national park
Dartmoor National Park
Wild and ancient moorland dotted with granite tors, Bronze Age settlements and roaming Dartmoor ponies across 368 square miles of Devon.
29 km · about 35 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Paignton is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Torquay, 29km from Dartmoor National Park.
Paignton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 67,520, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Paignton sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Paignton to your route.
Paignton ( PAYN-tən) is a seaside town on the coast of Tor Bay in Devon, England. Together with Torquay and Brixham it forms the borough of Torbay, which was created in 1968. The Torbay area is a holiday destination known as the English Riviera. Paignton has origins as a Celtic settlement and was first mentioned inRead more
1086. It grew as a small fishing village and a new harbour was built in 1847. A railway line was opened to passengers in 1859, creating links to Torquay and London. As its population increased it merged with the villages of Goodrington and Preston. Paignton is around 25 miles (40 km) north east of Plymouth and 20 miles (32 km) south of Exeter.
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Paignton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.4357 latitude, -3.5679 longitude.
Paignton has a population of approximately 67,520 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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national park
Wild and ancient moorland dotted with granite tors, Bronze Age settlements and roaming Dartmoor ponies across 368 square miles of Devon.
29 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
The original Bike Shed venue in Exeter's historic city centre, blending motorcycle culture with independent food and drink.
32 km · about 35 min drive
cathedral
Magnificent Gothic cathedral boasting the longest uninterrupted vaulted ceiling in England, dating back to the 12th century.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Stunted, moss-drowned oaks growing between granite boulders form one of Britain's last high-altitude temperate rainforests, long linked with Druid legend. A 20-minute walk from the Two Bridges car park on Dartmoor.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
The UK's largest aquarium in Plymouth dedicated to ocean conservation with Atlantic Ocean and deep reef exhibits.
41 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
UNESCO World Heritage coastline stretching 95 miles from Devon to Dorset, exposing 185 million years of geological history in its dramatic cliffs.
52 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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