Dartmoor

Local nameDartmoor
LocationDevon, UK

Dartmoor is an upland area in southern Devon, England. The moorland and surrounding land has been protected by National Park status since 1951. Dartmoor National Park covers 954 km2.The granite which forms the uplands dates from the Carboniferous Period of geological history. The landscape consists of moorland capped with many exposed granite hilltops known as tors, providing habitats for Dartmoor wildlife. The highest point is High Willhays, 621 m above sea level. The entire area is rich in antiquities and archaeology.

Dartmoor National Park is managed by the Dartmoor National Park Authority, whose 22 members are drawn from Devon County Council, local district councils and Government.

Tags MonumentNational ParkHiking & Camping
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Opening hours

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dartmoor

Official website http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dartmoornpa

Email visit@dartmoor.gov.uk

Phone +44 18 22 89 04 14

Address PL20 6, United Kingdom

Coordinates 50°34'1.789" N -3°54'6.244" E

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