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Scenic drives in Devon, England

Explore Devon, England by road. Compare published Remapped routes, estimated driving times, distances and highlights before choosing your next drive. Roads featured include A382, B3212, B3357.

20–60 milesRoute distances
40–120 minEstimated driving
1Circular routes

Short on time? B3212 Dartmoor Crossing: Moretonhampstead to Yelverton has the shortest estimated drive in this collection, at 40 minutes before stops.

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Devon, England

Dartmoor: Moretonhampstead to Tavistock

22 miles42 minPoint-to-point

Cross central Dartmoor from Moretonhampstead through Postbridge and the Two Bridges area, continuing towards Tavistock. Open commons and tor country give the drive its character between the lower town approaches.

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  • Central Dartmoor road
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Devon, England

Dartmoor Grand Loop: B3212, Tavistock and the Western Moor

60 miles2 hrCircular

Combine the B3212 crossing with the western moor and Dartmeet for a larger Dartmoor outing. The circuit links established moor roads with lower-country connections, giving a full tour rather than a single crossing.

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  • Dartmoor
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Devon, England

B3212 Dartmoor Crossing: Moretonhampstead to Yelverton

20 miles40 minPoint-to-point

Follow the B3212 across the moor from Moretonhampstead, then continue by Princetown towards Yelverton. This western finish gives the classic Dartmoor crossing a different onward option from the Tavistock drive.

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  • Dartmoor
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Driving times exclude stops. Leave time for the views, check each route’s notes and make the journey your own.

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Frequently asked questions

About the drives in this collection.

Which is the shortest drive in this collection?

B3212 Dartmoor Crossing: Moretonhampstead to Yelverton is the shortest by route distance, at 20 miles, with an estimated driving time of 40 min. Allow extra time for stops and the journey to the route.

Which is the longest drive in this collection?

Dartmoor Grand Loop: B3212, Tavistock and the Western Moor is the longest by route distance, at 60 miles. Its estimated driving time is 2 hr, excluding stops and travel to the route.

Are there circular drives in this collection?

1 route starts and finishes in the same place, including Dartmoor Grand Loop: B3212, Tavistock and the Western Moor. Check the route map to find a convenient starting point.

Can I customise one of these drives?

Yes. Open a drive and choose Customise this route to edit a copy in the road trip planner. Sign in to customise and save your version. You can change stops or plan several days.