Dartmeet
Dartmeet, United Kingdom
The place where the East and West Dart rivers join in a wooded valley, with the remains of an old clapper bridge beside the B3357 road bridge. The car park fills on sunny weekends, and the road climbs steeply out on both sides.
At Dartmeet the East Dart and West Dart join to form the River Dart; the actual confluence lies just below the road bridge. This bridge over the East Dart was built in 1792 as part of a toll road. Upstream stands its predecessor, a granite-slab clapper bridge, possibly medieval, which was partly washed away in 1820. The B3357 ends here.
East of the river the road climbs steeply up Dartmeet Hill, rising about 130 m out of the valley, so drive with care. From the car park, a waymarked circular walk of about 5.5 km begins, which the national park allows around three hours; it crosses a clapper bridge and stepping stones that are impassable when the river is high. Toilets are available at the start. The car park charges a fee.
- Nearest town
- Dartmeet, United Kingdom
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 50.5475, -3.8764
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and August–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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- Langstone Manor ParkCampsite15 km from DartmeetTentsCaravansShowersToilets
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- Teign Valley Barley MeadowCampsite20 km from Dartmeet · 60 pitchesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Exeter RacecourseMotorhome stopover25 km from Dartmeet · 111 pitchesTentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Dartmeet?
Dartmeet is in Dartmeet, United Kingdom, at GPS 50.5475, -3.8764. It is about 6 km from Widecombe-in-the-Moor.
Can you camp near Dartmeet?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Dartmoor Yurt Holidays, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 99 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Dartmeet?
Dartmeet is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dartmoor: granite tors and clapper bridges.
What is there to see near Dartmeet?
Places worth a stop nearby: Postbridge clapper bridge (6 km), Hound Tor (9 km), Haytor Rocks (9 km) and Tarr Steps (62 km).
When is the best time to visit Dartmeet?
The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and August–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)