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Voykit pocket guide · United Kingdom
Chagford
One day is enough to see Chagford’s market, historic pubs and nearby Meldon Hill walk; stay longer only if using it as a base for Dartmoor hikes.
Chagford is a small Devon village on the edge of Dartmoor. Its market square, two historic pubs and the 390‑m Meldon Hill are within walking distance. A bus (Dartline 173) links it to Exeter and Moretonhampstead, and a car gives easy access to surrounding moorland. Most visitors can comfortably fit the highlights in one day; longer stays work as a base for longer Dartmoor walks.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (short daylight, limited services)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- GBP
- Money
- Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; some places are card-only.
- Daily spend
- Budget £30–£45 excl. bed · Mid £45–£70 excl. bed · High £70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines, no registration needed.
- Emergency
- Police / non‑urgent 101 · Ambulance / fire 999
- Plugs
- Types G · 230 V · 50 Hz · Three-pin Type G only; European, US and Australian plugs need an adapter. Bathrooms have two-pin shaver sockets only.
- Tipping
- Restaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.; Pub or bar: Not expected; 'and one for yourself' offers the bartender a drink.; Taxi: Round up or 10%.; Hotel porter: £1–2 per bag.; Tour guide: £5–10 per person for a day tour; free walking tours expect £10–15.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Free refills are common; restaurants will bring tap water if you ask.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 or are card-only. Stations, museums, department stores and pubs (if you buy a drink) are the fallback.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | £2–£3 |
| Pub pint of ale | £4–£5 |
| Meldon Hill car park | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EXT · Exeter Airport
- Bus 173 runs twice daily each way to Chagford (check times).
Typical fares
- Bus 173 Exeter ↔ Chagford (return)
- about £12 each way (check latest fare)
- Parking at Meldon Hill
- Free
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the village centre; bus Dartline 173 (2 buses/day each way) connects to Exeter and Moretonhampstead; car via A382/B3206; Two Moors Way passes through.
See and do
Known for
- Meldon Hill
- Chagword Literary Festival (March)
- Chagstock music festival (July)
- Historic pubs – The Globe Inn, The Chagford Inn, Ring O'Bells
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Drewsteignton | Bus 173 north‑east about 4 mi, then 10‑min walk | ≈30 min |
| Moretonhampstead | Bus 173 south‑east 4.5 mi, 15‑min walk from stop | ≈35 min |
| Postbridge | Bus 173 south‑west 7.6 mi, then 5‑min walk | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- The Three Crowns Hotel
- 13th‑century inn on High Street, £115‑£155 per night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Sorrysɒri |
| Thank you | Thank youθæŋk juː |
| How much is it? | How much is it?haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ɪt |
| Where is the toilet? | Where is the toilet?wɛər ɪz ðə ˈtɔɪlət |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake at first meeting; 'hi' and first names quickly; avoid: Cheek kisses with strangers
- Conversation: Weather is a safe opener; understatement and self-deprecating humour; avoid: Asking about salary or class
- Queues: Join at the back; avoid: Pushing onto buses or trains before others get off
- Apologies: 'Sorry' is said constantly, even when not at fault; avoid: Taking it as an admission of blame
- Pubs: Buy rounds in a group; wait at the bar without waving money; avoid: Clicking fingers at staff
- Nations: Call Scots Scottish and Welsh Welsh; avoid: Calling the whole UK 'England'
Scams and watch-outs
- Mobile signal is patchy – 4G from EE/Three only, no 5G.
- Bus service is limited – check the latest timetable.
Chagford is generally safe; watch for narrow country lanes at night and keep valuables secure in pubs.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Chagford yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Meldon Hill
- Chagword Literary Festival (March)
- Chagstock music festival (July)
- Historic pubs – The Globe Inn, The Chagford Inn, Ring O'Bells
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Chagford Parish Council: www.chagford-parish.co.uk/
- Wikivoyage: Chagford, revision 4985768 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4985768
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/chagford). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.