Pullabrook Woods Walk and The Rock Inn, Ilsington
- Jun 27
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 10
The walk:
Our Pullabrook Woods walk starts from a tucked away car park and heads through woodland tracks towards the river.
The shorter option is around 1km to the open riverside area, which makes it a brilliant choice for younger legs, slower days or families who want a small adventure without committing to a longer loop.
The extended route is around 3.2km and takes you further through the woods, including Hisley Bridge and a steeper forestry track section. That version is better for families who want a bit more walking, more woodland and a fuller outing before food. If you fancy walking this on your own, it can be done in 40mins no problem.
Expect trees, river sounds, muddy ground after rain, log piles, plenty of bird species and lots of places where children will want to stop and look at things. After rain, you can expect fast flowing water levels too.
The food and drink stop:
The Rock Inn is based in a lovely village just off Haytor and works well as a food and drink stop for Pullabrook Woods, Yarner Wood, Haytor Quarry and other east Dartmoor days.
The Rock Inn has a proper restaurant feel while still working as a Dartmoor pub stop. It is good for lunch, dinner and drinks and it has a beautiful shady garden with umbrellas and benches, which is handy when you want fresh air without sitting in full sun. Did you know The Rock Inn has recieved 2AA rosettes?
This is a good pick if you want the food side of the day to feel a little more special. Think good food, a village setting, a relaxed garden and somewhere to properly land after a woodland wander.
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Enjoy
Dartmoor Partner
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