Pictures of Two Bridges
in the county of Devon
About Two Bridges
One of Dartmoor's most popular tourist destinations and yet there is little here save for a pleasant hotel. But it is the junction of the two major routes across central Dartmoor, and thus attracts a lot of visitors in the summer.
A short distance to the north-east lies Crocken Tor, where once a so called 'Parliament' of tinners met to enact special laws governing the stannery towns. In general such meetings took place on a very occasional basis.
Further north but within easy reach the visitor will find beautiful Wistman's Wood. The wood is close to the West Dart River, it is a wonderland full of mother nature's rich bounty, and includes a fine collection of rare dwarf oak trees. It is a glorious place to visit on a quiet summer evening when everywhere is dappled by the light and shade of a setting sun. The wood takes on the feel of a secret place, the silence is deeply spiritual and the only sound is the early evening twittering of birds and the rustle of leaves beneath your feet.
When visiting this part of Dartmoor, Two Bridges and Wistman's Wood is a must.
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 Two Bridges
| Dartmoor National Park | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Dartmeet | (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Grey Wethers Stone Circle | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Fernworthy Stone Circle | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Grimspound | (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The River Dart Country Park | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Tavistock Abbey | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Jay's Grave | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Hound Tor Medieval Village | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Lydford Castle | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lydford Gorge | (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Buckfast Abbey | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Becky Falls | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Buckland Abbey | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in Two BridgesAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Two Bridges
Princetown, in the county of Devon (1.4 miles, 2.2 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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Postbridge, in the county of Devon (3.6 miles, 5.7 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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Dartmeet, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (3.8 miles, 6.2 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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Buckland in the Moor, in the county of Devon (6.9 miles, 11.0 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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Yelverton, in the county of Devon (7.1 miles, 11.4 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 (7.9 miles, 12.8 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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Gidleigh, in the county of Devon (9.2 miles, 14.9 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 (9.5 miles, 15.4 km, direction NE)
With haunting scenery, quaint cottages, pretty streets and alleyways Chagford has something for everyone.
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Drewsteignton, in the county of Devon (12.5 miles, 20.1 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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Okehampton, in the county of Devon (12.6 miles, 20.2 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 (14.8 miles, 23.7 km, direction S)
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Plymouth, in the county of Devon (15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction SW)
This is a city that evokes stirring memories of England's great maritime past.
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Saltash, in the county of Cornwall (15.3 miles, 24.7 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 (16.1 miles, 25.9 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 (17.2 miles, 27.7 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 | (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction SW) |
| Calstock Station | (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction W) |
| Ivybridge Station | (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction S) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (21.4 miles, 34.4 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (24.4 miles, 39.2 km, direction NE) |
| Exeter Airport | (26.7 miles, 43.0 km, direction NE) |
| Two Bridges to London | (179.6 miles, 288.9 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Two Bridges
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Two Bridges center |
| Two Bridges Hotel | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction SW) |
| The Old School Guesthouse | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SW) |
| Bedford Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction W) |
| Browns Tavistock | (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction W) |
| Moorlands Links Hotel | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SW) |
| The Moorland Hotel | (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction SW) |
| Fox & Hounds Hotel | (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NW) |
| Dartmoor Lodge Hotel | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SE) |
| Bovey Castle | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NE) |
| Dartbridge Inn | (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Two Bridges |
