Diptford
Parish in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.383, -3.77 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 74 55 |
| Dialling code: | 01548 (Kingsbridge) |
Diptford is a small rural parish in the rolling landscape of the South Hams district of Devon, England. It sits among hedged farmland and pockets of woodland, with a scattering of farms and hamlets rather than a dense village centre, and enjoys a quiet, verdant character typical of South Hams countryside.
Historically its life has centred on the parish church and agricultural economy, and today that rural identity remains alongside a modest number of commuters who travel to nearby market towns such as Totnes and Kingsbridge. Local social life tends to be community-focused, with village halls, church events and seasonal gatherings keeping traditions and neighbourliness alive.
Postcode districts covering Diptford
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 14.8 miles
- Torquay 12.8 miles
- Paignton 9.7 miles
- Newton Abbot 12.1 miles
- Exmouth 23.8 miles
- Teignmouth 16.8 miles
- Brixham 10.3 miles
- Saltash 20.1 miles
- Tavistock 20 miles
- Ivybridge 6.7 miles
- Kingsteignton 14 miles
- Dawlish 19.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- North Huish Parish 1.9 miles
- Harberton Parish 2.2 miles
- Halwell and Moreleigh Parish 2.6 miles
- Woodleigh Parish 3 miles
- West Dart Ward 3.7 miles
- South Brent Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Loddiswell Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Rattery Parish 4.3 miles
- Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford Ward 4.4 miles
- Ashprington Parish 4.4 miles
- Ugborough Parish 4.4 miles
- Blackawton Built-up area 4.7 miles
Example postcodes in Diptford
TQ9 7JY, TQ9 7JT, TQ9 7LA, TQ9 7NG, TQ9 7JS, TQ9 7NF, TQ9 7NB, TQ9 7NH, TQ9 7PD … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 28.9 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 54.1 miles
- Totnes Railway Station 5.1 miles
- Totnes Littlehempston Railway Station 5.4 miles
Hotels near Diptford Ad
- The Durant Arms 4.9 miles
- The Turtley Corn Mill 5 3.6 miles
- Fowlescombe Farm 5 2.9 miles
- Royal Seven Stars Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- King William IV 4 5 miles
- The Steam Packet Inn 3 4.9 miles
- The Pack Horse Inn 4.1 miles
- The Cott Inn 4.9 miles
- Station House 4.1 miles
- Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa 3 4.9 miles
Schools in Diptford
- Diptford Parochial C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 7.6 miles
- Bantham Beach Beach 8.7 miles
- Slapton Sands Beach 8.7 miles
- Goodrington Sands Beach 9.3 miles
- South Milton Sands Beach 9.4 miles
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 10 miles
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 11.3 miles
- Gara Rock beach Beach 11.4 miles
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 11.8 miles
- Plainmoor Stadium 12.6 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 13.2 miles