Pictures of Princetown
in the county of Devon
About Princetown
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. None-the-less, Princetown is surrounded by many picturesque villages with a whole host of beauty spots which form part of the world famous scenery of Dartmoor, known for its rocky outcrops, sparkling rivers, woodlands and remote vast acres of open moorland.
Princetown offers shops, inns, leisure facilities, good hotels and friendly bed and breakfast homes. At the edge of the town it is not unusual to see some of the gentle wild ponies that roam freely in the sun-kissed glades of the near-by Dartmoor Forest.
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 Princetown
| Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Dartmoor National Park | (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Dartmeet | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Grey Wethers Stone Circle | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Tavistock Abbey | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Fernworthy Stone Circle | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Grimspound | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Buckland Abbey | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The River Dart Country Park | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Lydford Gorge | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lydford Castle | (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Dartmoor Wildlife Park | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Jay's Grave | (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hound Tor Medieval Village | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Buckfast Abbey | (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in PrincetownAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Princetown
Two Bridges, in the county of Devon (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NE)
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, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E)
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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Postbridge, in the county of Devon (4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE)
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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Yelverton, in the county of Devon (5.7 miles, 9.1 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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Tavistock, a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction W)
This pleasant market town plays host to what is possibly Devon's most entertaining annual fair, the Goose Fair, normally...
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Buckland in the Moor, in the county of Devon (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction E)
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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Gidleigh, in the county of Devon (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NE)
The small wooded village of Gidleigh stands in superb wooded countryside at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park.
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Chagford, in the county of Devon (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction NE)
With haunting scenery, quaint cottages, pretty streets and alleyways Chagford has something for everyone.
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Okehampton, in the county of Devon (13.3 miles, 21.4 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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Brixton, in the county of Devon (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction S)
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Plymouth, in the county of Devon (13.8 miles, 22.1 km, direction SW)
This is a city that evokes stirring memories of England's great maritime past.
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Drewsteignton, in the county of Devon (13.8 miles, 22.3 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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Saltash, in the county of Cornwall (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW)
Famous for its two great bridges than span the River Tamar, this little town, known as 'the gateway to Cornwall' is both pretty and interesting.
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Callington, in the county of Cornwall (14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction W)
The little town of Callington can be found a short distance from the River Tamar and is close to the River Lynher, in a quiet region which was once known for its prosperous tin mines.
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Newton Ferrers, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (16.1 miles, 26.0 km, direction S)
A place of sheer enchantment with narrow streets crammed with characterful properties, leading down to the estuary where many small boats are beached and moored.
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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Plymouth City Airport | (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction SW) |
| Calstock Station | (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction W) |
| Bere Alston Station | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction W) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (22.7 miles, 36.5 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (25.8 miles, 41.4 km, direction NE) |
| Exeter Airport | (28.1 miles, 45.2 km, direction NE) |
| Princetown to London | (180.9 miles, 291.1 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Princetown
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Princetown center |
| Two Bridges Hotel | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) |
| The Old School Guesthouse | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SW) |
| Bedford Hotel | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction W) |
| Browns Tavistock | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W) |
| Moorlands Links Hotel | (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW) |
| The Moorland Hotel | (7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction S) |
| Fox & Hounds Hotel | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW) |
| The Coachouse Hotel & Restaurant | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction W) |
| Dartmoor Lodge Hotel | (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction E) |
| Dartbridge Inn | (10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Princetown |
