Top 3 Natural Monuments around Doddiscombsleigh

Hisley Bridge is a historic stone bridge located in the Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. It spans the River Tavy and is known for its picturesque setting and architectural significance. Built in the 18th century, Hisley Bridge features a single arch and is constructed from local granite, characteristic of many Dartmoor structures. The bridge is part of the area's rich history and is often visited by hikers and walkers exploring the surrounding trails. It provides a scenic spot for photography and offers access to various walking routes that showcase the natural beauty of Dartmoor. The region around Hisley Bridge is also known for its wildlife and diverse ecosystems, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or the outdoors, Hisley Bridge is a charming feature of the Dartmoor landscape.

A nice view of the Exe Estuary just near the obelisk. Couple of benches which is short stroll from Teign Bean Coffee

Beautiful historic stone bridge set in such a tranquil location that your heart rate will drop by thirty beats per minute. Lovely picnic area and great for kids. Access by foot from nearby road a five minute walk away.

Top 100 Climbs 9 Haytor Vale Rising up the eastern side of Dartmoor is the long climb to Haytor Rocks. Beginning just outside Bovery Tracey, the B3387 forks left at Five Wyches Cross. Rising up to 12%, the rough lower slopes are by and large tree-covered, but as you pass the Edgemoor Hotel you emerge from under the protection of the woods. Here the gradient steadies, althoughnot enough for you to relax. Ullacombe Farm signals the end of the easier stuff and the road bends left, passing over a cattle grid, and rising steeply into the national park. It's really hard going through a small wooded section, and then it eases once more before the hardest stretc. A long, tough grind brings you out onto open moorland, where you climb gently towards and past the Haytor Visitor Centre - the base for walkers and climbers visiting the giant granite outcrop that towers above your final strength-sapping Push to the summit.

Fabulous view of the rock from this lane, and look out for the steps and rail carved into the side of the tor too.

Arching across the River Bovey this medieval packhorse bridge offers a glimpse into Dartmoor's past. Most likely used to travel between Lustleigh and Haytor and Manaton, it is said to be one of Dartmoor's prettiest river crossings. Especially lovely in the summer with the forest in its green splendour.

One of my favourite climbs prefer to join from beckaford which is a tougher climb bit sees far less traffic than if you take the haytor left hander from bovey

One of the best places on Dartmoor to enjoy a sunset.