Pictures of Chagford
in the county of Devon
About Chagford
An old stannery town which takes its name from the old English, meaning a ford covered by gorse. The town gained its prosperity from mining until late in the 16th century. The fact that it lies amidst beautiful moors, woods and rivers of the Dartmoor National Park adds to its enchantment, and today this charming unspoilt little town is a premier tourist destination of Dartmoor.
A walk around the town reveals a wealth of Tudor and Georgian houses, and there is a picturesque 16th-century bridge over the River Teign. Endecott House, is believed to date 16th-century. It was named after John Endecott, one of the Pilgrim Fathers who sailed for America and later, he became Governor of Massachusetts. The building housed the school for over 300 years.
The town's market cross now forms a War Memorial in the churchyard of St.Michael's church. This is a pretty churchyard which has historic tombs and gravestones. The church is quite ancient, it was dedicated in 1261. The interior shimmers with beautiful woodwork, has impressive stone arches, and magnificent windows. There is a most beautiful alter screen and the Lady chapel dates from 1481. Calm and peaceful with many treasures, this is a church in which you should take time to look around, and afterwards spend a few moments in quiet contentment and thanksgiving for the beauty of the church and the surrounding countryside.
North-west lies Gidleigh; where you can see the remains of a small castle and other pre-historic sites. Nearby is Schorhill, site of the finest stone circles on Dartmoor.
With haunting scenery, quaint cottages, pretty streets and alleyways Chagford has something for everyone. There are pleasant shops to browse and excellent inns and public houses for that quiet drink and tasty meal at the end of a pleasant day exploring all that this delightful town has to offer. It is the perfect destination for both coast and countryside, a place from which you will take many joyous memories.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Chagford
| Spinster's Rock | (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Castle Drogo | (2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Fernworthy Stone Circle | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Grimspound | (4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Grey Wethers Stone Circle | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Jay's Grave | (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Becky Falls | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hound Tor Medieval Village | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Nine Maidens Stone Circle | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Dartmoor National Park | (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Okehampton Castle | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Dartmeet | (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| The River Dart Country Park | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Stover Country Park | (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in ChagfordAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Chagford
Gidleigh in the county of Devon (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction W)
The small wooded village of Gidleigh stands in superb wooded countryside at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park.
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Drewsteignton in the county of Devon (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NE)
This attractive village is one of the most beautifully laid out of all Devon villages with pretty cottages set around a fine village square.
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Postbridge in the county of Devon (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SW)
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.
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Okehampton in the county of Devon (8.5 miles, 13.7 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.
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Buckland in the Moor in the county of Devon (9.1 miles, 14.6 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.
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Dartmeet in the county of Devon (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction S)
A popular tourist and beauty spot on Dartmoor. It is the meeting point of the two major tributaries of the River Dart: the East...
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Two Bridges in the county of Devon (9.5 miles, 15.4 km, direction SW)
Two Bridges is the junction of the two major routes across central Dartmoor, and thus attracts a lot of visitors in the summer.
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Zeal Monachorum in the county of Devon (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction N)
Set amid the rolling agricultural heartland of Devon, Zeal Monachorum is the very epitome of the perfect, tranquil Devonian village.
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Princetown in the county of Devon (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SW)
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.
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Exeter in the county of Devon (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction E)
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.
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Yelverton in the county of Devon (16.5 miles, 26.5 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.
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Pinhoe in the county of Devon (17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction E)
Pinhoe now fringes the urban sprawl of Exeter, but there was a time when it was a place standing alone with its own identity.
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Dawlish in the county of Devon (17.6 miles, 28.4 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.
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Cockington in the county of Devon (19.1 miles, 30.7 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...
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Babbacombe in the county of Devon (19.7 miles, 31.6 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.
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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Yeoford Station | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NE) |
| Copplestone Station | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction E) |
| Exeter Airport | (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction E) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (21.0 miles, 33.7 km, direction SW) |
| Chagford to London | (171.6 miles, 276.2 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Chagford
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Chagford center |
| Bovey Castle | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SE) |
| The Edgemoor Country House Hotel And Restaurant | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SE) |
| Fox & Hounds Hotel | (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W) |
| Two Bridges Hotel | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SW) |
| Lord Haldon Hotel | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction E) |
| Sampsons Farm Country Hotel | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SE) |
| Exeter Court Hotel | (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction E) |
| Abode Exeter The Royal Clarence Hotel | (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction E) |
| Mercure Southgate Exeter | (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction E) |
| Passage House Hotel | (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction SE) |
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