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Places to stay in Tavistock
Lying just 15 miles from Plymouth on the River Tavy, Tavistock is the centre of the western moor. A little market town with very pleasing architecture, Tavistock is delightful in itself but also makes a great base for exploring attractions in the area. Outdoor enthusiasts head here for fishing, golfing and walking in nearby Dartmoor. Tavistock offers a few short walks from its centre. The Viaduct Walk is a 3.2km walk in Devon's first ever nature reserve. The 1889 viaduct was part of the London to Plymouth line built by the London and South Western Railway Company. Alternatively, you can take Drake's Walk, a 4.8km trail to Crownhill Farm, Drake's place of birth (although the building doesn't actually exist anymore!). The start point is on Plymouth Road near Drake's statue. Tavistock also lies on the West Devon Way, a trail which runs between Okehampton and Plymouth. Great rewards for walks just 10 miles away at the edge of Dartmoor Forest. North of Mary Tavy, a track leads to Wheal Betsy, an old copper and lead mine which shut down in 1877. Just a little further north is Brent Tor composed of basaltic lava it has 12th century church dedicated to St. Michael at its top.
