The Ancient Stannary Town of Ashburton
ASHBURTON is the historic southern gateway to Dartmoor and the ideal place from which to explore the region’s wild uplands and coastline. It lies close to the A38 Devon Expressway, conveniently between the cities of Plymouth
and Exeter. The town’s position on the fringes of the moor, and just a short distance from the River Dart, makes it the perfect location for walking, pony trekking, canoeing and fishing. The historic streets lend
GUIDE CONTENTS 6-7
The Town Hall
10-13 History of the town 16 17
Ashburton Carnival Bread Weighing and Ale Tasting Ceremony
19-22 Buildings of note and a walk around the town – includes map
24-27 Walks around Ashburton – includes route map Ashburton Rollers
28 30 33 35 38 39
Ashburton Food Festival Bank Youth Project
Clubs and organisations Where to stay Things to do
While every care has been taken in the preparation of this guide, Ashburton Town Council and the publishers cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information herein, or any consequence arising from it, or for any errors or omissions.
Produced by Ashburton Town Council. Published by Devon and Cornwall Newspapers Ltd.
Designed by Mid-Devon Advertiser, Old Manor House, 63 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 1NE. Printed by Wottons Printers Ltd, Unit 5, Riverside 2, Quay Road, Brunel Ind. Est., Newton Abbot TQ12 4DZ.
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themselves to both leisure and trade with a wealth of interesting old buildings and individual businesses. Since Saxon times Ashburton has grown along the banks of the River Ashburn, nestling in its sheltered valley.
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