Parke is a National Trust property on the Western outskirts of Bovey Tracey. The house is leased to the Dartmoor National Park Authority and is their Head Office. The house is not open to the general public for viewing. The NT Office is in a small courtyard to the rear of the property. The Start/Finish for the orienteering courses is beside the NT office.
Photo: National Trust/Gus Fergusson
The map has been updated and courses revised to take into account the tree felling due to disease in some of the trees, and the addition of a building and paddocks close to the car parks. 25 May 11
Grid Reference:
SX 806786
Map Update:
May 2011
Travel Directions:
Leave the A38 at Drumbridges (Trago Mills turnoff) and take the A382 to Bovey Tracey. At the fire station roundabout turn left on the B3387 towards Haytor. Entrance on right in 200m.
There is adequate parking in the joint NT/DNPA car park. There is no charge for parking. There are toilet facilities to the rear of the main house, and adjacent to the NT office. The house and its immediate environs are part of the DNPA lease and as such are Out of Bounds for orienteering purposes. The NT land extends along the River Bovey valley and is free to public access. The Bovey can be fast flowing and deep. Only cross the river at the bridges and take care on riverbank footpaths. Please note that in wet weather the paths can be very muddy and in places are steep. Appropriate footwear and clothing is recommended.
The NT Office is only manned part time, dependent on staff availability. It is suggested you ‘phone before visiting if you need to purchase maps etc. It is anticipated that the recently opened shop will sell map packs in the near future. 25 May 11
If you intend to take a group orienteering, you are requested to contact the NT office prior to your visit to ensure there is not a clash with other planned activities.
Courses available:
Course
Controls
Length
Difficulty
Estimated
(km)
Time(mins)
White
9
1.2
Introductory
30
Yellow
11
2.4
Introductory
45
Orange
11
3.2
Moderate
60
Red
16
4.0
Harder
75
Score
29
60
Lengths of courses shown are in straight lines between controls, and the estimate of time is for a group walking around. Both will vary depending on your route choice and ability
Map Availability:
From the NT office on site for a small fee (£1 per course set to cover printing costs), or download below
Important: Please see the notes on the Downloads page before attempting to download a file
