Towns & Villages in Dartmoor
Ashburton, Dartmoor National Park
Ashburton is located on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park offering great access to Dartmoor, South Devon and the cities Exeter and Plymouth. It's the largest settlement within Dartmoor National Park and a great base for a holiday in this part of Devon Experience a variety of Dar...
Belstone, Dartmoor National Park
The best village/town from which to walk in Dartmoor National Park. Amazing variety of moorland landscapes, tors and river valleys to explore. If you are a keen walker then Belstone is essential visiting This beautiful moorland village is located on the edge of Dartmoor National Park's north mo...
Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor National Park
Gateway town to the most popular area of Dartmoor in the eastern section of the National Park. Also provides easy access to Exeter and the Exe Estuary, Plymouth, South Devon and The English Riviera Visit some of Dartmoor's most famous tors including Haytor Rocks and Hound Tor. Great for wa...
Buckfastleigh, Dartmoor National Park
Super location by the River Dart near beautiful woodland and on the fringe of Dartmoor's south moor Visit top Dartmoor and South Devon visitor attractions including Buckfast Abbey, the South Devon Railway, Dartmoor Otters and Buckfast Butterflies, Pennywell Farm and the River Dart Country...
Buckland in the Moor, Dartmoor National Park
Much photographed, pretty village in the popular and less wild eastern section of Dartmoor National Park. Known for its collection of thatched houses Drive the country lanes that rise from Ashburton to Buckland-in-the-Moor and continue to Widecombe-in-the-Moor Take in the extraordinary views...
Chagford, Dartmoor National Park
Situated in the north eastern section of Dartmoor National Park, Chagford regularly appears in the national press as one of the most desirable places to live in the UK. Essential Dartmoor visiting Discover high moorland and the sources of the River Teign. The amazing Teign Gorge, Castle Drogo (...
Dartmeet, Dartmoor National Park
The East River Dart and West River Dart converge at Dartmeet to form the River Dart after which Dartmoor is named. The Dartmeet area is known for its high number of stepping stones on which you can cross the rivers when the water levels are relatively low See Dartmeet's ruined clapper bridge, e...
Drewsteignton, Dartmoor National Park
Pretty village near the northern border of Dartmoor National Park. The Dartmoor beauty spot Fingle Bridge, the stunning Teign Gorge and the National Trust's Castle Drogo are nearby Superb base for a walking holiday. Drewsteignton is on the Two Moors Way and the Teign Gorge provides some of the...
Dunsford, Dartmoor National Park
Village on the north eastern border of Dartmoor National Park located between the high moor and Exeter. The Teign Valley provides easy access to South Devon and The English Riviera Walk Dunsford Wood and Dunsford Nature Reserve. Known locally for their amazing early show of wild daffodils after...
Exeter, Dartmoor National Park
Beautiful, compact city easily accessible from Dartmoor via the A30 and A38. Great for a day trip if you're on holiday in Dartmoor Visit some of the Westcountry's best historical and cultural visitor attractions in the city. Exeter Cathedral and Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Galle...
Haytor Vale, Dartmoor National Park
Village in the eastern section of Dartmoor below the National Park's most famous tor Walk to Haytor Rocks and Hound Tor. Enjoy huge views across Dartmoor and down to the South Devon coast. Learn about the area's history in the Haytor National Park Visitor Centre. Explore Haytor Down and vi...
Hennock, Dartmoor National Park
Village in the gorgeous, under-visited north eastern section of Dartmoor National Park Enjoy a pub lunch at The Palk Arms. If history and culture are of interest, pop over the road to Hennock St Mary's Church which has some magnificent 15th century paintings on its rood screen Visit England's...
Village on the edge of Dartmoor's south moor near the sublime Dart Gorge and beauty spot Spitchwick. The Dartmoor gateway towns Ashburton and Buckfastleigh are below to the east and south east Follow the long distance walking route the Two Moors Way from Holne up onto Dartmoor's south moor. Enj...
Ivybridge, Dartmoor National Park
Ivybridge is Dartmoor's gateway town to the south moor. It sits below high moorland and is a short distance from the South Devon coast. The A38 Devon Expressway passes by on its way to Plymouth. Great location for moor and sea Walk the Two Moors Way to the heart of Dartmoor's south moor. This l...
Lustleigh, Dartmoor National Park
Beautiful Dartmoor village in a wooded valley in eastern section of the National Park. The Dartmoor gateway town Bovey Tracey is nearby Super place to enjoy local food and drink in The Cleave village pub or Primrose Tea Rooms overlooking the village square and St John the Baptist Church Walk...
Lydford, Dartmoor National Park
Amazing village on the western border of the National Park sat below the wild, western flank of Dartmoor Visit Lydford Gorge (National Trust) and Lydford Castle (English Heritage) Relax in The Castle Inn village pub which is next to Lydford Castle (English Heritage) Enjoy the circular walk...
