| 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 miles
- Exeter 11.4 miles
- Torquay 16.1 miles
- Paignton 17.4 miles
- Newton Abbot 11.4 miles
- Exmouth 16.1 miles
- Tiverton 20.7 miles
- Teignmouth 13.7 miles
- Brixham 21.4 miles
- Sidmouth 22.9 miles
- Tavistock 18.8 miles
- Ivybridge 20.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Moretonhampstead Built-up area 0.3 miles
- North Bovey Parish 3 miles
- Bridford Parish 3.2 miles
- Chagford Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Drewsteignton Parish 3.6 miles
- Lustleigh Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Teign Valley Ward 4.1 miles
- Cheriton Bishop Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Dunsford Parish 4.5 miles
- Manaton Parish 4.6 miles
- Christow Built-up area 4.9 miles
- Bovey Ward 5.2 miles
Example postcodes in Moretonhampstead
TQ13 8FD, TQ13 8LE, EX6 6QE, TQ13 8SN, TQ13 8JB, TQ13 8NQ, TQ13 8ND, TQ13 8SQ, TQ13 8SS … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 15.9 miles
- Cardiff Airport 53.8 miles
- Yeoford Railway Station 7.9 miles
- Crediton Railway Station 9.6 miles
Hotels near Moretonhampstead Ad
- Mill End Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- Bovey Castle 5 2 miles
- The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon 4 5.7 miles
- Gidleigh Park 5 5.1 miles
- The Royal Oak Inn 3.8 miles
- Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa 4 6.5 miles
- The Tors 9.6 miles
- The Ship Hotel 9.8 miles
- Lord Haldon Country Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 7.8 miles
- Exeter Court Hotel 3 9.8 miles
Schools in Moretonhampstead
- Moretonhampstead Primary School Primary
- Running Deer School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 9 miles
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.3 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 10.8 miles
- University of Exeter University 11 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 11.2 miles
- St James Park Stadium 11.4 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles
- Brightley Priory Historic site 11.9 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 12.4 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 13.7 miles
- Bishops Court Estate 14 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 15.1 miles