Ward in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.728, -3.352 |
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| OS grid ref: | SY 04 92 |
West Hill and Aylesbeare sit on the eastern edge of rural East Devon in Devon, England, a patchwork of arable fields, farmland and pockets of heath. The area is noted for Aylesbeare Common, a lowland heath and SSSI that forms part of the wider Pebblebed Heaths and attracts walkers and birdwatchers, while quiet lanes and hedgerows give the landscape a distinctly agricultural, slightly rolling character.
Locally the communities combine a strong village feel with some commuter links to Exeter, supporting a mix of small businesses, farms, a primary school and village halls; historic churches and listed cottages hint at medieval roots. Social life tends to centre on local clubs, the pub and parish events, and conservation interests are prominent because of the nearby heathland habitats and their wildlife.
EX11 1XN, EX11 1TT, EX5 2BR, EX11 1TP, EX5 2BY, EX5 2FH, EX11 1XD, EX5 2DQ, EX11 1XH … See all