Dartmouth
Parish in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.345, -3.602 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 86 50 |
| Population: | 5,610 |
Dartmouth sits on the steep, wooded banks at the mouth of the River Dart in the district of South Hams, Devon, England. Its deep natural harbour and narrow, cobbled streets give it a compact, maritime character: ferries and foot passengers cross to Kingswear, while Dartmouth's waterfront and cliffs make it popular for sailing and coastal walks.
Historically a fortified medieval port, the town is still defined by its seafaring links - from the riverside Dartmouth Castle to the presence of the Britannia Royal Naval College - and by events such as the Dartmouth Royal Regatta. The local economy leans heavily on tourism, yachting and fishing, complemented by independent shops, galleries and a strong sense of maritime heritage in the community.
Postcode districts covering Dartmouth
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Torquay 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Paignton 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Newton Abbot 12.6 miles20.4 km
- Exmouth 21.8 miles35 km
- Teignmouth 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Brixham 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Ivybridge 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Kingsteignton 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Dawlish 17.6 miles28.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Dartmouth Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Stoke Fleming Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Kingswear Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Dartmouth & East Dart Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Strete Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Dittisham Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Blackawton & Stoke Fleming Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Cornworthy Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Blackawton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Churston with Galmpton Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Brixham Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Slapton Built-up area 4.3 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Dartmouth
TQ6 9TE, TQ6 9EF, TQ6 9HT, TQ6 9RT, TQ6 9DP, TQ6 9NP, TQ6 9JX, TQ6 9QL, TQ6 9HX … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 28.2 miles45.3 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 61.8 miles99.4 km
- Paignton Railway Station 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Totnes Railway Station 7.4 miles11.8 km
Hotels in Dartmouth Ad
Schools in Dartmouth
- Dartmouth Academy All ages
- St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Primary
Local points of interest
- Slapton Sands Beach 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Gara Rock beach Beach 10.9 miles17.5 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 13.1 miles21 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles21.5 km