Bellever Forest & Tor
Bellever Forest
Conifer forest and moorland tors beside the East Dart River. A woodland path leads to Bellever Tor, with views deep into the moor.
Bellever Forest lies south of Postbridge. It is a large plantation of conifers in central Dartmoor, and the East Dart River flows along the forest edge. Riverside meadows and the ruins of an old stone clapper bridge make good spots for picnics and paddling. From the forest car park, follow forest tracks and moorland paths up to Bellever Tor, at about 443 metres above sea level. The round trip is about 4 km, and from the summit you get a 360-degree view over the heart of the moor, very open on clear days. The forest has a youth hostel, making it a good base for walks in central Dartmoor. Entry is free, but parking is charged.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Postbridge Clapper Bridge
- Wistman's Wood
- Dartmeet
- Grimspound
- Princetown & Dartmoor Prison Museum
- Widecombe-in-the-Moor
- Hound Tor
- Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement