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 miles16.4 km
- Bideford 15.6 miles25 km
- Tiverton 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Minehead 21 miles33.7 km
- Ilfracombe 17.5 miles28.1 km
Neighbouring places
- South Molton Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hill Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- George Nympton Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Queen's Nympton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Filleigh Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- King's Nympton Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Mariansleigh Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- North Molton Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Satterleigh and Warkleigh Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Chittlehampton Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Romansleigh Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Bishop's Nympton Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in South Molton
EX36 3AQ, EX36 4EU, EX36 4BY, EX36 4JU, EX36 4FU, EX36 3FP, EX36 4AU, EX36 3FD, EX36 3AA … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 27.2 miles43.7 km
- Cardiff Airport 34.4 miles55.3 km
- Umberleigh Railway Station 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Portsmouth Arms Station 5.9 miles9.4 km
Hotels near South Molton Ad
- The George 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Northcote Manor 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Mole Resort - Hotel Rooms 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Simonsbath House Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Park Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.7 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 10 miles16 km
- Fox & Hounds Country Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
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 miles26.4 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Raddon Hills Hill 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Brightley Priory Historic site 18.6 miles30 km
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Periton Park Court Estate 19.8 miles31.9 km