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Stoke Gabriel

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Paignton, 28km from Dartmoor National Park.

Stoke Gabriel is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,107, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Stoke Gabriel 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 Stoke Gabriel to your route.

About Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel is a village and parish in Devon, England, situated on a creek of the River Dart. The village is a popular tourist destination in the South Hams and is famous for its mill pond and crab fishing (known colloquially as crabbing). It is equidistant from Paignton, Dartmouth and Totnes, and has a population

Read more of approximately 1,200, reducing slightly to 1,107 at the 2011 census. The village is the major part of the electoral ward of East Dart. The ward population at the abovementioned census was 1,877. Fisherman probably first came to Stoke Gabriel to fish salmon and gain access to the River Dart. The village has an approximately 1,000-year-old yew tree in the churchyard of The Church of St Mary and St Gabriel, a church which has stood since Norman times. Legend has it that if you walk backwards seven times round the yew's main stem you will be granted a wish.

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Where is Stoke Gabriel located?

Stoke Gabriel is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.4033 latitude, -3.6211 longitude.

What is the population of Stoke Gabriel?

Stoke Gabriel has a population of approximately 1,107 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,107
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.4033, -3.6211

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Stoke Gabriel

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Wistman's Wood

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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

The Bike Shed Exeter

The original Bike Shed venue in Exeter's historic city centre, blending motorcycle culture with independent food and drink.

36 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Magnificent Gothic cathedral boasting the longest uninterrupted vaulted ceiling in England, dating back to the 12th century.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

National Marine Aquarium

The UK's largest aquarium in Plymouth dedicated to ocean conservation with Atlantic Ocean and deep reef exhibits.

37 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Jurassic Coast

UNESCO World Heritage coastline stretching 95 miles from Devon to Dorset, exposing 185 million years of geological history in its dramatic cliffs.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Stoke Gabriel.

Paignton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 67,520

Totnes

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5 km awayPop. 8,241

Marldon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,838

Dartmouth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 5,610

Brixham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 16,693

Cockington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 10,000

Torquay

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9 km awayPop. 65,388

Ipplepen

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10 km awayPop. 2,143

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