Goodleigh
Built-up area in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.091, -4.002 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 59 34 |
| Population: | 450 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Goodleigh is a small, quiet village in North Devon, Devon, England, set in the rolling hedged farmland typical of the region. It feels distinctly rural with stone cottages and lanes, and sits within easy reach of the market town of Barnstaple and the scenic attractions of the North Devon coast and Exmoor, making it convenient for both day trips to the sea and inland walking.
Historically the settlement has agricultural roots and retains a village-centred social life, with occasional local events and a slow-paced community character; economically it is shaped by farming, rural trades and the spill‑over of tourism and commuting to nearby towns. Its combination of countryside tranquillity and accessibility gives it the understated charm many people seek in Devon village life.
Postcode districts covering Goodleigh
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bideford 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Minehead 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Ilfracombe 9.3 miles14.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Westacott Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Shirwell Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Barnstaple with Westacott Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Landkey Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Newport Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Barnstaple with Pilton Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Barnstaple Central Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Stoke Rivers Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Pilton West Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Barnstaple Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Loxhore Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Swimbridge Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Goodleigh
EX32 7NP, EX32 7LZ, EX32 7FJ, EX32 7NW, EX32 7LY, EX32 7NR, EX32 7LX, EX32 7LU, EX32 7NH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 35.5 miles57.1 km
- Exeter International Airport 35.5 miles57.2 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
Hotels near Goodleigh Ad
- The Park Hotel 4 2.5 miles4 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hunters Lodge 6.4 miles10.2 km
- The George 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Kentisbury Grange 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Commodore Hotel 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Sandy Cove Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
Schools in Goodleigh
- Goodleigh C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 9 miles14.4 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 19.2 miles30.9 km