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North Molton

Built-up area in North Devon, Devon, England

Coordinates:51.053, -3.799
OS grid ref:SS 73 29
Population:721
Dialling code: 01769 (South Molton)
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North Molton is a village and civil parish on the southern fringe of Exmoor National Park in North Devon, Devon, England. It sits amid rolling farmland and moorland, with dramatic upland views and a landscape that reflects its position between lowland dairy country and the wilder open moors.

Historically a rural parish with medieval roots, North Molton has past connections to small‑scale mining and longstanding agricultural estates; today its economy is largely farming, forestry and tourism, attracting walkers, riders and people seeking a quiet village life. The community retains a strong local identity centred on the parish church, village pub and community events that sustain village life in this part of North Devon.

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Transport links

  • Exeter International Airport 27.7 miles44.5 km
  • Cardiff Airport 30.9 miles49.7 km
  • Umberleigh Railway Station 8.9 miles14.3 km
  • King's Nympton Railway Station 9.3 miles15 km

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Schools in North Molton

  • North Molton Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 15.3 miles24.6 km
  • Periton Park Court Estate 16.4 miles26.4 km
  • Brendon Hills Hill 17.2 miles27.7 km
  • Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 17.6 miles28.3 km
  • National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 17.7 miles28.5 km
  • Minehead Harbour Harbour 17.9 miles28.8 km
  • Braunton Burrows Hill 18 miles28.9 km
  • Saunton Sands Beach 18.7 miles30.2 km
  • Raddon Hills Hill 19.2 miles30.8 km
  • Putsborough Beach Beach 19.4 miles31.3 km