Parke, Dartmoor National Park, Devon

Details

Accessibility

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/parke#Facilities%20and%20access

"There are two designated accessible spaces in the car park. Visitors can be dropped off outside the café. One additional accessible space is available down the hill beyond the café

The estate features a variety of surfaces. There are several rough and uneven paths in the woodland area, with some steep gradients and boardwalks with steps

Along the river there are some rocks and tree roots to watch out for, which can be particularly muddy after wet weather

There are benches at various view points around the estate

An all-terrain mobility vehicle is available for hire to use on a few routes around Parke. This Tramper is part of the Countryside Mobility Scheme and training is provided. Advance booking only - please email parke@nationaltrust.org.uk   It is inadvisable to use private mobility scooters on the wider estate."

Brief description

"A peaceful retreat set within the beautiful Devon countryside

There's something for everyone at Parke, found on the outskirts of the small market town of Bovey Tracey, gateway to mystical Dartmoor. You can walk from the town (about one mile) or stop off as you drive to the open moor, where the next stop is the rugged crag of Haytor.

This compact estate was once the home of a wealthy local family and probably enabled them to be self-sufficient for all their day-to-day needs with:

a vegetable garden, fruit garden and orchard

cold house, fish pond, grazing meadows for livestock and beehives for honey

and gardens to wander in for spiritual refreshment.

So, take a short stroll around the garden, or a longer more strenuous walk through the woodlands and along the river to the medieval weir. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for a myriad of wildlife and a host of wild flowers."

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Address

near Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9JQ

Email

parke@nationaltrust.org.uk

Phone

01626 834748

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/parke

Directions

"By road

Just 2 miles from A38 Devon Expressway, connecting Plymouth to Exeter. Our car park is open and free for National Trust members or £2 for 3 hours and £4 for all day. Please note that our car park is small so spaces are limited. Spaces are not suitable for large motorhomes or trailers.

By cycle

The Newton Abbot to Bovey Tracey cycleway mainly follows the route taken by the granite quarried from beneath Haytor (a granite tor in Dartmoor National Park) and transported to Newton Abbot. It is a moderate 9 mile cycle route along fairly quiet roads, with some traffic-free sections, waymarked with blue cycleway signs.

On foot

A short walk of roughly 1 mile from the town of Bovey Tracey along a public footpath leading to Parke Estate."

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/parke#Opening%20times

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/parke#Prices

Transport

"By train

Newton Abbot train station 6 miles and Exeter St Davids train station 16 miles.

By bus

Stagecoach 39 runs a regular bus service from Exeter bus station to Bovey Tracey town centre. From here it is a fifteen minute walk along level ground to the estate. Bus service 39 also has a service between Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey."

Amenities

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/parke#Facilities%20and%20access

Cafe

"Baby changing facility in toilets

Dogs are welcome but please keep under control

Horse riding is permitted in some areas. Please contact us for further information