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Find places to stay around Princetown in Dartmoor National Park. From local hotels to moorland cottages, guesthouses to inns, there's plenty of quality accommodation from which to choose. Browse accommodation listings and see the properties located on Google maps.

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Cross Gate, Devon

Located in Princetown, Devon, South West England, England
When exploring Dartmoor National Park, most walkers use paper or digital versions of Ordnance Survey maps. Whilst the Ordnance Survey OL28 'Dartmoor' map is excellent, we'd also recommend buying the Harvey British Mountain Map 'Dartmoor' map. The latter is arguably more intuitive for walkers. The Harvey map also marks ancient travel routes that criss-cross the National Park. One of these ancient travel routes to which we're repeatedly drawn is called the Buckfast to Tavistock (Monastic Route). It runs across the southern moors connecting Buckfast Abbey in the east with what remains of the once mighty Tavistock Abbey in the west. Despite its natural beauty, what really makes the route special are the numerous crosses that mark the way. Cross Gate is one these crosses
Cross Gate is located between Burrator Reservoir and Leather Tor in a very popular part of Dartmoor National Park. We've positioned Cross Gate on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location. There's plenty of parking nearby. Clearly, you can visit the cross on its own but we'd suggest you walk a little, if not all, of the Buckfast to Tavistock (Monastic Route) route
Running east to west, other crosses on this route include:
Horn's Cross
Horse Ford Cross
Skir Ford Cross
Ter Hill Cross (East)
Ter Hill Cross (West)
Mount Misery Cross
Siward's or Nun's Cross and Nun's Cross Farm
Newleycombe Cross
Crazy Well Cross
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Burrator Plantations, Devon

Located in Princetown, Devon, South West England, England

Less than a mile away.

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Leather Tor, Devon

Located in Princetown, Devon, South West England, England

Less than a mile away.

Offers, arguably, one of the finest views in Dartmoor National Park. Looks out across Burrator Reservoir and Sheeps Tor. Beyond are the Tamar Valley and the south of Dartmoor National Park. A baby version of Tryfan up i...

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Ranked 3109

Sharpitor, Devon

Located in Princetown, Devon, South West England, England

Less than a mile away.

Easily accessible tor just off the B3212 with plenty of parking available. Exceptional panoramic views including Vixen Tor and Great Mis Tor to the west, the Tamar Valley AONB to the south and west, Burrator Reservoir to...

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Harrabeer Country House, Devon (Hotel)

Approximately 2.8 miles away.

Total Rooms: 6; Rates: £65 - £80 Per Night

This delightful little country house offers relaxed surroundings with many of the services of a hotel...

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Overcombe House, Yelverton (Hotel)

Approximately 3.1 miles away.

Total Rooms: 8; Rates: £60 - £85 Per Night

Situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, this environmentally-led and ethical guest house offers a friendly welcome and well-equipped, comfortable en suite rooms...

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The Old School Guesthouse, Horrabridge (Hotel)

Approximately 3.1 miles away.

Total Rooms: 3; Rates: £75 - £85 Per Night

This friendly guest house was built as a school house in 1875 It has been converted to comfortable, homely accommodation with beautiful original features...

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