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 miles
- Exeter 23.6 miles
- Torquay 9.5 miles
- Paignton 6.1 miles
- Newton Abbot 9.7 miles
- Exmouth 20.8 miles
- Teignmouth 13.8 miles
- Brixham 6.8 miles
- Saltash 23.6 miles
- Tavistock 22.6 miles
- Ivybridge 10.3 miles
- Kingsteignton 11.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ashprington Parish 0.7 miles
- Cornworthy Parish 2.1 miles
- Halwell and Moreleigh Parish 2.2 miles
- Harberton Parish 2.4 miles
- Totnes Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Stoke Gabriel Built-up area 3 miles
- Blackawton Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Blackawton & Stoke Fleming Ward 3.2 miles
- Dartington Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Diptford Parish 3.7 miles
- Berry Pomeroy Parish 3.8 miles
- Dittisham Built-up area 4 miles
Example postcodes in West Dart
TQ6 0HD, TQ9 7SW, TQ6 0JD, TQ9 7TE, TQ9 7HU, TQ6 0EU, TQ9 7FX, TQ9 7EA, TQ9 7EY … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 26.3 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 57.6 miles
- Totnes Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Totnes Littlehempston Railway Station 3.1 miles
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 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 7.7 miles
- Slapton Sands Beach 7.8 miles
- Plainmoor Stadium 9.2 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 9.7 miles
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 9.8 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 11.3 miles
- Bantham Beach Beach 11.7 miles
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 12 miles
- South Milton Sands Beach 12 miles
- Gara Rock beach Beach 12.5 miles