Pictures of Postbridge
in the county of Devon
About Postbridge
This lovely old place makes an ideal touring centre for the moor. The village takes its name from the bridge across the River Dart that carried the earliest Darmoor post road between Exeter and South Cornwall. A few yards away lies the primitive-looking structure that is by far the most impressive of Dartmoor's famous clapper bridges. It is roughly constructed from huge chunks of granite and quite probably dates back to the 13th-century, a time when the inner moor was opened up for farming and the mining industry. Always crowded round by visitors, this relic from a veiled past must be the most photographed bridge in the county.
Postbridge is a tiny hamlet, it has a good inn, a well stocked shop and car parking facilities, 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. It is a relaxing place, with just a scattering of buildings, some are old stone cottages which have thrown open their doors to over-night guests, many of which return year after year.
A short distance away lies Bellever with its fascinating hut circles and other pre-historic monuments. In the near-by forest there are excellent way-marked nature trails.
As a centre for touring, Postbridge on the East Dart River, is a place tinged with enviable scenery that would be very hard to beat.
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 Postbridge
| Dartmoor National Park | (1.0 miles, 1.5 km) | Pictures |
| Grey Wethers Stone Circle | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Fernworthy Stone Circle | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Grimspound | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Dartmeet | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Jay's Grave | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Hound Tor Medieval Village | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Becky Falls | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The River Dart Country Park | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Spinster's Rock | (8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Castle Drogo | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Nine Maidens Stone Circle | (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Buckfast Abbey | (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lydford Castle | (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in PostbridgeAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Postbridge
Two Bridges in the county of Devon (3.6 miles, 5.7 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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Dartmeet in the county of Devon (3.8 miles, 6.1 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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Princetown in the county of Devon (4.9 miles, 8.0 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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Buckland in the Moor in the county of Devon (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SE)
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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Chagford in the county of Devon (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NE)
With haunting scenery, quaint cottages, pretty streets and alleyways Chagford has something for everyone.
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Gidleigh in the county of Devon (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction N)
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 (9.0 miles, 14.5 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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Yelverton in the county of Devon (10.6 miles, 17.1 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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Okehampton in the county of Devon (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction N)
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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Zeal Monachorum in the county of Devon (15.9 miles, 25.5 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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Cockington in the county of Devon (17.9 miles, 28.7 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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Brixton in the county of Devon (17.9 miles, 28.7 km, direction S)
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Exeter in the county of Devon (18.4 miles, 29.6 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.
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Plymouth in the county of Devon (18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction SW)
This is a city that evokes stirring memories of England's great maritime past.
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Paignton in the county of Devon (18.7 miles, 30.1 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...
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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Ivybridge Station | (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction S) |
| Newton Abbot Station | (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction E) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction SW) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (18.1 miles, 29.2 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction E) |
| Exeter Airport | (23.4 miles, 37.6 km, direction NE) |
| Postbridge to London | (176.3 miles, 283.7 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Postbridge
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Postbridge center |
| Two Bridges Hotel | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction SW) |
| Bovey Castle | (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction NE) |
| The Edgemoor Country House Hotel And Restaurant | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction E) |
| Fox & Hounds Hotel | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW) |
| The Old School Guesthouse | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SW) |
| Bedford Hotel | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction W) |
| Browns Tavistock | (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction W) |
| Moorlands Links Hotel | (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction SW) |
| The Moorland Hotel | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SW) |
| Sampsons Farm Country Hotel | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction E) |
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