Home > Explore South Devon > Dartmoor > South Devon Villages in Dartmoor
South Devon Villages in Dartmoor
South Devon Villages in Dartmoor
The southern half of Devon is dominated by Dartmoor. The moorland is an area of steep wooded hills and rocky outcrops, latticed with dozens of narrow lanes which thread together the tiny moorland hamlets and villages. Here are just a few in South Devon.
One of Devon's "dream villages" nestling on the edge of the Moor.
Set high in the Teign Valley close to the Kennick and Tottiford reservoirs.
A solid granite-built village on the edge of dartmoor, a few miles northwest of Ivybridge.
Occupies the topmost reaches of the Teign valley in glorious countryside.
A delightful moorland village with attractive farm shop and tea shop for tired walkers.
A pretty village next to Haytor and the Granite railway.
Picture postcard village - a steep sided tree covered valley with the Teign running along it.
Beautiful views with rock formation Bowerman's Nose, a much photographed landmark nearby.
White thatched cottages encircle a large village green.
Set in wild beautiful moorland. Direct access to open moorland walks, including Scorriton Down.
Close to Cadover Bridge, a popular picnic spot, with easy access to the moor.
Attractive, well kept village on the fringe of Dartmoor.
The village everyone knows through the popular song - Widecombe is a big draw for visitors the world over.
Your Itinerary Planner
Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
