the wall drop downhill about 20 metres towards the river and take the well-defined path, keeping the river on your left. Make your way along the river, you will come to an obvious clearing.
As you walk along the river look out for all sorts of dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies, species you might see include the Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Keeled Skimmer and Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary. If you’re really lucky you might catch a glimpse of a Kingfisher or try looking for signs of otters, such as footprints in the sand or spraint on the rocks.
Continue walking along the river, you will pick up another clear path, taking you back into another wooded area. The route here becomes rocky, pick your way over the boulders, over a small stream and carry on up the river.
This site takes its name from a small oak wood. This amazing woodland is important for the mosses and lichens that festoon the trees and the impressive granite boulders found on the site.
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Wistman's Wood
This site takes its name from a small oak wood. This amazing woodland is important for the mosses and lichens that festoon the trees and the impressive granite boulders found on the site.
Drake's Trail in West Devon is a 21 mile cycling and walking route linking Tavistock with Plymouth. This important part of Devon's recreational route network runs through superb countryside with attractive scenery along the western edge of Dartmoor together with much historical and heritage interest.
But the trails aren't just about Drake - they take you through wooded river valleys and across open moorland, up close to fascinating wildlife and history.
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Dartmoor National Park, Drake's Trail Cycle Path
Drake's Trail in West Devon is a 21 mile cycling and walking route linking Tavistock with Plymouth. This important part of Devon's recreational route network runs through superb countryside with attractive scenery along the western edge of Dartmoor together with much historical and heritage interest.
But the trails aren't just about Drake - they take you through wooded river valleys and across open moorland, up close to fascinating wildlife and history.
Sheltered from the wind, the sun warms our backs as we sit and watch the sunshine glint off the still water. If we stand we can see miles of moorland stretched out before us, Great Mis Tor and Little Mis Tor behind us and Kings Tor to the right. Although less than 20 minutes drive from Tavistock, we could be in the middle of nowhere.
Foggintor Quarry
B3212Sheltered from the wind, the sun warms our backs as we sit and watch the sunshine glint off the still water. If we stand we can see miles of moorland stretched out before us, Great Mis Tor and Little Mis Tor behind us and Kings Tor to the right. Although less than 20 minutes drive from Tavistock, we could be in the middle of nowhere.
The dramatic nature of Great Staple Tor has made it one of the moor’s most popular spots for photographers and walkers. It’s also relatively easy to access, just north west of Merrivale and with plenty of places to park nearby.
The tor is a mass of granite stacks and outcrops, with an impressive variety of shapes and height to the rock formations. The tor can be taken in as part of a circular walk with Cox Tor and Roos Tor, while it offers great views of Roos Tor, White Tor and Great Links Tor in the north, Great Mis Tor in the north east and to the south east, North Hessary Tor and Foggintor Quarry. Pew Tor and the Tamar Valley AONB are visible in the south.
https://visitdartmoor.co.uk/things-to-do/moors-tors
Great Staple Tor
The dramatic nature of Great Staple Tor has made it one of the moor’s most popular spots for photographers and walkers. It’s also relatively easy to access, just north west of Merrivale and with plenty of places to park nearby.
The tor is a mass of granite stacks and outcrops, with an impressive variety of shapes and height to the rock formations. The tor can be taken in as part of a circular walk with Cox Tor and Roos Tor, while it offers great views of Roos Tor, White Tor and Great Links Tor in the north, Great Mis Tor in the north east and to the south east, North Hessary Tor and Foggintor Quarry. Pew Tor and the Tamar Valley AONB are visible in the south.
https://visitdartmoor.co.uk/things-to-do/moors-tors
Food scene
Taylors is all about a venue that appeals to all, at all times of the day and for all occasions. Ingredients sourced from small, local suppliers and with the team use their creative licence to produce wonderful seasonal menus and deliver exceptional service.
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Taylors
22 Market StTaylors is all about a venue that appeals to all, at all times of the day and for all occasions. Ingredients sourced from small, local suppliers and with the team use their creative licence to produce wonderful seasonal menus and deliver exceptional service.
Open 7 days a week serving a range of award-winning West Country pasties, freshly made Sandwiches, Baguettes, Wraps, Salads, Toasties, Paninis, Oven-baked Jacket potatoes, and Gourmet Burgers.
Check out the breakfast wrap! It's the best!
Eat in or order your pasty house favourites online for delivery or collection.
The Original Pasty House
West StreetOpen 7 days a week serving a range of award-winning West Country pasties, freshly made Sandwiches, Baguettes, Wraps, Salads, Toasties, Paninis, Oven-baked Jacket potatoes, and Gourmet Burgers.
Check out the breakfast wrap! It's the best!
Eat in or order your pasty house favourites online for delivery or collection.
Serving Tapas inspired small plates from meatballs to "Mac & Cheese", reservation essential, There’s plenty of space inside or if you'd prefer to take in the views of Tavistock we have heated outside covered seating on the terrace.
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The Annex Tavistock
Drake RoadServing Tapas inspired small plates from meatballs to "Mac & Cheese", reservation essential, There’s plenty of space inside or if you'd prefer to take in the views of Tavistock we have heated outside covered seating on the terrace.
