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 miles
- Bideford 2.9 miles
- Ilfracombe 10.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Appledore Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Westleigh Parish 1.6 miles
- Fremington Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Northam Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Westward Ho! Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Bideford North Ward 2.8 miles
- Bideford Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Bideford East Ward 3 miles
- Chivenor and Wrafton Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Bideford West Ward 3.4 miles
- Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish 3.5 miles
- Bickington Built-up area 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Instow
EX39 4JA, EX39 4HW, EX39 4JW, EX39 4JL, EX39 4JJ, EX39 4JZ, EX39 4FQ, EX39 4FY, EX39 4JQ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 39.9 miles
- Cardiff Airport 43.2 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 5.2 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 7.2 miles
Hotels near Instow Ad
- The Commodore Hotel 3 0.1 miles
- Seagate 0.6 miles
- Hunters Lodge 4 miles
- Croyde Bay Hotel Or Self Catering 4 5.6 miles
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 4.8 miles
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 5 miles
- The Park Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- The Imperial Hotel 4 5.4 miles
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 5.5 miles
- The Woolacombe Bay Hotel 4 8.2 miles
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 2.9 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 3.8 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 6.7 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 11.2 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 12 miles