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Chagford

Built-up area in West Devon, Devon, England

Within Dartmoor National Park

Coordinates:50.673, -3.839
OS grid ref:SX 70 87
Population:1,020
Dialling code: 01647 (Moretonhampstead)
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Chagford is a compact historic market and former stannary town on the northeastern edge of Dartmoor in West Devon, Devon, England. Set on windswept granite hills above the valley of the River Teign, the town’s narrow streets and sturdy granite houses reflect its medieval and industrial past centred on the tin and wool trades.

Today Chagford has a lively, independent high street of cafés, craftspeople and food producers, regular markets and community events (including the summer Chagstock festival), with tourism, agriculture and small businesses supporting the local economy. It’s a popular base for walkers and nature lovers wanting direct access to Dartmoor’s tors, clitter and river valleys, yet retains a close‑knit village feel.

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Transport links

  • Exeter International Airport 19.1 miles30.7 km
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport 53.3 miles85.7 km
  • Okehampton Railway Station 8 miles12.9 km
  • Sampford Courtenay Railway Station 8.3 miles13.3 km

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Schools in Chagford

  • Chagford C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.1 miles13.1 km
  • Brightley Priory Historic site 8.8 miles14.2 km
  • Exeter Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles20.1 km
  • Buckfast Abbey Historic site 12.8 miles20.5 km
  • Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 13.9 miles22.4 km
  • University of Exeter University 14 miles22.5 km
  • Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 14.1 miles22.7 km
  • St James Park Stadium 14.4 miles23.2 km
  • Stoke Woods Forest 15.2 miles24.4 km
  • Raddon Hills Hill 15.6 miles25.2 km
  • Bishops Court Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km
  • Killerton Estate 18.5 miles29.7 km