Dousland

Dousland is a small settlement in Devon, in the South West, postcode district PL20. Visitors find it conveniently positioned near the A386 at Yelverton and just 10 kilometres (6 mi) northeast of the city of Plymouth by road. The settlement sits within the boundary of Dartmoor National Park, offering immediate access to the moorland landscape. Dousland is split between two parishes. The northern part lies in Walkhampton parish, along the B3212 road that runs from Yelverton to Princetown; the southern part falls within Meavy parish on the road towards Meavy. This neatly divided layout gives Dousland a quietly local character while keeping it connected to neighbouring villages and routes. For those exploring Dartmoor from a compact base, Dousland’s position between main roads and parishes makes it a practical spot from which to set off by car. Whether approaching from Plymouth or tracing the B3212 through Walkhampton, Dousland is a modest but handy foothold within Devon’s moorland reaches.