Owley Gate Walk and The Pack Horse, South Brent
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 3
The walk:
Our Owley Gate walk starts with that lovely feeling of stepping straight out onto Dartmoor.
This is a good one for families who want open space without making the day feel too complicated. Ugborough Beacon gives the area a strong sense of place, while Scad Brook adds the softer, slower bit of the walk with water, trees and places to pause.
In warmer months, the brook can become the main event. Clear little pools, splashing, paddling and picnic stops all make this feel like a proper Dartmoor summer wander.
Expect open moorland, uneven ground, grassy tracks, brookside sections, muddy patches after rain and very little formal structure. This is part of the charm, but it does mean decent footwear and weather awareness are still important.
The food and drink stop:
The Pack Horse is a relaxed village pub in the heart of South Brent, which makes it a useful stop for families exploring the southern edge of Dartmoor. It works especially well after Owley Gate because you can come off the moor and be back in a village setting without turning the day into a big extra drive.
The garden is a real bonus here. It is spacious, relaxed and handy with children, and there are often a few toys or games knocking around, currently including giant Connect 4.
They are not serving food at the moment, so treat this as a post walk drink stop rather than a pub meal plan. Sometimes you can bring your own food into the garden, but check with the pub before relying on that.
South Brent also gives you a few easy extras, with a village shop, Co op, charity shop and other small village stops nearby if you want to make the outing feel a bit more rounded.
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Enjoy
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