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About Shortacombe

Shortacombe lies on Devon's western Dartmoor edge, accessed via the A386 between Tavistock and Okehampton. The A30 trunk road sits 4 miles north for longer journeys, whilst local routes connect through Lydford and Bridestowe. Around 13 fast EV charging points serve the area. The name derives from an ancient farm in the sheltered valley beneath the moor.

Where is Shortacombe on the map?

Shortacombe is in England, at 50.661, -4.088 - about 3 km north-east of Lydford.

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The closest airport to Shortacombe is Exeter International Airport, 61 km (about 46 min by car).

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