Welcome to Dartmeet

Dartmeet is a picturesque village located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. The village is situated at the confluence of the East and West Dart rivers, making it a popular spot for fishing and picnicking. The area is also known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush forests, and cascading waterfalls.

One of the main attractions in Dartmeet is the Clapper Bridge, a historic bridge made of granite slabs that dates back to the 13th century. The bridge is a popular spot for visitors to take photos and explore the surrounding area. There are also several walking trails that start from Dartmeet, including the Two Bridges Walk and the Dart Valley Trail, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

In addition to its natural beauty, Dartmeet is also home to several quaint pubs and tea rooms, where visitors can enjoy a traditional Devonshire cream tea or a pint of local ale. The village is a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings of Dartmoor National Park.

Local Schools

School	Details
Widecombe In The Moor Primary Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Arnold	Widecombe-In-The-Moor Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 7TB 01364621261 School Website
Princetown Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo-Anne Callow	Princetown Tavistock Road Yelverton Devon PL20 6QE 1822890245 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Buckfast Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Clayton	Buckfast Road Buckfast Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0EA 01364642389 School Website
Sands School Other Independent School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mr Sean Bellamy	48 East Street Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 7AX 01364653666 School Website
Ashburton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Tammy Docking	Whistley Hill Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 7DW 1364652343 School Website
South Dartmoor Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jenny Veal	Balland Lane Ashburton Devon TQ13 7EW 01364652230 School Website
Buckfastleigh Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Eddie Brown	Bossell Road Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0DD 01364643304 School Website
Ilsington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Samantha Mccarthy-Patmore	Ilsington Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9RE 01364661208 School Website
Landscove Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jill Ryder	Landscove Nr Ashburton Devon TQ13 7LY 01803762656 School Website
South Brent Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Burstow	Totnes Road South Brent Devon TQ10 9JN 0 136472203 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 10.29 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 11.25 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 12.24 Miles

Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 14.10 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 14.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ashburton Taxis 01364 652423 The Grove/Stonepark, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7RH 5.65 Miles
Teignbridge Cabs 07765 395341 2 Jordan Meadow, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7BZ 5.91 Miles
Mooreland Taxis 01626 835095 31 Brimley Vale, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9DA 9.02 Miles
Bovey Cars 01626 834163 22 Mary Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9HE 9.60 Miles
All Cars Recycle Devon 01626 835466 9C King Charles Business Park, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6UT 9.73 Miles
Alansway Taxis Ltd 01626 334477 King Charles Business Park/Old Newton Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6UT 9.73 Miles
Knight Cabs 01803 840940 8 Tolchers, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6HN 10.13 Miles
Touchdown Transfers 0845 009 2725 34 Sharps Crest, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6SR 10.17 Miles
Newton Abbot Taxi Company 01626 818434 Sharps Crest, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6SR 10.17 Miles
Totnes Taxis 01803 864486 3 The Barns, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 10.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery	Princetown Surgery Tavistock Road Princetown Yelverton Devon PL20 6QE
Ashburton Surgery 01364 652731	The Surgery Eastern Road Ashburton Devon TQ13 7AP
Buckfastleigh Medical Centre 01364 642534	Buckfastleigh Medical Ctr Bossell Road Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0DE
South Brent Health Centre 01364 72394	The Health Centre Plymouth Road South Brent Devon TQ10 9HT
Chagford Health Centre 01647 433320	The Health Centre Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BW

Local Stores

Ashburton
10 North Street
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QD
01364 652269
shop.9627@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.63 miles

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SPAR Peartree
Ashburton Motor Works
Peartree Cross
Ashburton
Newton Abbot
TQ13 7RB
01364 652302
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dart Vale Veterinary Group
19 West Street Ashburton Devon TQ13 7DT 01364 652376 nurses-ashburton@dartvale.co.uk Website 5.63 miles
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Phoenix Equine
Middle Mapstone Farm Mapstone Hill Lustleigh Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9SE 01626 336538 devonhorsedoctor@gmail.com Website 8.62 miles


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Moorgate Veterinary Group
Mill House Station Road Bovey Tracey Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9AL 01626 833023 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 9.34 miles
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Okeford Veterinary Centre - Chagford
The Old Exchange Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BZ 01647 432488 info@okefordvets.co.uk Website 9.37 miles
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Moorgate Veterinary Group
31 Court Street Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8LG 01647 440441 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 9.39 miles
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Mercury Vets
Unit 2 King Charles Business Park Old Newton Road Heathfield Devon TQ12 6UT 07703 988387 alison_hawkes@hotmail.co.uk Website 9.71 miles

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Local Dog Walks

River Avon Dam Dartmoor
This Is A Lovely Dog Walk From The Carpark At Shipley Bridge On Dartmoor To Avon Dam. The First Part Follows Alongside The River Which My Dogs Love To Have A Dip In. Then The Walk Opens Out To Hills As You Work Your Way Up To The Dam. The Walk Is Pathed The Whole Way So Is Suitable For Pushchairs And Wheelchairs. I Think Its Roughly 1 Mile – 1.5 Miles Up To The Dam. Unnamed Road Lancashire 4.91 miles

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Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 8.96 miles

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Cadover Bridge And The Dewerstone
This Is A Nice Rewarding Walk. However It Does Have Steep Hills And Does Take Around 2 To 3 Hours To Complete. However You Could Adapt The Walk To Make It Smaller. Cadover Bridge Plymouth Lancashire PL7 5EH 9.06 miles

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Stover Country Park
A Lovely Walk Around Stover Lake And The Surrounding Woodland With Lots Of Marked Trails To Make Your Walk As Short Or As Long As You Like. Dogs Can Be Let Off The Lead But Must Be Kept Out Of The Lake. It Is Mostly Flat So Suitable For Wheelchairs And Pushchairs. Toilets Are Available Near The Carpark And There Is A Picnic Area Under The Trees. Carriage Dr Heathfield 10.23 miles

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Tottiford Reservoir
My Dog Adores This Walk, Lots Of Water And Wooded Area To Run Around In. Can Get Rather Muddy In Wetter Times Of The Year. Tottiford Reservoir Lancashire 10.65 miles

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 11.35 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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