Instow
Built-up area in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.054, -4.178 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 47 30 |
| Population: | 706 |
| Dialling code: | 01237 (Bideford) |
Instow is a small coastal village in North Devon, Devon, England, sitting on the estuary of the River Taw opposite Appledore. It has a long sand-and-shingle beach and shallow tidal waters that make it popular for windsurfing, sailing and paddle sports, with wide estuary views and easy access to walking and cycling routes such as the South West Coast Path and the Tarka Trail.
Historically a modest port and Victorian holiday settlement, Instow now leans on tourism, boating and holiday accommodation for much of its local economy, while retaining a close-knit community vibe with seasonal regattas, local markets and a mix of permanent residents and holiday homeowners. The converted railway and surrounding countryside add to its appeal for walkers and birdwatchers as well as watersports enthusiasts.
Postcode districts covering Instow
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Bideford 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ilfracombe 10.5 miles16.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Appledore Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Westleigh Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Fremington Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Northam Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Westward Ho! Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Bideford North Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bideford Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bideford East Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Chivenor and Wrafton Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Bideford West Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Bickington Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Instow
EX39 4HP, EX39 4LD, EX39 4JY, EX39 4RF, EX39 4HZ, EX39 4NB, EX39 4FY, EX39 4HS, EX39 4LN … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 39.9 miles64.3 km
- Cardiff Airport 43.2 miles69.5 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
Hotels near Instow Ad
- The Commodore Hotel 3 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Seagate 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Hunters Lodge 4 miles6.4 km
- Croyde Bay Hotel Or Self Catering 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- The Park Hotel 4 5.6 miles9 km
- The Royal Hotel 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.8 km
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 11.2 miles18 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 12 miles19.4 km