CYCLISTS WELCOME   Sparrowhawk Backpackers is a highly popular 2nd night stop for you all attempting the End2End cycle route. Recommended by CTC, and Cicerone guide, Section 2, across Dartmoor to Sparrowhawk, Moretonhampstead.

Plenty of space for repairing bikes and a secure shed. There are pubs, good beer/ food, within 3 mins walk along the road, if you're too weary to cater for yourselves! Co-Op is open 8am-9pm. if you need supplies.                                                    

Get together with some friends, kayaking, cycling, climbing, hiking or art group, family, for a weekend or a few days.

Kayak and Climbing is within Dartmoor National Park.

The season of Wild Walks, Wild Rivers and Wild Ponies!

With spring well on, it's a great opportunity to see Dartmoor, in it's wild state. Rushing rivers and waterfalls tumbling in great cascades, plenty of wind to blow the cobwebs away and stunning autumn colours in the forests.

Wild swims on Dartmoor. There are several idealic ponds. Here's a couple of photo's taken in summer.

Wild Camping on Dartmoor- the full Dartmoor experience!

   Wild camping on Dartmoor for 1 or 2 nights is an opportunity not to be missed. Wake up next to a river and dip in (for the brave), or by a majestic tor. Hike independantly, or have a lift to a great spot. Wild camping is permitted almost anywhere on the open moor.    Near Scorehill Stone Circle

Tel.or mail for further info.

Sparrowhawk is easily accessible using public transport. Frequent direct buses from Exeter. 

BUS TIMES

BUS 359 direct from Exeter to Moretonhampstead. (Mon.-Sat.)Bus stop (The Square) is 2 mins walk to hostel.  8.45/ 11.15/ 13.15/ 15.15/ 17.15/ 18.15.

Bus 173 indirect Exeter- Moretonhampstead.

8.18/ 13.25.

TRAINS

Direct from Paddington to Exeter, About 2hrs.15mins.

Direct from Waterloo to Exeter, About 3hrs.30mins.

Direct from Bristol to Exeter, 1 hour. 

Airport

Exeter, 40mins. by car, 25 miles.

Bristol, 2 hrs., 80 miles.