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About Ashburton

Ashburton perches on Dartmoor's southern edge, serving as the national park's traditional gateway town. The A38 provides the main access via Buckfastleigh, whilst the A384 runs straight through to Princetown and the moor proper. With over 40 EV charging points and excellent touring connections, it's become a popular base for exploring both Dartmoor and the South Hams. St. Andrew's Church houses remarkable 13th-century floor tiles with original heraldic patterns.

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Ashburton is in England, at 50.516, -3.756 - about 8 km south-west of Blackpool, Devon 2.

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The closest airport to Ashburton is Exeter International Airport, 39 km (about 30 min by car).

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