Mortehoe

Coordinates:	51.175, -4.188
OS grid ref:	SS 47 44
Dialling code:	01271 (Barnstaple)

Mortehoe sits on the rugged north coast of North Devon in Devon, England, perched above dramatic cliffs and rocky headlands at Morte Point. The village looks out across Woolacombe Bay to Lundy Island and is threaded by the South West Coast Path, making it popular with walkers, birdwatchers and anyone drawn to striking coastal geology, seals and occasional dolphins.

Historically a small fishing and farming community with a smuggling past, the settlement retains a 13th‑century parish church and a strong local identity even as tourism now dominates the economy with holiday cottages, pubs and surf visitors from nearby bays. The balance between seasonal trade and a year‑round resident community gives Mortehoe a quietly resilient, village‑scale social life and plenty of local character.

Postcode districts covering Mortehoe

Most populated places nearby

Barnstaple 8.6 miles
Bideford 11 miles
Ilfracombe 3.4 miles

Neighbouring places

Woolacombe Built-up area 0.1 miles
Ilfracombe West Ward 2.2 miles
West Down Parish 2.6 miles
Georgeham Built-up area 2.7 miles
Ilfracombe Built-up area 3.4 miles
Croyde Built-up area 3.6 miles
Ilfracombe East Ward 4 miles
Braunton West & Georgeham Ward 4.2 miles
Chambercombe Built-up area 4.2 miles
Braunton East Ward 4.4 miles
Bittadon Parish 4.6 miles
Braunton Built-up area 4.8 miles

Example postcodes in Mortehoe

EX34 7BL, EX34 7DH, EX34 7AH, EX34 7DS, EX34 7DJ, EX34 7ER, EX34 7BT, EX34 7EB, EX34 7BS … See all

Transport links

Cardiff Airport 39.6 miles
Exeter International Airport 45.4 miles
Barnstaple Railway Station 8.9 miles
Killington Lane Railway Dtation 12.4 miles

Hotels in Mortehoe Ad

Schools in Mortehoe

Woolacombe School Primary

Local points of interest

Putsborough Beach Beach 2.5 miles
Saunton Sands Beach 5.4 miles
Braunton Burrows Hill 5.9 miles
Mouthmill Beach Beach 15.3 miles
Brownsham Wood Historic site 16.1 miles