Filleigh
Parish in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.038, -3.895 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 67 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01769 (South Molton) |
Filleigh is a small rural parish in North Devon, Devon, England, set among rolling farmland and the broad, landscaped parkland of Castle Hill, the historic Fortescue family seat. The estate dominates the village’s character - tree‑lined avenues, a grand house and associated cottages reflect the long link between landowning and local life, and the grounds attract occasional visitors when open to the public.
Locally the economy is still largely agricultural, complemented by a modest amount of tourism and commuting to nearby market towns; the parish lies close to South Molton and within easy reach of Exmoor and the North Devon coast. Socially and historically Filleigh feels quietly layered - estate, village church and farmsteads show medieval and later influences that give the place a typically peaceful, pastoral character.
Postcode districts covering Filleigh
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 7.7 miles
- Bideford 13.7 miles
- Tiverton 20.8 miles
- Minehead 21.5 miles
- Ilfracombe 15 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hill Built-up area 1.5 miles
- East Buckland Built-up area 2.1 miles
- East and West Buckland Parish 2.3 miles
- Chittlehampton Parish 2.8 miles
- South Molton Built-up area 3 miles
- Swimbridge Built-up area 3.4 miles
- George Nympton Parish 3.8 miles
- Satterleigh and Warkleigh Parish 3.8 miles
- Brayford Parish 4 miles
- North Molton Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Queen's Nympton Parish 4.5 miles
- Stoke Rivers Parish 4.7 miles
Example postcodes in Filleigh
EX32 0TJ, EX32 0RP, EX32 0RR, EX32 0RX, EX32 0FH, EX32 0RQ, EX32 0SZ, EX32 0RL, EX32 0TH … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 29.7 miles
- Cardiff Airport 34.4 miles
- Umberleigh Railway Station 4.8 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 5.8 miles
Hotels near Filleigh Ad
- The George 3 miles
- The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms 4 5 miles
- Coaching Inn 5 2.9 miles
- The Poltimore Inn 3 4.1 miles
- Cosy Devon Retreat Woodland Views 3.9 miles
- The Royal & Fortescue Hotel 3 7.6 miles
- The Imperial Hotel 4 7.5 miles
- The Park Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- Northcote Manor 3 6.7 miles
- Premier Inn Barnstaple 3 6.6 miles
Schools in Filleigh
- Filleigh Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 14.1 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 14.9 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 16 miles
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 19.2 miles
- Brightley Priory Historic site 19.7 miles