Bovey Tracey is a small town in Devon on the edge of Dartmoor,its proximity to which gives rise to the "slogan" used on the town's boundary signs, "The Gateway to the Moor". The locals just call the town "Bovey". The stunning scenery of Dartmoor offers vast open spaces and wildlife in abundance, Becky Falls Woodland Park has walks through ancient woodland, a chance to meet animals, and the magnificent Becky Falls, or there is always Dartmoor Miniature Pony Centre where younger visitors can ride a pony.For lovers of history Buckfast Abbey explains what life is like in a Benedictine Monastery, or how about Compton Castle which would grace any page in a fairytale, complete with towers and turrets set within enchanting grounds, time it right and the intoxicating scent of the Rose Garden is a scintillating pleasurable experience
Attractions: Stover Country Park Becky Falls Hound Tor Medieval Village Jay's Grave Grimspound The River Dart Country Park Buckfast Abbey Compton Castle Castle Drogo Dartington Hall Dartmeet Near by Cities: Kingsteignton (8.0 km) Newton Abbot (8.1 km) Moretonhampstead (8.8 km) Buckfastleigh (13.2 km) Dawlish (15.3 km) Chagford (15.4 km) Exeter (16.8 km) Entertainment: Bovey Tracey Carnival Bell Inn Pub Sports & Activities Bovey Tracey Football Club Bovey Tracey Bowling Club Bovey Tracey Cricket Club Nearest Train Station : Newton Abbot Station ( 5 miles ) Buckfastleigh Station ( 9 miles ) Staverton Station ( 9 miles ) Nearest Airport Exeter (25.4 km) Cardiff (93.7 km) Newquay (98.1 km)