Instow
Ward in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.034, -4.11 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 52 28 |
Instow sits on the estuary where the River Taw meets the River Torridge in North Devon, Devon, England. It faces Appledore across the water and is known for its long promenade, sandy foreshore and strong sailing culture; the nearby former railway line forms part of the Tarka Trail, popular with walkers and cyclists.
The local economy is driven by tourism, holiday accommodation and small businesses, with many residents commuting to Barnstaple. Historically a small port and 19th‑century rail terminus, the area retains a village atmosphere, active sailing and rowing clubs, and important estuary habitats that attract birdwatchers and conservation interest.
Postcode districts covering Instow
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 3.7 miles6 km
- Bideford 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Ilfracombe 11.6 miles18.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Tawstock Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Alverdiscott Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Fremington Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Westleigh Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bickington Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Roundswell Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Bishop's Tawton Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Huntshaw Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Instow Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Bideford East Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Yarnscombe Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Instow
EX39 4JT, EX39 4FF, EX39 4LS, EX39 4HZ, EX39 4JN, EX39 4NX, EX39 4NN, EX31 3PW, EX31 3WT … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 36.8 miles59.1 km
- Cardiff Airport 41.6 miles66.9 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
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Schools in Instow
- Holywell C of E School Primary
- Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Primary
- Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Brightley Priory Historic site 19.8 miles31.8 km