Widecombe-in-the-Moor, a pretty village, or tourist trap ?. Famous as the Dartmoor town, it gets very busy in summer, lots of coaches and walkers.
Tea rooms, walks, pubs and restaurants, and a large car park.
Famous for the song Widecombe Fair.Uncle Tom Cobbly and all, not forgetting Harry Hawk ! Fair is second Tuesday in September.
The nice church here is known as the Cathedral of the Moor, although is actually called The Church Of St.Pancras.
.Shilstone Rocks Riding Centre, Widecombe-in-the-Moor TQ13 7TF
Ride on Dartmoor. Shilstone Rocks Riding Centre information
The Church House, Widecombe-in-the-Moor TQ13 7TA
A classic 16th century building. The Church House information
Manaton, Haytor
A nice village to visit. Manaton information
Grimspound, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
A walk on Dartmoor. Grimspound information
Visit some of the rest of Dartmoor's popular spots including Haytor and Dartmeet.
Towns Near Widecombe-in-the-Moor To Visit - straight line distance:
Buckland-in-the-Moor Tourist Information (2.08 miles) Haytor Tourist Information (2.46 miles) Poundsgate Tourist Information (2.77 miles) Dartmeet Tourist Information (3.55 miles)