Skip to content

← Back to Other Heritage Sites · Back to the directory · Dartmoor Map

Heritage & Places

Chagstock Festival Ground

Whiddon Down, Chagford, Devon

Grid ref: SX 6860 9171

Chagstock Festival Ground sits at the threshold where Dartmoor's open moorland meets the settled valleys beyond. This modest but significant site has long served as a focal point for local gatherings, reflecting the deep connection between Dartmoor communities and their landscape. The open ground speaks to centuries of tradition, a place where people have come together across generations.

The setting itself rewards a visit. From here you can experience the transition between moorland and farmland that characterises this part of Devon, taking in views across the surrounding hills and valleys. It's a quiet place that invites reflection on how communities on and around Dartmoor have maintained their connections to this landscape through gathering, celebration, and shared purpose.

Share

Suggest an edit to this listing

Thoughts

Be the first to share a thought about Chagstock Festival Ground.

Share a thought

Run a Dartmoor business, group or service like this one? Add yours to the directory, it is free.

Suggest a listing