Manaton, Dartmoor National Park
Village in a magnificent location between high moor and one of Dartmoor's most beautiful steep-sided valleys. Manaton sits above the Dartmoor gateway town Bovey Tracey in the eastern section of the National Park Wander to Hayne Down and the famous Dartmoor landmark Bowerman's Nose. Continu...
Pretty, archetypal English village in the south western section of Dartmoor National Park Relax at The Royal Oak pub by the village church and green Walk to the superb Burrator Reservoir and yomp to the top of the many tors that fringe the water. Continue to Dartmoor's high moor. Drive the B3...
Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park
Major Dartmoor gateway town to the National Park's high moor. Drive the B3212 west to the moor around southern England's highest pub, the Warren House Inn Visit the Miniature Pony Centre. Spend time at other local tourist attractions including Castle Drogo (National Trust) Head up to the loca...
North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park
Classic English village in the eastern section of Dartmoor. The village green is fringed by pretty houses, a top pub and North Bovey St John's Church Relax at the Ring of Bells Inn. One of Dartmoor's best pubs, there's a great seating area in front of the pub by the village green. The luxury ho...
North Brentor, Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor's highest and wildest ground is located in the north and west of the National Park. North Brentor and Brentor/Brent Tor sit on the western border of Dartmoor National Park providing sensational views of this flank of high, wild moorland Brentor/Brent Tor provide one of Dartmoor's best...
Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park
Okehampton sits below the highest ground on Dartmoor and in southern England. If you want to walk the National Park's highest peaks then Okehampton is an ideal base In addition to walking, Okehampton offers a range of other outdoor activities from cycling to abseiling, horse riding to wild...
Plymouth, Dartmoor National Park
'Britain's ocean city' is situated just south west of Dartmoor National Park. Plymouth is arguably the best located city in the UK overlooking Plymouth Sound and the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines. The city's waterside areas are stunning Visit top attractions including the N...
Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park
Super location in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. The B3212 is the major Dartmoor trans-moorland road and Postbridge is situated in the middle of it Visit Postbridge's famous clapper bridge spanning the East Dart River Buy an ice cream or cream tea from the local store and relax on...
Princetown, Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor's most famous village/town, Princetown is located on high moor in the central section of the National Park. It sits between Dartmoor's north and south moors and is home to the imposing Dartmoor Prison Learn more about Dartmoor National Park in the Princetown National Park Visitor Centr...
Sourton, Dartmoor National Park
Village through which the A386 runs on the north west border of Dartmoor below the National Park's highest and wildest ground. Sourton is a short distance from the Dartmoor gateway town Okehampton. The village is also close to the A30 which offers fast access to Cornwall Enjoy a drink in The Hi...
South Brent, Dartmoor National Park
Super location between moor and sea on the south eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Visit nearby Avon Dam Reservoir. This stunning reservoir acts as a gateway to the south moor. Head for Shipley Bridge car park and follow the tarmac road (no vehicle access) to the dam Walk Dartmoor...
South Zeal, Dartmoor National Park
Beautiful Dartmoor village near the north border of the National Park. Located below the vast bulk of Cosdon Hill and Dartmoor's north moor Enjoy local food and drink at the Oxenham Arms and the King's Arms Wander across to Sticklepath village to visit the National Trust's Finc...
Sticklepath, Dartmoor National Park
Village in great location on the edge of Dartmoor's north moor. Sticklepath sits below Cosdon Hill and is situated at the eastern end of Belstone Cleave. The village is near the A30 Visit the National Trust's Finch Foundry. Other National Trust properties in the area include Castle Drogo and Ly...
Tamar Valley AONB, Dartmoor National Park
The Tamar Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) that borders the west side of Dartmoor National Park. The AONB is located on either side of the River Tamar where Devon meets Cornwall. Stunning landscape. One of the most under-visited areas of beauty in the UK. Away from the...
Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park
Part of a rare UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tavistock is located on the western border of Dartmoor National Park and the eastern border of the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It's an amazing area that relatively few people know about Discover the town's fascinating past. Explore...
Two Bridges, Dartmoor National Park
Two Bridges is a famous beauty spot in the heart of Dartmoor National Park near Princetown. It's the place from which most people walk to get to the remarkable Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve. Two Bridges is located where the trans-moorland B3212 and B3357 roads intersect so it's a super p...
Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor National Park
Iconic Dartmoor village in the super popular eastern section of the National Park Enjoy pub lunches and cream teas. Try The Old Inn in the centre of the village or the award-winning The Rugglestone Inn nearby Visit Widecombe-in-the-Moor's famous church Head up onto the moor for amazing view...