Sparrowhawk Backpackers

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Welcome to Dartmoor National Park and to Sparrowhawk Backpackers Hostel.

Sparrowhawk Backpackers is located in the hillside village of Moretonhampstead, in the atmospheric Dartmoor National Park, Devon, south-west UK. Great area for hiking, cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, climbing, wild swims and wild camping (camping kit available for hire at Sparrowhawk), for the adventurous traveller.

Dartmoor's ancient archaeological sites, dating back to the Bronze Age, include mystical stone circles, standing stones, burial sites and dwellings. Books, maps and info. are here for you at the hostel and a Tourist Info. Center is close by.

We are 14 miles west of Exeter, the nearest city, (frequent direct bus, 359 Exeter to Moretonhampstead), and about 30 miles from Plymouth. Click on the "getting there" link for maps and directions.

Sparrowhawk is a small, friendly, relaxed, eco-hostel, with bunk house accommodation in a beautifully converted stone stable and also offers a double room, a sunny courtyard and some pet hens. The kitchen is fully equipped.

All this and more at Sparrowhawk:
Solar-heated showers
Wild Camping kit for hire (2 person)
Recycling facilities
Secure place for bikes,kayaks,motorbikes
Village center location
Good pubs and village shops

Accommodation Information

Individuals, Groups and Families welcome. Dorm is open plan with 14 beds divided with full length curtains. Up to 6 beds available through hostelbookers. Also 1 double/family room available .

**2 Person Camping kit for 'Wild Camping'** (in a rucksack and ready to go) is now available for hire for the full Dartmoor experience! See Sparrowhawk Backpackers website, latest info. page for details.

For double room, groups(up to 14) and same day availability call Sparrowhawk Backpackers directly (info.on own website).

Location Information

The hostel is located in Moretonhampstead village centre,(TQ13 8LN) Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Look up www.sparrowhawkbackpackers.co.uk. www.moretonhampstead.net