Sourton Down is a small hamlet on the outskirts of Dartmoor National Park. There is a Shell garage with takeaway food and supplies, as well as a pub called The Pump & Pedal and a bike rental company. The remnants of a mediaeval castle, which provide tours, walking pathways, and picnic areas with beautiful flowers, are located in the neighbouring town of Okehampton, as is the Museum of Dartmoor Life, which is housed in a charming 19th century mill. There’s also a golf course, a train station, and plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants for a fun day out. Meldon has a quarry, bridge, and reservoir, all of which provide stunning views and fantastic walking trails to see all three. Sourton Down provides quick access to the Black-a-Tor hiking region, as well as superb access to the rest of Devon by automobile, thanks to its location between two A-roads. The Saxton town of Lydford, which has a lot of history, from the ruins of an English Heritage castle to the National Trust Lydford Gorge, which has wooded trails and a waterfall, is also worth a visit.
