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Gidleigh Castle

No. 4 of 2,675 in Dartmoor, No. 4 for history. History, 8.5 km from Moretonhampstead.

Gidleigh Castle
Photo: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0

A castle at Gidleigh, listed at Grade I.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Grade I listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-31
Website
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gidleigh_CastleOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.87 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Three Hares CampsiteStay, 6.5 km from MoretonhampsteadCamping
The Three Crowns HotelGrade II* listed, 5.3 km from MoretonhampsteadHistory and heritage
Elvan Farm Pop-up CampsiteStay, 7.8 km from OkehamptonCamping
Woodland Springs Adults only Touring ParkStay, 7.8 km from MoretonhampsteadCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Oxenham ArmsGrade II* listed, 6.4 km from OkehamptonFood and pubs
Chagford Inn5.4 km from MoretonhampsteadFood and pubs
Ring O' Bells5.4 km from MoretonhampsteadFood and pubs
The Drewe ArmsGrade II* listed, 5.0 km from MoretonhampsteadFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Finch Foundry (NT)Grade II* listed, 5.3 km from OkehamptonHistory and heritage
Chagford Swimming Pool5.2 km from MoretonhampsteadRainy day

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