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Powder Mills

No. 266 of 2,675 in Dartmoor, No. 105 for history. History, 5.4 km from Princetown.

The ruins of the Powder Mills on Dartmoor.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Website
derelictplaces.co.uk/main/industrial-sites/6050-powder-mills-nr-postbridge-dartmoor-devon.htmlOpenStreetMap, 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 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Tor Royal B&BGrade II* listed, 1.1 km from PrincetownHistory and heritage
Beardown FarmStay, 2.5 km from PrincetownCamping
Runnage Farm CampsiteStay, 5.5 km from Widecombe-in-the-MoorCamping
Plume of Feathers CampsiteStay, in PrincetownCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Warren House Inn6.0 km from Widecombe-in-the-MoorFood and pubs
Plume of Feathersin PrincetownFood and pubs
The Forest Inn6.6 km from PrincetownFood and pubs
Prince of Walesin PrincetownFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Dartmoor Prison Museumin PrincetownHistory and heritage

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