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Bennett’s Cross

Hidden Gem

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Moorland

Walking, Photography

Autumn

David Smith / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Bennett's Cross is an old granite cross standing beside the moorland road across Dartmoor, near the Warren House Inn between Postbridge and Moretonhampstead. It is a rough, weathered stone about waist-to-shoulder height, squat and slightly crooked, with short stubby arms, cut from coarse granite ful...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

9 day, 1 overnight

Beachwood Bakery​, The Old Forge Caffè​

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Bennett’s Cross?
Dartmoor National Park in Devon holds this historic site right along the roadside. Ramblers frequently find it while exploring the surrounding rolling heathland.

What type of place is Bennett’s Cross?
Bennett's Cross is an ancient granite wayside cross on Dartmoor in Devon.

When is the best time to visit Bennett’s Cross?
Autumn brings the perfect crisp morning light to see the old stone casting long shadows across the landscape. Clear days offer the finest experience because heavy fogs regularly blanket the open road.

What can you do at Bennett’s Cross?
People usually stop to photograph the weathered marker and examine the old initials carved into its face. Walking up the nearby grass tracks towards Birch Tor provides excellent views across the high moor.

How long should I spend at Bennett’s Cross?
A short stop of fifteen to twenty minutes provides plenty of time to stretch your legs and see the monument. Hikers wanting to complete the circular walking loops around the local tors will need a couple of hours.

Where do I park at Bennett’s Cross?
Space for ten vehicles sits near the monument, providing nine day slots and a single overnight spot. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Bennett’s Cross?
Beachwood Bakery and The Old Forge Caffè offer two places to grab a bite to eat nearby. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Bennett’s Cross?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Bennett’s Cross, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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