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Recommended Towns & Villages near Widecombe in the Moor

Church of St Peter, Buckland in the Moor, Devon

Buckland in the Moor (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction S)

This is one of Devon's "dream villages" with an attractive small church dating from the 13th century and a cluster of picturesque thickly thatched country cottages with the most "English" of country gardens...

Peaceful waters

Dartmeet (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW)

A popular tourist and beauty spot on Dartmoor. It is the meeting point of the two major tributaries of the River Dart: the East Dart and West Dart...

Clapper Bridge at Postbridge, Dartmoor, Devon

Postbridge (19 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction W)

Postbridge is a tiny hamlet, yet this richly wooded area, at the heart of the moor has become a natural starting point for the thousands of visitors who annually come to explore the splendour and wonders of the moor...

Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey (23 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction E)

The pretty town of Bovey Tracey borders with the beautiful landscape of Dartmoor...

Crockern Tor

Two Bridges (3 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction W)

Two Bridges is the junction of the two major routes across central Dartmoor, and thus attracts a lot of visitors in the summer...

Chagford, Devon. The Three Crowns Hotel

Chagford (9 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction N)

With haunting scenery, quaint cottages, pretty streets and alleyways Chagford has something for everyone...

Dartmoor ponies at Princetown, Devon. May 2006

Princetown (5 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction W)

Princetown is the highest village within the Dartmoor National Park, some call it the bleakest centre of the moors which is probably largely due to the town being the home of notorious Dartmoor Prison...

Gidleigh Church, on the edge of Dartmoor

Gidleigh (3 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N)

The small wooded village of Gidleigh stands in superb wooded countryside at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park...

View from Castle Drogo on a wet August day

Drewsteignton (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction N)

This attractive village is one of the most beautifully laid out of all Devon villages with pretty cottages set around a fine village square...

The Tower, Buckland Abbey, Devon

Yelverton (7 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SW)

Yelverton, by-passed by the picturesque River Meavy is situated on the south-western fringes of Dartmoor. It is a quaint little town surrounded by fine scenery with easy access to some of the loveliest places on Dartmoor...

Shaldon Beach, Shaldon, Devon.

Shaldon (28 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction E)

A lovely place that has all the hallmarks of a small resort fishing village, including two glowing sandy beaches...

Horse-drawn cart and the Blacksmith's shop.

Cockington (97 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction SE)

This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient parkland, or take a romantic drive around Cockington in a.....

Okehampton Castle in Devon

Okehampton (15 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NW)

There has been a settlement at Okehampton since the Bronze-Age, later it became a prosperous Saxon town with the Saxon Lords being overthrown at the time of the Conquest...

Teignmouth

Teignmouth (104 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction E)

Teignmouth is a lively seaside town with a busy working harbour that is an endless source of fascination and pleasure...

Tavistock Town Hall

Tavistock (63 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction W)

Tavistock is located in Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. It has a rich history, a charming market, and is known for its scenic surroundings...

Paignton with Torquay in the background

Paignton (171 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Devon (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SE)

This delightful seaside resort with its snug little harbour is a place where visitors can enjoy a holiday of endless hours of enchantment and summer fun. Paignton lies.....

Light on the water 3

Babbacombe (62 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction SE)

With its lovely Blue Flag beaches, pleasant gardens, pedrestrianised shopping areas, and friendly ambience, Babbacombe makes an enjoyable resort for a family holiday...

Dawlish promenade and red cliffs June 2009

Dawlish (102 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Devon (15.3 miles, 24.5 km, direction E)

Dawlish is an attractive holiday resort on the Devon coast, it lies between the picturesque estuaries of both the River Exe and the River Teign...

The frozen Exeter Canal

Exeter (236 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Devon (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction NE)

Exeter is a bustling city in the heart of the county of Devon. It's mix of modern and functional with old and cultural makes for an interesting place to live, and to visit...

View of a cottage along the River Dart at Dittisham

Dittisham (37 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction SE)

Attractive unspoilt village in a tranquil setting overlooking the widest part of the River Dart...

