Devon days out near Wheatland Farm cottage and eco lodges: Riding on Dartmoor at Skaigh Stables

Dartmoor is England's largest wilderness, and on horseback is a fabulous way to see it. Skaigh Stables will take you off the tarmac roads and onto the moor.

It's ideal for intrepid and adventurous riders. The scenery varies dramatically, from wild and remote granite tors to gentle purple heather and yellow gorse-covered slopes.

You can book a morning or afternoon ride (arrive for 9.40 or 13.40, lasts 2 hours and cost £36 in 2008) or a pub ride to take you 20 miles or so (arrive for 9.40 and get back about 16.30, cost £60 in 2008 plus buy your lunch). If you want something different, you can ride by the hour for £18.

Children must be 8yrs or over and accompanied. There are also lots of good walks around Belstone for non riders - and a handy village pub!

Getting there: Belstone is about 16 miles from our ecolodges and cottage, on the northern edge of Dartmoor.