Follow in the footsteps of the great writer, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and discover the real story behind The Hound of the Baskervilles. Find out about the various people, locations, myths and legends that inspired this most famous of detective stories. Visit three churches, each with unique stories to tell, and learn about the people in the communities who helped to create the story. Then prepare to explore the dramatic landscape of Dartmoor and visit relevant locations from the novel.
8.5 hours
4-6 people
£135 per person for groups of 4 - 6 people. Smaller groups can be accommodated. Groups of up to 14 can be arranged at an additional cost.
Low – Moderate.
Can arrange pick-up from local accommodation or railway stations.
Locally sourced lunch and Cream Tea included.
Sensible outdoor walking shoes are required. Layered clothing required as the weather can be very changeable. Waterproof coat with hood is recommended.
All year round. Advance booking required.
Most of the experience is accessible, although the walk up to one of the sites is difficult for people with physical disabilities.
Intermediate English required to fully appreciate the experience.
A land of mist and mystery – steeped in folklore and a place of great literary inspiration, with a history of human settlement dating back over 4,000 years
