Ashford
Parish in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.095, -4.096 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 53 34 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Ashford in North Devon, Devon, England is a small, largely rural parish characterised by rolling farmland, hedged lanes and clusters of traditional stone cottages. Its landscape lies within easy reach of the dramatic North Devon coast, so the area balances a strong agricultural identity with the seasonal influence of coastal walking and holiday visitors.
Historically the parish retains a medieval church and long-established farmsteads, and community life tends to revolve around a village hall, local events and small businesses. The local economy depends on farming, holiday accommodation and services for visitors, making Ashford a quiet, unspoilt spot popular with those seeking countryside living within reach of larger market towns and coastal attractions.
Postcode districts covering Ashford
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 1.9 miles3 km
- Bideford 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Ilfracombe 7.5 miles12 km
Neighbouring places
- Ashford Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Heanton Punchardon Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Pilton West Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bickington Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Barnstaple with Pilton Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Barnstaple Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Barnstaple Central Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Roundswell Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Chivenor and Wrafton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Marwood Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Braunton East Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Barnstaple with Westacott Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Ashford
EX31 4AU, EX31 4BZ, EX31 4DB, EX31 4BS, EX31 4BR, EX31 4FX, EX31 4DL, EX31 4BT, EX31 4BW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 38.6 miles62.2 km
- Exeter International Airport 38.8 miles62.4 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 6.3 miles10.1 km
Hotels near Ashford Ad
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 1.1 miles1.8 km
- The Park Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Hunters Lodge 5 miles8 km
- The Commodore Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Croyde Bay Hotel Or Self Catering 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Seagate 5 miles8.1 km
- The Woolacombe Bay Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 5.6 miles9 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 16.3 miles26.2 km