West Dart
Ward in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.395, -3.689 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 80 56 |
West Dart lies in the district of South Hams in the county of Devon, on the western edge of south‑west England. The ward sits close to the open moorland of Dartmoor National Park and is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys and the scenic courses of the River Dart, giving it a mix of upland and riverine landscapes.
Life here is largely rural and community‑centred, with agriculture and small‑scale tourism - walkers, artists and nature lovers - forming important parts of the local economy. Historic features such as old stone farms, parish churches and remnants of traditional moorland industry give the area a strong sense of place, while village halls, pubs and volunteer groups keep social life active and closely knit.
Postcode districts covering West Dart
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Exeter 23.6 miles38 km
- Torquay 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Paignton 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Newton Abbot 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Exmouth 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Teignmouth 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Brixham 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Saltash 23.6 miles38 km
- Tavistock 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Ivybridge 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Kingsteignton 11.6 miles18.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Ashprington Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Cornworthy Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Halwell and Moreleigh Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Harberton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Totnes Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Stoke Gabriel Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Blackawton Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Blackawton & Stoke Fleming Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Dartington Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Diptford Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Berry Pomeroy Parish 3.8 miles6 km
- Dittisham Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in West Dart
TQ9 7EH, TQ9 7UR, TQ6 0EN, TQ9 7XA, TQ9 7HG, TQ9 6DN, TQ9 7FQ, TQ9 7UN, TQ6 0JG … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 26.3 miles42.4 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 57.6 miles92.7 km
- Totnes Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Totnes Littlehempston Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
Hotels in West Dart Ad
Schools in West Dart
- Harbertonford C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Goodrington Sands Beach 5.6 miles9 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 12 miles19.2 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 12 miles19.3 km
- Gara Rock beach Beach 12.5 miles20.2 km