Foggintor Quarry — Attraction in West Devon

Unfortunately the place is like a holiday camp, kids shouting, organised adventure groups doing climbing with walkie talkies etc.. it should be noted that this ISN'T and organised activities center..ropes and ground steaks all over the routes around the top.

Car park is quite small for us in a lwb sprinter van too and was full when we arrived leaving us parked on the grass verge. I suspect due to not just the visitors but also the adventure activities, there were 3 large vans parked at the entrance that instantly killed any "vibe" about the rugged area.

If you like to enjoy peace and quiet 🤫 this isnt the place for you! At least not in August... didnt even take a photo as it would have been full of people.

It is however quite pretty if you can ignote the masses, only reason its got the two stars from me... and the litter was minimal for...

Approximately 3kms walk from Princetown is this little piece of tranquility, Foggin Tor Quarry. The now disused railway line is the footpath to the quarry with amazing views in all directions on the walk down The path itself is hardcore stone, with a gentle decline, which is easy to traverse, that said I would not necessarily recommend for anyone with mobility issues. Just remember what declines on the way there will incline on your return. Getting to the quarry from the path, you will be going over large boulders, with boggy verges. Signage is there, but no restrictions to access to the quarry. The area surrounding has evidence of long forgotten dwellings and recent stone dislodgement, with sheep and ponies now making it their home. To walk to the quarry and soak up the sights maybe allow 2-3 hours, I took just under 3 hours but am a...

A fascinating area where man has left his mark on the moor and nature is trying to reclaim. Park the car at the start of the unmade track, then take the short and level walk to the quarry. So much to see...little streams that bubble away as they flow alongside the path, remains of old buildings, the quarry itself and a small lake at the base of a sheer rock face. This site has been used by the Royal Marines for cliff scaling and by Bear Grylls, amongst others. The area then opens up to the grandeur of south Dartmoor, with the old railway bed leading to Princetown and...