| Coordinates: | 50.56, -3.707 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SX 79 74 |
| Dialling code: | 01364 (Ashburton) |
The ward centred on Haytor sits on the southern fringe of Dartmoor within Teignbridge, Devon, characterised by dramatic granite tors, open moorland and long views down the Teign valley towards the coast. It’s a popular spot for walkers and climbers, with an upland character that contrasts with the more sheltered farmland in the lower parts of the ward.
There’s a visible industrial past in the form of 19th‑century granite quarrying, but today the local economy leans on tourism, outdoor recreation and agriculture, with many people commuting to nearby towns such as Newton Abbot and Exeter. Social life is centred on small, close‑knit villages, village halls and pubs, and a strong attachment to Dartmoor traditions and landscape conservation.
Postcode districts covering Haytor
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Exeter 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Torquay 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Paignton 10 miles16.1 km
- Newton Abbot 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Exmouth 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Teignmouth 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Brixham 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Saltash 25 miles40.2 km
- Sidmouth 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Tavistock 19.3 miles31 km
- Ivybridge 15 miles24.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Ilsington Parish 0 miles0 km
- Coldeast Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bickington Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Haytor Vale Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Brimley Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bovey Tracey Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Heathfield Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Teigngrace Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bovey Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Bradley Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Ashburton Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Haytor
TQ13 9XX, TQ12 6LF, TQ12 6HT, TQ12 6YX, TQ12 6JA, TQ13 9RR, TQ13 9RP, TQ13 9XU, TQ12 6HQ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 57.2 miles92.1 km
- Newton Abbot Railway Station 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Buckfastleigh Railway Station 5.9 miles9.6 km
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Schools in Haytor
- Blackpool C of E Primary School Primary
- Ilsington C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 5 miles8.1 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 10 miles16 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.2 miles18 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 13.1 miles21 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 13.8 miles22.1 km
- University of Exeter University 14.3 miles23 km
- St James Park Stadium 14.4 miles23.1 km