| 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 miles19.6 km
- Exeter 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Torquay 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Paignton 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Newton Abbot 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Exmouth 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Teignmouth 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Brixham 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Saltash 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Tavistock 16 miles25.7 km
- Ivybridge 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Kingsteignton 13.6 miles21.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Dean Prior Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- North Huish Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bittaford Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Ugborough Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Rattery Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Ermington & Ugborough Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Harford Parish 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Diptford Parish 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Ivybridge East Ward 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Harberton Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- West Buckfastleigh Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Buckfastleigh Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
Example postcodes in South Brent
TQ10 9AP, TQ10 9BT, TQ10 9JB, TQ10 9PQ, TQ10 9DD, TQ10 9DB, TQ10 9DE, TQ10 9AD, TQ10 9HT … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 28.1 miles45.2 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 51.2 miles82.3 km
- Ivybridge Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Buckfastleigh Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels near South Brent Ad
- Northgate House 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Bull Inn 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Dartmoor Lodge Hotel 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa 5 10 miles16.1 km
- Welbeck Manor and Golf 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Royal Seven Stars Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The White Hart Hotel 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Plantation House Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Lavender House Hotel 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Smithaleigh Farm Rooms and Apartments 7.5 miles12 km
Schools in South Brent
- South Brent Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 11.1 miles17.8 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Cattewater Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 14 miles22.6 km
- Home Park Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km