Atherington
Parish in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.989, -4.011 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 58 22 |
Atherington is a small rural village and civil parish in North Devon, in the county of Devon, England. Set amid rolling farmland and hedgerow‑lined lanes it has the quietly picturesque character of the area, with stone and cob cottages and a small historic parish church; the landscape feels typically Devonian and gives relatively easy access to both moorland and the North Devon coast.
Historically the settlement has medieval roots and a predominantly agricultural economy, with mixed livestock and arable farms; in recent decades some residents commute to larger towns while others work in tourism, conservation or local trades. Social life is what you might expect of a small parish - a close‑knit community, occasional village events and a strong local interest in preserving landscape and wildlife, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a quieter country way of life.
Postcode districts covering Atherington
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Bideford 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Tiverton 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Ilfracombe 15.5 miles24.9 km
Neighbouring places
- High Bickington Built-up area 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Yarnscombe Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Chittlehampton Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Roborough Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Satterleigh and Warkleigh Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Two Rivers & Three Moors Ward 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Tawstock Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Chittlehamholt Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- St. Giles in the Wood Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Burrington Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Bishop's Tawton Built-up area 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Swimbridge Built-up area 4.9 miles7.9 km
Example postcodes in Atherington
EX37 9HW, EX37 9HN, EX37 9EG, EX37 9AS, EX37 9HP, EX37 9FB, EX37 9AR, EX37 9BJ, EX37 9BH … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 31.4 miles50.6 km
- Cardiff Airport 40.4 miles65 km
- Umberleigh Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Atherington Ad
- Hunters Lodge 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Northcote Manor 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Park Hotel 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The George 7.9 miles12.8 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Mole Resort - Hotel Rooms 4.3 miles7 km
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.7 km
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Commodore Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Seagate 9 miles14.5 km
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 12 miles19.4 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Brightley Priory Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 18.9 miles30.4 km