South Molton
Parish in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.014, -3.851 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 70 25 |
| Population: | 5,108 |
| Dialling code: | 01769 |
South Molton sits in the rolling countryside of North Devon, Devon, England, tucked close to the edge of Exmoor and straddling the River Mole. It has medieval origins and a compact historic centre of Georgian-fronted buildings and a parish church, giving the town a pleasantly old-fashioned market-town character.
Traditionally anchored by agriculture and a busy livestock mart, the local economy now mixes farming with independent shops, antiques, cafes and a steady trickle of visitors using the town as a base for exploring nearby moorland. Community life is lively for a town of its size, with regular markets, seasonal events and active clubs and societies that keep a strong sense of local identity.
Postcode districts covering South Molton
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 10.2 miles
- Bideford 15.6 miles
- Tiverton 18.3 miles
- Minehead 21 miles
- Ilfracombe 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- South Molton Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Hill Built-up area 1 mile
- George Nympton Parish 1.3 miles
- Queen's Nympton Parish 2 miles
- Filleigh Parish 2.5 miles
- King's Nympton Parish 3.3 miles
- Mariansleigh Parish 3.4 miles
- North Molton Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Satterleigh and Warkleigh Parish 3.7 miles
- Chittlehampton Parish 3.8 miles
- Romansleigh Parish 4 miles
- Bishop's Nympton Parish 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in South Molton
EX36 4AX, EX36 4DQ, EX36 3FR, EX36 4FL, EX36 3LH, EX36 4AG, EX36 4BR, EX36 4WA, EX36 4EX … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 27.2 miles
- Cardiff Airport 34.4 miles
- Umberleigh Railway Station 5.9 miles
- Portsmouth Arms Station 5.9 miles
Hotels near South Molton Ad
- The George 0.8 miles
- Northcote Manor 3 5.7 miles
- Simonsbath House Hotel 3 9.6 miles
- The Park Hotel 4 9.7 miles
- Fox & Hounds Country Hotel 3 8.6 miles
- The Imperial Hotel 4 10 miles
Schools in South Molton
- South Molton Community College Secondary
- South Molton Community Primary School Primary
- South Molton United C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 16.4 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 17.3 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 18.4 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 18.5 miles
- Brightley Priory Historic site 18.6 miles
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 18.8 miles
- Periton Park Court Estate 19.8 miles