Town

Widecombe in the Moor

Widecombe, South West England

A moorland village with a tall church tower and the Old Uncle Tom Cobley fair.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
60 min

Widecombe is a classic Dartmoor village known from the folk song about Uncle Tom Cobley. The church tower is called the cathedral of the moor. There are tea rooms, a pub and some good walks nearby.

Good to know

  • Try a cream tea after a walk
  • Walk up to Hound Tor
Best time
Morning
Open
All year
Getting there
Village car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs welcome

Facilities

  • Toilets

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