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Things to see in Princetown (United Kingdom): 59 places and when to go
Princetown is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 59 places in and around it, mainly Nature (41), Mountains (37), History (11). The best known are Lydford Castle, Cut Hill and Great Mis Tor. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.5442, -3.9952
- Places
- 59 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (41) · Mountains (37) · History (11) · Hiking (4) · Wildlife (3) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 129 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cut Hill, at 603 m.
What to see in Princetown
The places in and around Princetown, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lydford CastleCastle in Devon, England, UK14 km
- Cut HillMountain in the United Kingdom9.3 km
- Great Mis TorTor on Dartmoor, in Devon, England, UK4.2 km
- GrimspoundArchaeological site in Manaton, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK14 km
- Childe's TombHigh cross in Devon, England, UK5.0 km
- Down TorTor on Dartmoor, England4.2 km
- Great Links TorTor on Dartmoor, in Devon, England, UK14 km
- Ryder's HillHill on Dartmoor in Devon, England, UK8.5 km
- SharpitorTor in Lustleigh, Devon, England, UK4.2 km
- Vixen TorTor on Dartmoor, in Devon, England, UK4.6 km
- Beardown Man standing stoneMenhir in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon, England, UK6.2 km
- Brat TorTor on Dartmoor, England13 km
- Fox TorTor on Dartmoor, in Devon, England, UK5.4 km
- Grey WethersPrehistoric stone circles in Dartmoor11 km
- Holne Chase CastleHillfort in Devon, England, UK14 km
- Hookney TorGranite topped hill on Dartmoor in Devon, England14 km
- DrizzlecombeArea in Dartmoor of archaeological significance6.4 km
- Ringmoor stone row and cairn circleArchaeological site in Sheepstor, Devon, UK8.1 km
- Yellowmead stone circleStone circle5.8 km
- Aish TorTor on Dartmoor, in Devon, England, UK12 km
- Amicombe HillHill in Devon, England, UK13 km
- Beardown TorsTor on Dartmoor, in Devon, England, UK4.1 km
- Bellever TorTor on Dartmoor, in Devon, England, UK6.4 km
- Berra TorTor on Dartmoor, in Devon, England, UK12 km
And the other 35, by what you come to do:
- History: Brisworthy stone circle, Postbridge Clapper Bridge
- Nature: Chinkwell Tor, Combestone Tor, Great Trowlesworthy Tor, Hangingstone Hill, North Hessary Tor, Pil Tor, Shovel Down, The Garden House, Blackadon Nature Reserve, Dendles Wood NNR, Devil's Tor, Furze Tor, Herne Hole Tor, Hollow Tor (Rundlestone), Leusdon Common, Little Bee Tor, Penn Beacon, Rugglestone Rock, Sharp Tor (Yartor Down), Sheeps Tor, Sittaford Tor, South Hessary Tor, Stannon Tor, Wedlake Tor, Western White Barrow, White Tor Camp, Cudlipptown Down
- Hiking: Dartmoor Way, Abbot's Way, Drake's Trail, West Devon Way
- Food and drink: Dartmoor Brewery, Stannary Brewing Company & Taproom, TQ Beerworks Ltd
When to go to Princetown
The best time to visit Princetown is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:14
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:15
- JunBest time16:12
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:40
- DecPossible7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. In April, 59 of the 59 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Princetown
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 129 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- St Ives22 places30 km
- North Tawton19 places30 km
- Paignton65 places32 km
- Exeter75 places37 km
- Liskeard21 places38 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Princetown?
The best known: Lydford Castle, Cut Hill, Great Mis Tor, Grimspound, Childe's Tomb. In all, 59 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Princetown?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.
How do you get to Princetown?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 129 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Princetown as the destination and these 59 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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