Sheepstor Devon Map

About Sheepstor

Sheepstor, a quiet hamlet, breathes the expansive air of Dartmoor. It lies 10.3 km south-east of Tavistock (from Tavistock: bearing 130°T, OS grid SX 559 676), and is situated east-north-east of Meavy village. The granite walls of its dwellings seem to absorb the muted hues of the surrounding moorland, a subtle testament to the enduring spirit of its inhabitants who have long drawn sustenance from this rugged terrain. The very stones underfoot, worn smooth by countless journeys, whisper tales of generations who have navigated the windswept paths and tended the hardy sheep that give the place its name. Even on a sunlit day, a certain contemplative quality pervades Sheepstor, as if the vastness of the open sky has seeped into the very character of the hamlet, fostering a profound sense of stillness. The nearby River Meavy, a ribbon of cool, clear water, adds its own gentle murmur to the encompassing quietude, mirroring the ever-present grandeur of the national park.

About This Sheepstor Map Page

Explore Sheepstor, 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: 50.490875, -4.032034. 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.