| Coordinates: | 50.664, -3.76 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SX 75 86 |
| Population: | 1,339 |
| Dialling code: | 01647 |
Moretonhampstead is a small market town and civil parish in Teignbridge, Devon, sitting on the north‑eastern edge of Dartmoor. Set amid rolling farmland and open moorland, it has narrow streets and granite buildings clustered around a modest market square, making it a handy gateway for walkers and riders heading onto the moor.
Historically a market and packhorse centre with links to the wool and tin trades, the town still shows its past in coaching inns, a notable parish church and the line of a former mid‑20th century railway. Today the economy leans on agriculture, tourism and small independent businesses, and the community remains lively with local clubs, seasonal events and plenty of outdoor pursuits that reflect its rural character.
Postcode districts covering Moretonhampstead
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Exeter 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Torquay 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Paignton 17.4 miles28 km
- Newton Abbot 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Exmouth 16.1 miles26 km
- Tiverton 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Teignmouth 13.7 miles22 km
- Brixham 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Sidmouth 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Tavistock 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Ivybridge 20.2 miles32.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Moretonhampstead Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- North Bovey Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Bridford Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Chagford Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Drewsteignton Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Lustleigh Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Teign Valley Ward 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Cheriton Bishop Built-up area 4.3 miles7 km
- Dunsford Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Manaton Parish 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Christow Built-up area 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Bovey Ward 5.2 miles8.3 km
Example postcodes in Moretonhampstead
TQ13 8LS, TQ13 8PS, TQ13 8LL, TQ13 8SW, TQ13 8JB, TQ13 8FD, TQ13 8LG, TQ13 8NN, TQ13 8NU … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Cardiff Airport 53.8 miles86.5 km
- Yeoford Railway Station 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Crediton Railway Station 9.6 miles15.5 km
Hotels near Moretonhampstead Ad
- Mill End Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Bovey Castle 5 2 miles3.3 km
- Gidleigh Park 5 5.1 miles8.1 km
- The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Royal Oak Inn 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Tors 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Ship Hotel 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Exeter Court Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Lord Haldon Country Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
Schools in Moretonhampstead
- Moretonhampstead Primary School Primary
- Running Deer School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 9 miles14.5 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 10.8 miles17.4 km
- University of Exeter University 11 miles17.8 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 11.2 miles18.1 km
- St James Park Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Brightley Priory Historic site 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Raddon Hills Hill 13.7 miles22 km
- Bishops Court Estate 14 miles22.6 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 15.1 miles24.3 km