| 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 miles
- Exeter 13.9 miles
- Torquay 9.5 miles
- Paignton 10 miles
- Newton Abbot 4.7 miles
- Exmouth 14.5 miles
- Teignmouth 9.1 miles
- Brixham 13.9 miles
- Saltash 25 miles
- Sidmouth 22.5 miles
- Tavistock 19.3 miles
- Ivybridge 15 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ilsington Parish 0 miles
- Coldeast Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Bickington Parish 1.7 miles
- Haytor Vale Built-up area 2 miles
- Brimley Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bovey Tracey Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Heathfield Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Teigngrace Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Bovey Ward 3 miles
- Bradley Ward 3.2 miles
- Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Ward 3.5 miles
- Ashburton Built-up area 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Haytor
TQ12 6HA, TQ13 9RT, TQ13 9XS, TQ13 9JT, TQ12 6LD, TQ13 9RW, TQ12 6FU, TQ12 6JD, TQ12 6PL … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 17.6 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 57.2 miles
- Newton Abbot Railway Station 5.1 miles
- Buckfastleigh Railway Station 5.9 miles
Hotels in Haytor Ad
- The Rock Inn 4
- The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon 4
- Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa 4
- Dartmoor Halfway Inn 3
- The Moorland Hotel 3
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 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 5.5 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles
- Plainmoor Stadium 9.9 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 10 miles
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 10.3 miles
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.2 miles
- Goodrington Sands Beach 11.6 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 13.1 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 13.8 miles
- University of Exeter University 14.3 miles
- St James Park Stadium 14.4 miles