Villages · South West England
Postbridge
In or near Widecombe in the Moor.
Postbridge — a village in england south west.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Postbridge is a village located in South-West England. It is situated on the banks of the River Dart and is known for its picturesque Dartmoor setting. The village features a historic clapper bridge, which is a notable landmark. Postbridge serves as a convenient base for exploring the surrounding moorland and offers a range of local amenities.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5941, -3.9117
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Dartmoor Forest
- Postcode
- PL20 6TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639982 (CC BY 4.0)
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Roundy Park prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist, 560m north east of Archerton
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Coaxial fields and prehistoric settlements 180m north and 350m north west of Hartland Tor
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Hostels · 1.7 km
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Historic houses · 2.0 km
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Campsites · 2.0 km
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Clapper Bridge
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📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Medieval settlement 470m east of Hartyland
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Kraps Ring
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Kraps Ring
Kraps Ring — archaeological in england south west.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Roundy Park prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist, 560m north east of Archerton
Roundy Park prehistoric enclosure and cairn with cist, 560m north east of Archerton — archaeological site in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Coaxial fields and prehistoric settlements 180m north and 350m north west of Hartland Tor
Coaxial fields and prehistoric settlements 180m north and 350m north west of Hartland Tor — archaeological site in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Postbridge
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Dartmoor Hostel Bellever
YHA Dartmoor Hostel Bellever — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Runnage Farm Campsite
Runnage Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Longhouse Barn, Dartmoor.
Longhouse Barn, Dartmoor. — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Beardown Farm
Beardown Farm — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Dartmoor Expedition Centre
Dartmoor Expedition Centre — a hostel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Warren House Inn
Warren House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Victoria Inn
The Victoria Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Oak Public House
Royal Oak Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Postbridge?
- Postbridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6TH), in the parish of Dartmoor Forest.
- What is Postbridge?
- Postbridge — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Postbridge?
- Drivers can use postcode PL20 6TH.
- Is Postbridge a protected site?
- Yes — Postbridge is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Postbridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6TH. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.