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Chagford

14 miles from Exeter β€’ Various walks 2-10km

Chagford is a beautiful Dartmoor stannary town with excellent walks along the River Teign and onto the open moor. Proper Dartmoor atmosphere.

Chagford Market House on Dartmoor

Β© Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Geograph

Difficulty

Moderate

Distance

Various walks 2-10km

Off-lead

Yes

Parking

Pay & display

Overview

Chagford is a beautiful Dartmoor stannary town with excellent walks along the River Teign and onto the open moor. Proper Dartmoor atmosphere.

What to Expect

Charming moorland town with great pubs and cafes. Walks to Fingle Bridge, Castle Drogo, and onto the moor. The Teign Valley is beautiful.

Best For

  • βœ“Teign Valley walks
  • βœ“Moorland access
  • βœ“Fingle Bridge
  • βœ“Town atmosphere

Not Ideal For

  • ⚠Easy flat walks
  • ⚠Major facilities

Things to Be Aware Of

  • ⚠Terrain can be challenging
  • ⚠Weather changeable

Local Tips from Evie

Walk to Fingle Bridge - stunning. Sandy Park Inn is legendary. Chagford has great independent shops.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's special about Chagford?

A charming stannary town with fantastic walks to Fingle Bridge and along the Teign Valley. Great pubs and cafes.

Practical Information

Address

Chagford, Devon

TQ13 8AH

Parking

Town car parks.

Facilities
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Terrain
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Off-Lead Info

Good off-lead on moorland and riverside. Control around livestock.

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I walk dogs at Chagford regularly. Get in touch if you need help.

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