Recommended attractions near Widecombe in the Moor

Road in Dartmoor, Hound Tor, Dartmoor, County Devon, England

Hound Tor Medieval Village (1 Pictures)

(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction NE)

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Kitty Jay's Grave, near Widecombe on the moor, Devon

Jay's Grave (1 Pictures)

(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction NE)

As English legends go, that of Jay's Grave is a very sad and lonely one. The ancient Dartmoor legend of Jay's Grave is about a.....

One of the huts at the Bronze-Age village of Grimspound, on Dartmoor

Grimspound (4 Pictures)

(2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction N)

Dartmoor often makes its visitors uneasy with haunting tales of terror as immortalised in the stories of Conan Doyle, and this.....

Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor

Becky Falls (14 Pictures)

(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE)

Becky Falls is a romantic beauty spot hidden in the countryside close to the old town of Bovey Tracey. The spot is noted for its.....

Looking down the Okement, Dartmoor National Park, Devon

Dartmoor National Park (802 Pictures)

(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W)

An exploration of the hauntingly beautiful Dartmoor National Park cannot be under-taken in just one short visit. To truly explore.....

Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast Abbey (29 Pictures)

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)

One of the most amazing things about this fine abbey is that it was built almost entirely by amateur builders. The Benedictine.....

Fernworthy Stone Circle, near Chagford, Devon

Fernworthy Stone Circle (1 Pictures)

(6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NW)

Fernworthy Stone Circles are set against the majestic backdrop of some of Dartmoor's highest peaks, in a beautiful forest spot.....

Grey Wethers Stone Circle, near Okehampton, Devon

Grey Wethers Stone Circle (1 Pictures)

(6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction NW)

This unique double ringed circle is less dramatic than most and is interesting for the fact that the circles lie side by side.....

Castle Drogo, Near Exeter, Devon

Castle Drogo (22 Pictures)

(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction N)

Fortune rarely smiles on people the way it did on Sir Julius Drewe. In 1899 at the age of 33 he was able to retire from the.....

Spinster's Rock, Drewsteignton, Dartmoor, County Devon, England

Spinster's Rock (1 Pictures)

(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction N)

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Dartington hall gardens, near Totnes, Devon

Dartington Hall (14 Pictures)

(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SE)

Outstanding grounds surround this late 14th century house, with original great hall, outer courtyard and a collection of other.....

Merrivale rows also know has the Plague Market, - On Dartmoor

Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement (3 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction W)

Set in a dark, brooding corner of Dartmoor, the Merrivale Rows show a vast variety of shape and formation. The site is also.....

Totnes Castle, Totnes, Devon

Totnes Castle (1 Pictures)

(11.3 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE)

Built by the Normans in the 11th century, Totnes castle has one of the best preserved shell keeps in England...

berry pomeroy castle

Berry Pomeroy Castle (5 Pictures)

(11.7 miles, 18.7 km, direction SE)

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The Barbican - Okehampton Castle

Okehampton Castle (19 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 22.0 km, direction NW)

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Bridge over the river at Lydford Gorge, Devon.

Lydford Gorge (49 Pictures)

(13.8 miles, 22.3 km, direction W)

A picturesque stone bridge crosses the River Lyd just south of the village of Lydford. At this point the river often falls fast.....

Lydford Castle, Lydford, Devon

Lydford Castle (1 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction W)

A simple square keep is all that remains of Lydford Castle. The castle, standing on a small mound in the shadow of the church.....

Babbacombe Model Village

Babbacombe Model Village (7 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction SE)

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The Tower, Buckland Abbey, Devon

Buckland Abbey (4 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction W)

Buckland Abbey is situated near Yelverton at the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. It was built as a 13th century Cistercian.....

Powderham Castle Gardens July 2005

Powderham Castle (13 Pictures)

(16.1 miles, 25.8 km, direction E)

Built over 600 years ago, Powderham Castle is the historic home of the Earl of Devon. The Castle is still lived in by the.....


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