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Grimspound

No. 42 of 2,675 in Dartmoor, No. 21 for history. History, 4.4 km from Widecombe-in-the-Moor.

Grimspound
Photo: Own Herby talk thyme, CC BY-SA 4.0

An archaeological site on Dartmoor.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Website
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/grimspoundOpenStreetMap, 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 0.75 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Great HoundTor Camping BarnGrade II* listed, 4.2 km from Widecombe-in-the-MoorHistory and heritage
The Three Crowns HotelGrade II* listed, 5.3 km from MoretonhampsteadHistory and heritage
Runnage Farm CampsiteStay, 5.5 km from Widecombe-in-the-MoorCamping
Wray Valley CampingStay, 3.1 km from MoretonhampsteadCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Kestor Inn5.4 km from MoretonhampsteadFood and pubs
The Rock Inn7.5 km from AshburtonFood and pubs
The Old Innin Widecombe-in-the-MoorFood and pubs
Ring O' Bells5.4 km from MoretonhampsteadFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Church HouseGrade II* listed, in Widecombe-in-the-MoorHistory and heritage
Chagford Swimming Pool5.2 km from MoretonhampsteadRainy day
Motor Museumin MoretonhampsteadHistory and heritage
Shilstone Rocks Riding Stablesin Widecombe-in-the-MoorRainy day

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