Pictures of Drewsteignton
in the county of Devon
About Drewsteignton
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 village retains an air of timelessness, its beauty and its lovely 16th century arched bridge spanning the waters of the Teign are well known tourist attractions, ensuring a constant stream of summer visitors.
Drewsteignton stands almost on the crest of a steep sided ridge at the edge of the Dartmoor National Park where the countryside becomes immediately spectacular. It is a picture book of thatched cottages with splendid views over the Teign Gorge whose swiftly flowing waters tumble prettily over mossed boulders. In the distance there are vista's of thickly wooded Devon hills.
As well as thatched cottages visitors to the village can expect to see a fine church of the late 15th century and nearby Castle Drogo whose one time owner Julius Drewe lies buried in Drewsteignton churchyard beneath a memorial by Luytens. Prestonbury Castle, an Iron-Age hillfort and the giant Spinsters Rock, believed to be a Neolithic burial chamber. All are distinctly different, but equally memorable.
To fully appreciate this spectacular stretch of the Teign Valley it is best to abandon your car and take advantage of the many picturesque walks, particularly along the river.
The Anglers Rest pub beside Fingle Bridge makes a pleasant place to stop, enjoy a drink or snack on the river bank whilst enjoying peace and appealing riverside scenery.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Drewsteignton
| Castle Drogo | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) | Pictures |
| Spinster's Rock | (2.0 miles, 3.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Fernworthy Stone Circle | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Grimspound | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Becky Falls | (6.7 miles, 10.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Jay's Grave | (6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| The Nine Maidens Stone Circle | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hound Tor Medieval Village | (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Grey Wethers Stone Circle | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Okehampton Castle | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Dartmoor National Park | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Stover Country Park | (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Exeter Cathedral | (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Dartmeet | (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| The River Dart Country Park | (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in DrewsteigntonAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Drewsteignton
Chagford, in the county of Devon (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SW)
With haunting scenery, quaint cottages, pretty streets and alleyways Chagford has something for everyone.
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Gidleigh, in the county of Devon (4.1 miles, 6.7 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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Zeal Monachorum, in the county of Devon (8.0 miles, 12.9 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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Postbridge, in the county of Devon (9.0 miles, 14.5 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 (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction W)
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 (11.1 miles, 17.9 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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Exeter, in the county of Devon (11.4 miles, 18.4 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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Dartmeet, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (11.7 miles, 18.9 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 (12.5 miles, 20.1 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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Princetown, in the county of Devon (13.8 miles, 22.3 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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Pinhoe, in the county of Devon (14.5 miles, 23.4 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 (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction SE)
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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Tavistock, a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction SW)
This pleasant market town plays host to what is possibly Devon's most entertaining annual fair, the Goose Fair, normally...
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Mariansleigh, in the county of Devon (19.3 miles, 31.0 km, direction N)
This charming tiny village is set in lovely rural mid-Devonshire countryside within a short distance from the meandering River Mole in the beautiful Mole Valley, and the picturesque Crooked Oak stream.
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Yelverton, in the county of Devon (19.4 miles, 31.3 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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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Yeoford Station | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NE) |
| Copplestone Station | (7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction N) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction E) |
| Exeter Airport | (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction E) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (23.9 miles, 38.5 km, direction SW) |
| Drewsteignton to London | (169.0 miles, 271.9 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Drewsteignton
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Drewsteignton center |
| Bovey Castle | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction S) |
| The Edgemoor Country House Hotel And Restaurant | (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction SE) |
| Lord Haldon Hotel | (9.5 miles, 15.4 km, direction E) |
| Coombe Cross Hotel | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction SE) |
| Thistle Exeter | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction E) |
| Abode Exeter The Royal Clarence Hotel | (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction E) |
| Exeter Court Hotel | (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction E) |
| Mercure Southgate Exeter | (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction E) |
| The Devon Hotel | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction E) |
| Buckerell Lodge Hotel | (12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Drewsteignton |
