Postbridge is a hamlet in the heart of Dartmoor in the UK county of Devon. It is situated roughly midway between Princetown and Moretonhampstead.

• The clapper bridge dates back to the 13th century and is Grade II listed.
• The road bridge is a grade II-listed structure built in the 1780s.
• The word clapper is thought to derive from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘cleaca’, meaning stepping stones, or ‘bridging the stepping stones’.
• In nearby Bellever Forest, there are many archaeological remains, including round houses, stone rows and a burial cist.
• It is important to keep all gates shut in order to prevent cross-breeding with ponies from the surrounding area. Please do not feed the ponies.

Summer (25 March – 27 October)

• Open Daily 10am –  5pm.
• Closed for maintenance 2-6 March 2020.

Parking Charges

• £1 Cars up to 3 hours.
• £2 Cars over 3 hours.
• £4 Coaches & minibuses.
• £1 Blue badge.
• Motorcycles can park for free.

Charges apply daily between 10:00am – 6:00pm.

The Clapper Bridge is believed to have been built in the 13th century to enable pack horses to cross the river, carrying tin to the stannary town of Tavistock.

If you’re not keen on camping then you can always book in at the youth hostel.

• Camping, You’re not allowed to set up camp in the forest and they have now put up some signs warning you. You have to hop across the river (or walk around to bellever bridge) to the otherside where there are plenty of places to set up along the river. Individuals and small groups are allowed to camp for up to two nights in the same place without asking permission. When planning your trip, make sure you check-out the Dartmoor Wild Camping map. All wild campers must adhere to the Dartmoor Backpack Camping Code.
• Hostel, YHA Dartmoor from £16.99 a night for a room or camping at £5 per person per night.
• Hotel, East Dart Hotel from £39 per person, per night.

Everything in Postbridge is easily within walking distance from the visitor centre car park. The walking trails are moderate with a steady climb up the hill to the top. It can also be soft underfoot in places. The most difficult is the walk to the Powdermill.

Postbridge, Yelverton, PL20 6TJ. Situated roughly midway between Princetown and Moretonhampstead.

• Bus, The 98 from Yelverton Roundabout stops at Postbridge and Bellever village.
• Car, The easiest way to get here, there is a car park by the visitor center run by the forestry, but there is a fee for parking here. £1 for 3 hours or £2 over 3 hours. For free parking you might be lucky on the verge opposite the East Dart hotel.

Tip: Remember Dartmoor has a 40mph speed limit to protect the cattle, sheep and ponies who freely roam the moor and can wander onto the roads at any time.

• For free parking you might be lucky on the verge opposite the East Dart hotel.
• There are a couple circular walks that take you around some of the old settlements, open moorland and up to Bellever Tor, Laughter Tor or Powdermill.
• Beware of adders, the Uk’s only venomous snake.
• It is important to keep all gates shut in order to prevent cross-breeding with ponies from the surrounding area. Please do not feed the ponies.
• Camping, individuals and small groups are allowed to camp for up to two nights in the same place without asking permission. When planning your trip, make sure you check-out the Dartmoor Wild Camping map. All wild campers must adhere to the Dartmoor Backpack Camping Code.
• Dogs must be kept on a lead in the presence of grazing animals and around the picnic area.
• You can see all my camping gear here.
• Tip: £25 off your first Airbnb trip of £55 or more click here.
• Find out more at www.postbridge.net