Instow
Parish in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.054, -4.171 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 47 30 |
| Population: | 706 |
| Dialling code: | 01237 (Bideford) |
Instow is a small coastal village on the north bank of the wide tidal estuary where the Taw and Torridge meet in North Devon, Devon, England. Its sand-and-shingle shore, broad mudflats and saltmarshes make it a magnet for sailors, kite- and windsurfers, birdwatchers and families, with clear views across to Appledore and along the North Devon coast.
Historically a modest maritime and fishing community, Instow now relies heavily on tourism and holiday lets alongside local services, while the disused railway route nearby has been reused as part of the regional walking and cycling network known as the Tarka Trail. The village retains a relaxed, community feel with cafés, pubs and waterside activities that reflect its estuarine setting and seafaring roots.
Postcode districts covering Instow
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Bideford 3 miles4.8 km
- Ilfracombe 10.5 miles16.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Instow Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Appledore Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Westleigh Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Fremington Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Northam Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Westward Ho! Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Bideford North Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Bideford East Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Bideford Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Chivenor and Wrafton Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Bickington Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Instow
EX39 4LW, EX39 4LN, EX39 4JR, EX39 4JP, EX39 4HU, EX39 4HN, EX39 4RN, EX39 4LL, EX39 4JD … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 39.7 miles63.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 43 miles69.1 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 6.9 miles11.1 km
Hotels near Instow Ad
- The Commodore Hotel 3 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Seagate 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hunters Lodge 3.7 miles6 km
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Park Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Croyde Bay Hotel Or Self Catering 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 5 miles8 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Royal Hotel 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
Schools in Instow
- Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 3 miles4.9 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 4 miles6.4 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 12.3 miles19.8 km