Galford Springs, Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4PL United Kingdom
Local attractions (within 8 miles)
Alder vineyard, kitchen, bar and gift shop
Devon wine tasting and vineyard tours. Kitchen & bar- see website for opening times. Located the other side of the Lew valley to galford springs, only 1.4 miles away by road
Dingles Fairground Heritage centre
Over 45,000 sqft of unique fairground rides, games, stalls and displays all undercover in a beautiful rural location.
https://www.fairground-heritage.org.uk/
Lydford Gorge
The deepest river gorge in the South West, with a spectacular 30m waterfall.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lydford-gorge
Dartmoor National Park
Wild, open moorlands and deep river valleys, with a rich history and rare wildlife, Dartmoor is a unique place
Two Castles Trail
The Two Castles Trail is a 24 mile waymarked walking route between Okehampton and Launceston Castles.
www.visitdartmoor.co.uk/things-to-do/two-castles-trail-p1159233
Tavistock Market Town
Tavistock is an ancient stannary and market town with a thriving pannier market (open Tues-Sat)
Lifton Farm Shop
A family run business devoted to providing high quality farm products.
Lydford Castle
A 13th century tower on a mound, built as a prison. The castle is a great spot for picnics and has plenty of space for children to run and play.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lydford-castle-and-saxon-town/
Roadford Lake
Man-made resevoir fed by the river Wolf. It is the largest area of fresh water in the South West
www.southwestlakes.co.uk/location/roadford-lake/
Granite Way Cycle Track
11 mile easy-moderate, mainly off road cycle track along a disused railway track
www.visitdartmoor.co.uk/things-to-do/the-granite-way-cycle-route-p250623
Nearby places to eat (within 8 miles)
Lewdown
Blue Lion Inn
Lydford
The Castle Inn www.castleinnlydford.co.uk/
The Dartmoor Inn www.dartmoorinn.com/
Fox and Hounds
Lifton
Fox & Grapes www.foxandgrapeslifton.co.uk/
Lifton Hall Hotel www.liftonhall.co.uk/
Lifton farm shop www.liftonfarmshop.co.uk/restaurant
Further afield
Bude (29 miles)
Bude is a seaside town in north east Cornwall, near to the border of Devon. You can try out some surfing here or just down the road at Widemouth Bay
Eden Project (44 miles)
Dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World by some, the Eden Project is a dramatic global garden housed in tropical biomes that nestle in a crater the size of 30 football pitches. www.edenproject.com
The lost Gardens of Heligan (52 miles)
200 acres of garden history, mystery and romance Twenty seven years ago, Heligan's historic gardens were unknown and unseen; lost under a tangle of weeds.
Plymouth (26 miles)
Plymouth (Britain's ocean city) is a vibrant waterfront city packed full of attractions, activities, shopping, entertainment and sightseeing.
St Michaels mount (79 miles)
Enjoy a walk through the harbour and village, explore the sub tropical garden terraces and unwind on the lawns of this beautiful tidal island