Clayhidon is a small rural parish in Mid Devon, Devon, sitting on the western fringes of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the border with Somerset. The landscape is gently undulating farmland punctuated by hedgerows, small woodlands and quiet lanes, with a network of footpaths that make it popular with walkers and nature‑lovers.
Historically agricultural, the local economy still revolves around mixed farming and traditional orchards, and the built environment includes stone cottages and older farmhouses typical of Devon. There’s a strong local community feel with village activities and occasional events, while the peaceful rural setting appeals to those seeking countryside tranquillity within easy reach of larger market towns.
Postcode districts covering Clayhidon
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 19.5 miles
- Taunton 8.3 miles
- Yeovil 23.8 miles
- Bridgwater 17.1 miles
- Exmouth 21.4 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 24.3 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 24.2 miles
- Tiverton 12.3 miles
- Bridport 22.8 miles
- Chard 10.4 miles
- Chard Town 10.6 miles
- Street 24.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hemyock Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Churchstanton Parish 2.1 miles
- Upper Culm Ward 2.5 miles
- Upottery Parish 3.9 miles
- Dunkeswell Built-up area 4 miles
- Culmstock Built-up area 4.1 miles
- West Buckland Parish 4.4 miles
- Dunkeswell & Otterhead Ward 4.4 miles
- Blagdon Hill Built-up area 4.4 miles
- Wellington Without Parish 4.4 miles
- Sheldon Parish 4.5 miles
- Otterford Parish 4.7 miles
Example postcodes in Clayhidon
EX15 3QB, EX15 3PS, EX15 3QA, EX15 3TH, EX15 3PR, EX15 3PW, EX15 3TQ, EX15 3PQ, EX15 3PJ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 15.7 miles
- Cardiff Airport 34.2 miles
- Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 7.5 miles
- Honiton Railway Station 7.9 miles
- Taunton Bus Station 8 miles
Hotels near Clayhidon Ad
- Days Inn by Wyndham Taunton 2.5 4.8 miles
- The Green Dragon 4.8 miles
- Lakeview Manor 4 3.7 miles
- The Globe Inn 4 8.3 miles
- Beambridge Inn 5.3 miles
- Greyhound 6.9 miles
- Travelodge Wellington Somerset 3 5.3 miles
- The Corner House Hotel 3 7.8 miles
- Winchester Arms 6.4 miles
- The Royal Ashton Town House 2 8.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 2.1 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 7 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 8.9 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 13 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13 miles
- Halswell House Country house 13.9 miles
- Halswell Estate 13.9 miles
- Killerton Estate 14.4 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 15.3 miles
- Brendon Hills Hill 16.7 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 17.6 miles