Guided Walks on Glorious Dartmoor

Dart Days, run by Richard Hibbert, will help you to explore guided walks on glorious dartmoor, the beautiful landscape of Dartmoor and learn a little about the birds and wildlife along the way.

Having lived on Dartmoor for many years Richard has extensive knowledge of the local history and flora and fauna… why not add a Dart Days Guided Walk to your ‘must do’ list when you stay at Lobhill Farmhouse.

Follow his blog here to find out how spectacular Dartmoor can be.

The Cuckoo Calls on Brat Tor glorious Dartmoor

Walking over High Down and Brat Tor on glorious Dartmoor, not far from Lobhill farmhouse, I heard the cuckoo for the first time this year!

All through the early summer months, since childhood, I would listen out for this great birdsong hearalding the beginning of summer.

Fur Tor: one of the deepest parts of Dartmoor.

Just 3 miles from Lobhill Farmhouse you will find glorious Dartmoor. There are many ways to explore Dartmoor National Park – choose from a range of activities including walking, cycling, riding and climbing. With over 730 km of public rights of way and 47,000 hectares of open access land, Dartmoor National Park has an extensive network of paths and trails to help you explore the Dartmoor countryside.

Home of the Ten Tors Challenge, Dartmoor is world famous offering stunning flora and fauna and would take a lifetime to explore in detail. Why not start at nearby Sourton or Lydford where there is easy access and parking.

The Dartmoor National Park Authority has a highly detailed website dedicated to the history, care and facilities of Dartmoor.

Dartmoor Railway

The Dartmoor Railway runs from Mid-Devon to the edge of Dartmoor, providing car free access to the Dartmoor National Park for walkers and cyclists.

Walking from Meldon station you can gain access to the Dartmoor National Park or simply stroll to Meldon Viaduct to take in the views of Yes Tor and High Willhays and Cyclists will be able to continue their journey on Route 27 of the National Cycle Network.

Passenger train services will resume again between Okehampton and Meldon at Easter, however, the buffet is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the West Country model shop is open as normal.

You can visit the Dartmoor Railway website here.

Cycle Hire and The Granite Way Cycle Route

The Granite Way Cycle Route The Granite Way is a relatively new and truly amazing cycle route through rural Devon and Dartmoor National Park. Fantastic views of Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside are aplenty on this 11 mile journey. The Meldon Quarry section runs alongside the Dartmoor Railway that operates from Mid-Devon to the edge of Dartmoor. It is easy to moderate cycling with many of the sections being flat. Meldon Viaduct is spectacular where there are wonderful views of Meldon Dam and Dartmoor. Incidentally, the route is also wonderful to walk and many do.

The route forms part of the National Cycle Network Devon Coast to Coast Route 27.

Lobhill Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast

4.9 out of 5 stars

Lord John Richard Collier

5 out of 5 stars

posted 3 months ago

This is a truly an outstanding Bed and Breakfast establishment which goes over what one would expect.
The proprietor Jane was so warm and welcoming and showed me to my wonderful room which had a lovely balcony over looking the Summer House and the lovely gardens and country side.
Jane advised me she was going to bring to my room some fresh milk in a flask for tea and coffee and bake some fresh biscuits which were delightful.
Also had some lovely home made fudge in the room too. Delicious.

The very large room and bathroom with bath and separate large shower wax spotlessly clean.
Plenty of plugs in the room too.

The room also had , bathrobes, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities.

I have stayed in many bed and breakfast before however this is truly the best I have stayed in by far.

The breakfast was cooked freshly in the lovely designed kitchen/ breakfast room with all local produce and home made bread and it was presented 1st class and tasted as good as it looked . Delicious.

I cannot wait to return, however would love to stay for a week as it was so amazing.
One point to mention. The bed was so comfortable I could have stayed there till lunch time.

Thank you Jane as you have a wonderful Business which you should be very proud of.

I prefer Bed and Breakfasts than corporate hotels as the atmosphere is more friendly and personal in a Bed and Breakfast.

Lobhill Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast, I will return very soon. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality Bed and Breakfast
Thank you.
Lord John Collier.

What our customers think...

Lovely b&b fab little touches, home made biscuits on arrival. Great friendly owner. All that you would hope for in a b&b and more wish we had time to walk the grounds or enjoy the gorgeous summer house .only negative you can hear every movement from the room above(we had the blue room) and the boiler in the bathroom was noisy and a bit whiffy of oil, however, I guess the other rooms don't have the boiler. Super clean and comfy.
Response -
Hello Debbie,
Thank you for your review, I am pleased you have a good stay despite a few issues.
I am glad you mentioned them because it gives me the opportunity to tell you of my winter plans. Every year I work on the least pleasing areas of my home and this year the Blue Room will have a makeover with a new boiler being placed outside and the bathroom being converted to a wet room twice the size of the current bathroom. This will make the room more quieter and the bathroom more useful for families and visitors with disabilities. I will also have a new ceiling put in with sound insulation.
Also in the spring I am planning to deck out the patio area outside the Blue Room to create a private garden to relax and eat in.
This will make the Blue Room fabulous for my visitors and I am very excited to get started !
I hope you get the chance to revisit and check out the improvements.
Kind regards
Jane
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August 2018 | TripAdvisor