Activities Around The Old Armoury Barn.

Relax & Unwind.

The Old Armoury Barn provides a place to relax and unwind and you can choose to do as much or as little as you please during your stay. There are many activities around The Old Armoury Barn and Dartmoor provides some of the best walks in the country – footpaths
from Ashburton can lead you out onto the moor. Devon encompasses sandy beaches, fossil cliffs, medieval towns and moorland national parks. The English Riviera is a series of picturesque, south-coast harbour towns including Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. The South West Coast Path follows the coastline, taking in the towering cliffs of the northern Exmoor Coast and rock formations on the fossil-rich southern Jurassic Coast

Unspoilt Countryside.

Alternatively, walk or cycle out onto the South Hams with its unspoilt countryside and hidden villages. Guide books and maps are provided in The Old Armoury Barn.
On the doorstep is the town of Ashburton with a range of shops for all needs and also a focus upon high quality food and drink and a range of antique stores.

Formerly a nationally important lead and wool producing town, Ashburton was more recently the first place to elect a candidate of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party to public office.

Extensive Outdoor Activities.

Within 5 minutes you can be at the River Dart Country Park with its extensive outdoor activities including high wires, Zorbing, adventure playground and climbing. Set in 90 acres of parkland within Dartmoor National Park, the River Dart Country Park is one of Devon’s best-loved family tourist attractions and campsites. The park is packed with activities, so get here early for a great day out, or stay longer, and explore Devon, from our award winning campsite and holiday park!

Alternatively you can be on Dartmoor around Buckland Beacon or Hay Tor admiring far reaching views towards Portland Bill, over the South Hams and West towards Cornwall, or paddling on some of England’s finest kayaking stretch of the River Dart, the Loop.

From Coast & Country Cottages:
Kayaking in South Devon is a popular pastime and this comes as no surprise – with a matrix of beautiful coastline, rivers, creeks and coves to explore, it’s no wonder that so many take to the water on kayak. Spend your time navigating the stunning natural scenery, see castles, forts and historic houses from a new perspective, and catch a glimpse of some wonderful wildlife, including friendly seals! If you’re feeling hungry for a challenge, and have sufficient skills and experience, why not head for a white water stretch of the River Dart?

What Else is Near The Old Armoury Barn

Only 15 minutes from The Old Armoury Barn, you can find Newton Abbot, at the Widecombe Fair or in mid Dartmoor where the East and West Dart rivers meet.

Newton Abbot is a historic market town surrounded by beautiful South Devon countryside. The town is home to a large range of shops, restaurants and open spaces and is perfectly located close to both Dartmoor National Park and a number of lively seaside towns.

You could be at the Bovey Tracey Craftsmen’s Guild Art Gallery, having lunch or dinner at the Riverford Field Kitchen or a quiet drink in the Tavistock Inn, Poundsgate, where the Devil once stopped for a pint.

Within 30 minutes from The Old Armoury Barn, you can reach almost anywhere in Dartmoor and the South Hams – from Exeter in the East to Plymouth and the River Tamar in the West. You could be on one of the many excellent beaches like Bigbury on Sea or Mothercombe. Or upon the higher Dartmoor tors towards Okehampton, in Englands newest castle, Castle Drogo, or exploring the upland villages like Chagford and Moretonhampstead. There are very many potential adventures and experiences.

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Where is the Old Armoury?

Situated on the Southern slopes of the Dartmoor uplands, The Old Armoury is in the centre of the thriving moorland town of Ashburton in a quiet, private, yard with on-site parking. It is within easy reach of all parts of the Dartmoor National Park, the South Hams, the South Devon coast and within 3 hours of London.