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Haytor Vale
Half a day to a full day: walk up Haytor (457 m) and explore the tors, then lunch at the Tinpickle And Rhum. Not a base — stay in Bovey Tracey or Princetown.
Haytor Vale is a small village on the eastern edge of Dartmoor, best known for the granite tor that gives it its name. The walk to the summit takes about 30 minutes from the car park and rewards you with 360-degree views over the moor. Most visitors come for a morning or afternoon, combine it with a pub lunch, then move on. The village has one hotel with a gastro pub and a handful of holiday cottages.
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- Currency
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- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold and often wet)
- Airport
- EXT
- Nights
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- 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
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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- 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
- SafetyDartmoor is safe for walkers but the weather can turn dangerous.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 or 112 police / fire / ambulance · 111 NHS non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- 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 International Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) east; taxi or car hire about 40 min).EXT Exeter International Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) east; taxi or car hire about 40 min).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub lunch (main course)£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- BeerPint of ale£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedB&B in Bovey Tracey, double room, a night, per room£70 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedMoorland Hotel double room, a night, per room£160 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedMoorland Hotel double room, a night, per room£220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £100 (≈ US$140) · High £200 (≈ US$300)
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 International Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) east; taxi or car hire about 40 min)EXT Exeter International Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) east; taxi or car hire about 40 min)
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
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Haytor Vale: 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)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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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)
11 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
15 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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
Car is essential. The village has no public transport; the nearest bus stop is in Bovey Tracey. Walking paths connect Haytor and Holwell Tor.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 20 min
Car via B3387, about 15 min
Famous for the church and the fair; combine with Haytor for a full day.
Door to door: 40 min
Car via B3357, about 30 min
Dartmoor Prison museum and high moor walks.
Buckfastleigh
goDoor to door: 25 min
Car via A38, about 20 min
Buckfast Abbey and the steam railway.
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.
Haytor Vale village
Moorland Hotel (with Tinpickle And Rhum) is the only accommodation in the village; book ahead in summer.
Bovey Tracey
5 km (3.1 mi) east; more B&Bs and pubs; good base for eastern Dartmoor.3.1 mi (5 km) east; more B&Bs and pubs; good base for eastern Dartmoor.
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
- £30–50 (≈ US$40–70) (walking, picnic, no accommodation)
- Mid
- £80–150 (≈ US$110–200) (pub lunch, B&B in Bovey Tracey)
- High
- £200 (≈ US$300)+ (Moorland Hotel dinner, bed and breakfast)
Trip budget
| B&B in Bovey Tracey, double room1 × 1 night × £100 | £100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £100 | £200 |
| Car hire, one day1 × £40 · check | £40 |
| Parking at Haytor car park, all day1 × £5 · check | £5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £35 |
| Trip total≈ £190 per person per day, bed included | £380≈ US$550 |
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Prices of common things
| Pub lunch (main course) | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Pint of ale | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Coffee | £2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Parking at Haytor car park | £5 (≈ US$7) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking at Haytor car park fills by 10:00 on summer weekends; arrive early or park in Bovey Tracey and walk up.Parking at Haytor car park fills by 10:00 AM on summer weekends; arrive early or park in Bovey Tracey and walk up.
- Moorland weather changes fast: carry a waterproof jacket and a map even on a clear day.
- No shops or cash machines in the village; bring cash for the pub if needed.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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- NHS non-urgent111
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Exeter Airport → Bovey Tracey, taxi: about £50–70 (≈ US$70–95), 40 min (check)
- Bovey Tracey → Haytor car park, taxi: about £10–15 (≈ US$14–20), 10 min (check)
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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 Haytor Vale. 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 Nov–Feb (short days, cold and often wet) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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