The Top 20 Attractions in West Devon
There are plenty of places to see and visit in West Devon. Whether you love hiking or cycling, West Devon is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Yes Tor summit
Highlight • Summit
The second highest point in Dartmoor National Park offers stunning vistas of North Devon and Cornwall. Note: it is close to a military range, so check for firing times before …
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Bellever Tor
Highlight • Summit
Fantastic Tor with big views in all directions and cannot be mistaken due to the triangulation point on its highest outcrop.
I almost always hike in from the North, coming …
I almost always hike in from the North, coming …
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High Willhays summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
The highest point on Dartmoor and the highest summit south of the Brecon Beacons. Very accessible and an easy hike for most people to do. The best thing is the …
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Grenofen Tunnel
Highlight • Structure
The Grenofen tunnel is a 374-yard (341 m) tunnel that was built by Brunel in the mid-1850s for the South Devon & Tavistock Railway. It is located in Grenofen, a …
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Wistman's Wood
Highlight • Forest
Wistman’s Wood is like a fairytale scene. Nestling in a moorland cleft, the atmospheric dwarf oak woodland is filled with jumbled boulders and everything is covered in thick and otherworldly …
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Meldon Viaduct
Highlight • Bridge
Constructed from iron, the Meldon Viaduct was built in 1874 to carry rail passengeacross the West Okement River. The viaduct was in operation until the 1990s.
Today, the viaduct forms …
Today, the viaduct forms …
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Grenofen Tunnel
Highlight • Structure
Part of the Drake’s Trail and the Dartmoor Way, this 374-yard (341 m) tunnel was built by Brunel in the mid-1850s for the South Devon & Tavistock Railway. After the …
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Foggintor Quarry Lake (North Side)
Highlight • Lake
Brilliant place for a swim, and you'll sometimes find lots of climbers on the rocks here too. The deep water is cold but clear and amazing for a dip on a hot day!
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Hunter’s Tor
Highlight • Natural Monument
Many people exploring the Teign Gorge head to Sharp Tor for breathtaking views. Fewer people visit nearby Hunter’s Tor, however, which is surprising as it affords equally-stunning views. Whilst it …
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Gem Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Gem Bridge towers 78 feet (24 m) above the River Walkham, affording wonderful views over the valley below. Until 1965, the original Walkham Viaduct would have stood here. Designed by …
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