Weather

The South West of England enjoys a relatively mild and temperate climate. The sea which surrounds the south west peninsula has the highest annual average temperature of any sea area around the UK, which in turn leads to some of the highest annual average inland temperatures.

Dartmoor, which is Mill End’s “back garden”, enjoys the benefits of the south west’s temperate climate. Of course the higher moorland – for example Dartmoor’s highest spot, High Willhays, at 2000ft above sea level – can experience both lower temperatures and higher levels of rainfall.

Mill End’s location, at the gentler Eastern edge of Dartmoor and in the tranquil Teign river valley, does mean that weather extremes are rare. The winter months can be particularly appealing, especially on a bright, crispy, frosty morning.  In the Autumn and Winter, evening mists are not uncommon, and make it all the more enjoyable for you to wrap yourself up in the warm candle-light and log-fire warmth of Mill End’s lounges after a day enjoying the Dartmoor outdoors.

Walking is one of the great attractions for many of our guests, with so many delightful walks from our doorstep and from other locations on Dartmoor.  However, as with any walking in the UK, it’s always best to be prepared for changeable weather – click here for our Safe Walking guide with helpful advice on preparing for a day’s walking on the moor.

Check out the weather forecast from the Met Office below, or click here for a printable weather forecast from the BBC