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About Widecombe in the Moor
The moor is Dartmoor, where this village made famous by the words of the traditional "Widecombe Fair" song, lies tucked neatly away in a hollow. It is a peaceful location, with beautiful views of woodland, moor and granite tors, showing little of the gloom often associated with Dartmoor.
St.Pancras is the local village church, this occupies a picturesque setting behind a low stone wall, it has a sturdy clock-face tower graced with intricate pinnacles. Inside the church visitors may see a host of historic church treasures, these include the remains of a rood screen, with painted figure panels. The church dates from the 14th-century and is certainly the most enduring feature of the village. Huddled around the church grounds are typical Dartmoor properties, whilst in the churchyard are graves from several centuries. St.Pancras has long been known as the "Cathedral of the Moors" this is due to it being a large church which can be viewed from miles around.
The village has some interesting architecture and modern visitor attractions, its streets and narrow lanes are crammed with gift shops, graft shops and galleries. These are almost impassable during the summer months, especially in September when the annual fair is held.
Widecombe has become a year round destination, its lovely valley location, moors and wildlife draw visitors at every season. The rural countryside around here is equally beautiful at any time of year with each season bringing its own special vista's; Snow covered fields in winter, dancing Snowdrops and young lambs in Spring, clear blue skies of summer, and in the fall rich russet leaves crunching beneath your feet.
Here there really is a kind of magic, if you give full reign to your imagination you can almost see Old Uncle Tom Cobley with his friends making their way to the fair.
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 Widecombe in the Moor
| Hound Tor Medieval Village | (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Jay's Grave | (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Grimspound | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Becky Falls | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Dartmeet | (3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Dartmoor National Park | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The River Dart Country Park | (4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Buckfast Abbey | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Fernworthy Stone Circle | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Grey Wethers Stone Circle | (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Stover Country Park | (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Castle Drogo | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Spinster's Rock | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Dartington Hall | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement | (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in Widecombe in the MoorAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Widecombe in the Moor
Buckland in the Moor, in the county of Devon (2.2 miles, 3.5 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, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW)
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 (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction W)
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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Two Bridges, in the county of Devon (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction W)
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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Chagford, in the county of Devon (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction N)
With haunting scenery, quaint cottages, pretty streets and alleyways Chagford has something for everyone.
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Princetown, in the county of Devon (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction W)
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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Gidleigh, in the county of Devon (8.0 miles, 12.9 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, 14.4 km, direction N)
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 (13.3 miles, 21.4 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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Cockington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (13.6 miles, 21.9 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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Okehampton, in the county of Devon (14.1 miles, 22.7 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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Tavistock, a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (14.6 miles, 23.5 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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Paignton, in the county of Devon (14.6 miles, 23.5 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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Babbacombe, in the county of Devon (14.7 miles, 23.6 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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Dawlish, in the county of Devon (15.3 miles, 24.5 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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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Newton Abbot Station | (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction E) |
| Totnes Station | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SE) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NE) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction SW) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction NE) |
| Exeter Airport | (20.5 miles, 32.9 km, direction NE) |
| Widecombe in the Moor to London | (173.1 miles, 278.5 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Widecombe in the Moor
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Widecombe in the Moor center |
| Dartmoor Lodge Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SE) |
| Bovey Castle | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction N) |
| The Edgemoor Country House Hotel And Restaurant | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E) |
| Dartbridge Inn | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S) |
| Coombe Cross Hotel | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction E) |
| Two Bridges Hotel | (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction W) |
| Sampsons Farm Country Hotel | (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction E) |
| Passage House Hotel | (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction E) |
| Cott Inn | (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE) |
| Lord Haldon Hotel | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Widecombe in the Moor |
