Postbridge Devon Map

About Postbridge

The ancient granite clapper bridge, a defining feature of Postbridge, stands testament to centuries of passage across the East Dart River. It lies 9.6 km south-south-west of Chagford (from Chagford: bearing 209°T, OS grid SX 652 792), and is situated north-east of Princetown village. This remote hamlet, within the Dartmoor National Park, is surrounded by vast expanses of moorland, characterized by heather, gorse, and granite tors. Historically, Postbridge was a vital crossing point for drovers and travellers traversing the wild heart of Dartmoor. The economy of Postbridge has traditionally been linked to farming and, in earlier times, tin mining, with evidence of ancient workings still visible in the landscape. Today, Postbridge remains a tranquil spot, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts drawn to its rugged beauty and sense of isolation.

About This Postbridge Map Page

Explore Postbridge, 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: 50.597386, -3.905742. 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.