The Cornish Arms is a thriving great British pub set on the foothills of Dartmoor in the Stannary town of Tavistock. The focus of The Cornish Arms and the ethos of John, Emma and The Team are to operate a pub which they would love to come to use themselves. A place serving unpretentious food, fantastic beer and wine offering, great value for money and accessible for all to enjoy.
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The Cornish Arms
15 West StThe Cornish Arms is a thriving great British pub set on the foothills of Dartmoor in the Stannary town of Tavistock. The focus of The Cornish Arms and the ethos of John, Emma and The Team are to operate a pub which they would love to come to use themselves. A place serving unpretentious food, fantastic beer and wine offering, great value for money and accessible for all to enjoy.
Serving food all day from their Mediterranean inspired menu and a selection of superb drinks including an extensive premium rum list!
With authentic Italian style pizza baked freshly to order in stone based oven, varied salads, delicious sharing boards and French crepes there is something to appeal to all tastes.
From 21:00 every night and all day on Sunday, Church Lane becomes a rum lovers paradise!
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Church Lane
1 Church LnServing food all day from their Mediterranean inspired menu and a selection of superb drinks including an extensive premium rum list!
With authentic Italian style pizza baked freshly to order in stone based oven, varied salads, delicious sharing boards and French crepes there is something to appeal to all tastes.
From 21:00 every night and all day on Sunday, Church Lane becomes a rum lovers paradise!
The Walkhampton Inn is a 17th Century free house situated in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. It is located in the picturesque village of Walkhampton which lies on the Black Brook, a tributary of the River Walkham. The pub is a stones throw from the Walkhampton Common, which contains many archaeological sites as well as the quarry from which the granite that built the original London Bridge came. The common also provides many wonderful walk and cycle trails, as well as a unique granite church.
There is a regularly changing local real ale and cider lineup, as well as special cocktails. We welcome dogs and is the perfect place to stop off whilst walking or cycling through.
It is a classic country pub with an open fire and log burner as well and some exposed stone walls. With a warm, welcoming environment, there is no better place to get a feel for what a historic country pub should feel like.
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The Walkhampton Inn
The Walkhampton Inn is a 17th Century free house situated in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. It is located in the picturesque village of Walkhampton which lies on the Black Brook, a tributary of the River Walkham. The pub is a stones throw from the Walkhampton Common, which contains many archaeological sites as well as the quarry from which the granite that built the original London Bridge came. The common also provides many wonderful walk and cycle trails, as well as a unique granite church.
There is a regularly changing local real ale and cider lineup, as well as special cocktails. We welcome dogs and is the perfect place to stop off whilst walking or cycling through.
It is a classic country pub with an open fire and log burner as well and some exposed stone walls. With a warm, welcoming environment, there is no better place to get a feel for what a historic country pub should feel like.
The Boot Inn is a traditional family run Pub & Restaurant sitting in the centre of the unspoilt village of Calstock lying right next to the Tamar estuary steeped in history and with quirky cottages aligning its narrow but picturesque streets.
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The Boot Inn
Fore StreetThe Boot Inn is a traditional family run Pub & Restaurant sitting in the centre of the unspoilt village of Calstock lying right next to the Tamar estuary steeped in history and with quirky cottages aligning its narrow but picturesque streets.
With 3 AA Rosettes, a passion for local produce and a team of helpful and attentive staff, The Horn of Plenty hotel near Tavistock has a 60 year history as one of Devon's finest.
The restaurant has a panoramic view of the stunning, untouched beauty of the Tamar Valley, where diners are invited to enjoy a truly unique experience. The menu showcases their passion for British food, with hints of French flair.
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The Horn of Plenty
With 3 AA Rosettes, a passion for local produce and a team of helpful and attentive staff, The Horn of Plenty hotel near Tavistock has a 60 year history as one of Devon's finest.
The restaurant has a panoramic view of the stunning, untouched beauty of the Tamar Valley, where diners are invited to enjoy a truly unique experience. The menu showcases their passion for British food, with hints of French flair.
The 1 AA Rosette awarded Smith's Mediterranean and 3 AA Rosette awarded Great Western Grill offers award-winning dining at Bovey Castle. The seasonal menus are prepared by Executive Head Chef Mark Budd, who uses locally sourced fresh ingredients from Devon and the South West to create sensational dishes.
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Bovey Castle
The 1 AA Rosette awarded Smith's Mediterranean and 3 AA Rosette awarded Great Western Grill offers award-winning dining at Bovey Castle. The seasonal menus are prepared by Executive Head Chef Mark Budd, who uses locally sourced fresh ingredients from Devon and the South West to create sensational dishes.
In keeping with tradition, afternoon tea is the highlight of every day. Each afternoon they serve an array of cakes, scones and sandwiches for the ideal afternoon tea.
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Hotel Endsleigh
In keeping with tradition, afternoon tea is the highlight of every day. Each afternoon they serve an array of cakes, scones and sandwiches for the ideal afternoon tea.