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Ashburton
Visit Ashburton for a half‑day to a full day; no need to stay overnight unless you want a quiet base in Dartmoor.
Ashburton is the largest settlement inside Dartmoor National Park, offering a historic centre, a few pubs and eateries, and easy bus links to nearby towns. It works as a brief stop on a Dartmoor itinerary or a relaxed one‑night stay for walkers.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (wet, short days); check for snow on the moor
- Airport
- Exeter (EXT)
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ashburton999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ashburton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyAshburton is low‑risk; typical UK small‑town safety, watch for narrow country roads and limited evening transport.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police / ambulance / fire · 101 Non‑urgent police
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEXT Exeter Airport (about 20 mi (≈30 min) by car).
- Getting aroundBus 88 runs between Totnes and Newton Abbot and stops in Ashburton; most visitors walk the compact centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerPub pint£3–£4 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))£12–£15 (≈ US$16–20)
- Budget bedLavender House Hotel double, a night, per room£80 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedLavender House Hotel double, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedLavender House Hotel double, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £70 (≈ US$95) · High £120 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EXT Exeter Airport (about 20 mi (≈30 min) by car)
Map of Ashburton
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Ashburton
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Buckfastleigh · 4.6 km straight line
- Haytor Vale · 7.0 km straight line
- Widecombe in the Moor · 7.8 km straight line
- Newton Abbot · 10 km straight line
- Totnes · 11 km straight line
- Moretonhampstead · 16 km straight line
- Paignton · 16 km straight line
- Torquay · 17 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ashburton: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus 88 runs between Totnes and Newton Abbot and stops in Ashburton; most visitors walk the compact centre. Car gives access to surrounding moorland.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Princetown
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
A3357 west, about 14 mi, 25‑min drive or 45‑min bus
Gateway to Dartmoor Prison and higher moorland walks.
Buckfastleigh
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
A3352 south‑west, 4 mi, 10‑min drive or 20‑min bus
River walks and the South Devon Railway.
Exeter
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
A38 north‑east, 20 mi, 30‑min drive; regular train from nearby Newton Abbot
Larger city; consider if you need shopping or museums.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Lavender House Hotel
Boutique hotel in town centre; good for a single night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–60 (≈ US$60–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–100 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Lavender House Hotel double1 × 1 night × £80 | £80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × £45 | £45 |
| Bus 88 return ticket1 × £6 · check | £6 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × £15 · check | £15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £15 |
| Trip total≈ £161 per person per day, bed included | £161≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in GBP; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fish and chips (The Red Mullet) | £8–£12 (≈ US$11–16) |
| Pub pint | £3–£4 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi (5 km) | £12–£15 (≈ US$16–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Evening buses are limited: check the 88 timetable for the last return.
- St Peters Church clock at Buckland-in-the-Moor has no posted opening hours: check before going.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance / Fire
- 999
- Non‑urgent police
- 101
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Emergency
- Police / Ambulance / Fire999
- Non‑urgent police101
Embassy
UK consular services are in Exeter (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 88 Ashburton ↔ Totnes: about £6 (≈ US$8) return (check)
Say or show
- Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry (sɒri)
- Thank you — Thank you (θæŋk juː)
- How much is it? — How much is it? (haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ɪt?)
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (wɛə ɪz ðə ˈtɔɪlət?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ashburton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (wet, short days); check for snow on the moor · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Lavender House Hotel for a relaxed base.
- Combine Ashburton with a Dartmoor walking itinerary (e.g., Two Moors Way).
- Use bus 88 schedule app for real‑time updates.
Sources
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