Wembworthy is a small, rural parish in Mid Devon, Devon, England, characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerowed lanes and a scattering of farms and cottages rather than a dense village centre. Agriculture remains the mainstay of the local economy, with mixed livestock and arable holdings, while its quiet lanes and countryside make it attractive to walkers and anyone seeking a rural escape from nearby market towns.
The parish has a long history and retains a handful of traditional buildings and a parish church that speak to its medieval roots; local life is largely community‑centred, with social activity revolving around church and village networks. Although small and low‑profile, Wembworthy exemplifies the quieter, agricultural side of Devon and reflects the county’s pattern of dispersed settlement and rural continuity.
Postcode districts covering Wembworthy
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 20.1 miles
- Barnstaple 15.3 miles
- Bideford 16.5 miles
- Tiverton 18.5 miles
- Ilfracombe 24.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Eggesford Parish 1.3 miles
- Brushford Parish 1.8 miles
- Chulmleigh Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Taw Vale Ward 2.5 miles
- Chawleigh Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Winkleigh Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Coldridge Parish 3.1 miles
- Nymet Rowland Parish 3.2 miles
- Ashreigney Parish 3.4 miles
- Lapford Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Bondleigh Parish 4.3 miles
- Burrington Parish 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Wembworthy
EX18 7SB, EX18 7RY, EX18 7SF, EX18 7RU, EX18 7SP, EX18 7RX, EX18 7RZ, EX18 7RW, EX18 7QT … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 23.4 miles
- Cardiff Airport 42.7 miles
- Eggesford Railway Station 0.9 miles
- King's Nympton Railway Station 3.6 miles
Hotels near Wembworthy Ad
- Fox & Hounds Country Hotel 3 0.9 miles
- The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms 4 5.9 miles
- Northcote Manor 3 5.4 miles
- The George Inn 8.9 miles
- Rams Head Inn 4 6 miles
- Duke of York 6.3 miles
- East Hillerton House 4 8.8 miles
- The George 9.6 miles
- Cosy Devon Retreat Woodland Views 9 miles
- Coaching Inn 5 9.6 miles
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 9.5 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 15.1 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 18.7 miles
- University of Exeter University 18.8 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 19.3 miles
- St James Park Stadium 19.4 miles
- Killerton Estate 19.6 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 19.8 miles