5/5)About Bellever
Welcome to Bellever Forest where you can enjoy the tranquillity of a picnic by the East Dart River or take an exhilarating walk to the stunning views from Bellever Tor.
Choose from one of the waymarked trails or join the historic bridleway, The Lich Way, to discover numerous important archaeological sites and the fascinating wildlife that Bellever has to offer.
The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust is a registered charity dedicated to the preservation of the Dartmoor pony breed. Their Pedigree and approved Heritage Dartmoor Ponies graze the forest, helping to keep the vegetation down and create diverse grassland areas for wildlife. It is important to keep all gates shut in order to prevent cross-breeding with ponies from the surrounding area. Please do not feed the ponies.
Visit the National Park's website for free downloadable audio walks for Postbridge and Bellever http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/visiting/vi-enjoyingdartmoor/vi-audiowalk
Why not celebrate the Queen's Jubilee with a lovely picnic at Bellever? Visit www.forestry.gov.uk/jubilee for ideas of places to have a picnic and to download free activity sheets for children. We've got the space - you bring the picnic!
How to get there:
Postbridge and Bellever are the nearest towns or villages.
At Postbridge, on the B3212 Yelverton to Mortonhampstead road, take the turning signposted for Bellever. After 1 1/2 km, you will enter the village. Turn left at the triangle of grass, and after 130m you will see the entrance to Bellever Forest on the right.
OS Grid Reference: SX 655 770
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Start your visit from:
Bellever Car Park
Facilities:
Activities:
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Cyclists are welcome, but please stay on the stoned forest roads. |
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With the exception of bridleways horse riding is by permit only. For an application form please call, 01392 834231. |
Contact:
West England District
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01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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