Totnes
Parish in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.428, -3.691 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 79 60 |
| Population: | 8,076 |
The market town of Totnes sits on a steep hillside above the tidal River Dart, its narrow streets tumbling down towards the old bridge at Bridgetown. It occupies a prominent spot in the South Hams district of Devon in England, with a compact medieval core, a surviving Norman castle keep and good views across the estuary.
Totnes has a strong independent and creative streak, known for artisan food, farmers’ markets, galleries and an alternative cultural scene - it was the birthplace of the Transition Town movement. The local economy leans on tourism, small businesses and food producers, while a lively programme of festivals, river-based activities and conservation efforts keeps the community engaged with its historic setting.
Postcode districts covering Totnes
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Exeter 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Torquay 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Paignton 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Newton Abbot 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Exmouth 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Teignmouth 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Brixham 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Saltash 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Tavistock 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Ivybridge 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Kingsteignton 9.6 miles15.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Totnes Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Dartington Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Berry Pomeroy Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Ashprington Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Littlehempston Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- West Dart Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Harberton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Marldon & Littlehempston Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Dartington & Staverton Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Stoke Gabriel Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Rattery Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Collaton St. Mary Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Totnes
TQ9 9GW, TQ9 5FS, TQ9 5EE, TQ9 9TQ, TQ9 5AZ, TQ9 5DY, TQ9 5FA, TQ9 5WY, TQ9 5YR … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 57.4 miles92.4 km
- Totnes Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Totnes Littlehempston Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
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Schools in Totnes
- King Edward VI Community College Secondary
- On Track Education Totnes Independent - special
- ROC College (part of United Response) Special
- The Grove School Primary
- Totnes Independent School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Goodrington Sands Beach 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 13.5 miles21.8 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Gara Rock beach Beach 14.8 miles23.7 km