Dartmouth Devon Map

About Dartmouth

Dartmouth, a jewel of Devon's South Hams, breathes the salty air of its maritime heritage, its fortunes long entwined with the ebb and flow of the English Channel. It lies 6.6 km south-west of Brixham (from Brixham: bearing 224°T, OS grid SX 876 513), and is situated north-west of Kingswear village. The River Dart, a silvery ribbon, has carved its estuary, shaping the town's geography and fostering its historical importance as a naval base and a departure point for intrepid voyages. Economically, Dartmouth has always looked seaward, its prosperity historically linked to shipbuilding, fishing, and trade, a legacy that still colours its vibrant harbour. The imposing outline of Dartmouth Castle stands sentinel over the harbour mouth, a silent witness to centuries of defence and dominion, its stone walls glowing warm in the afternoon sun. The town's narrow, winding streets are a delight to explore, revealing a rich architectural past, from Tudor merchant houses to Georgian elegance, each corner whispering tales of bygone eras. The Royal Avenue Gardens, a peaceful expanse of green, offers a tranquil counterpoint to the bustling quayside, providing a moment of quiet contemplation amidst the lively spirit of Dartmouth, where the very air seems to hum with the echoes of its seafaring souls.

About This Dartmouth Map Page

Explore Dartmouth, Devon, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.351546, -3.579879. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.