| Coordinates: | 50.427, -3.833 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SX 69 60 |
| Population: | 2,559 |
| Dialling code: | 01364 (Ashburton) |
South Brent sits on the southern edge of Dartmoor in the South Hams district of Devon, England, occupying a sheltered spot in the River Avon valley. The village is visually dominated by Brent Tor, a steep volcanic outcrop topped by a medieval church, and serves as a popular base for walkers and cyclists exploring the moor and the surrounding countryside.
Historically a small market and agricultural centre, South Brent today supports a mix of local shops, pubs and community facilities alongside residents who commute to nearby towns such as Plymouth and Totnes. Tourism and outdoor recreation play an important economic role, while an active community life - village events, clubs and local volunteering - keeps it a lively rural centre rather than a dormitory settlement.
Postcode districts covering South Brent
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 12.2 miles
- Exeter 24.5 miles
- Torquay 14.1 miles
- Paignton 11.6 miles
- Newton Abbot 11.9 miles
- Exmouth 23.8 miles
- Teignmouth 17.1 miles
- Brixham 13.4 miles
- Saltash 17.3 miles
- Tavistock 16 miles
- Ivybridge 4.7 miles
- Kingsteignton 13.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dean Prior Parish 2.7 miles
- North Huish Parish 2.8 miles
- Bittaford Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Ugborough Parish 2.9 miles
- Rattery Parish 3.1 miles
- Ermington & Ugborough Ward 3.8 miles
- Harford Parish 4.1 miles
- Diptford Parish 4.1 miles
- Ivybridge East Ward 4.3 miles
- Harberton Parish 4.4 miles
- West Buckfastleigh Parish 4.4 miles
- Buckfastleigh Built-up area 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in South Brent
TQ10 9PS, TQ10 9PR, TQ10 9PU, TQ10 9PQ, TQ10 9FB, TQ10 9DL, TQ10 9QF, TQ10 9AJ, TQ10 9DQ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 28.1 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 51.2 miles
- Ivybridge Railway Station 3.9 miles
- Buckfastleigh Railway Station 4.8 miles
Hotels near South Brent Ad
- Northgate House 5.2 miles
- The Bull Inn 6.3 miles
- Dartmoor Lodge Hotel 6.4 miles
- Welbeck Manor and Golf 3 7.3 miles
- Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa 5 10 miles
- Royal Seven Stars Hotel 3 6.6 miles
- Smithaleigh Farm Rooms and Apartments 7.5 miles
- Dartington Hall Hotel 4 6.4 miles
- Elfordleigh 3 9.6 miles
- The Moorland Hotel 3 9.1 miles
Schools in South Brent
- South Brent Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 5.2 miles
- Bantham Beach Beach 10.5 miles
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 11.1 miles
- South Milton Sands Beach 11.6 miles
- Goodrington Sands Beach 11.8 miles
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.1 miles
- Slapton Sands Beach 12.8 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 12.9 miles
- Cattewater Estate 13.2 miles
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 13.4 miles
- Plainmoor Stadium 14 miles
- Home Park Stadium 14.2 miles