Totnes
Ward in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.428, -3.689 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 80 60 |
Totnes sits on a steep hill above the tidal stretch of the River Dart in the South Hams district of Devon, its narrow streets and timbered houses reflecting a long market-town history crowned by the Norman motte-and-bailey of Totnes Castle. The ward looks out over estuary and rolling countryside that forms part of the wider South Devon character, making it a draw for walkers and visitors exploring the coast and rural hinterland.
Culturally it has a lively, independent feel: farmers’ markets, artisan shops, galleries and a busy events calendar sit alongside a notable alternative and sustainability scene - Totnes is where the Transition Town movement and a local complementary currency took early root - and the nearby Dartington arts and education traditions add to the creative economy. Tourism, small businesses, food and craft producers and a mix of long‑standing local families and newer creative residents shape the town’s social and economic life.
Postcode districts covering Totnes
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Exeter 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Torquay 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Paignton 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Newton Abbot 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Exmouth 19 miles30.6 km
- Teignmouth 12 miles19.4 km
- Brixham 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Saltash 23.6 miles38 km
- Tavistock 21.7 miles34.8 km
- Ivybridge 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Kingsteignton 9.5 miles15.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Totnes Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Dartington Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Berry Pomeroy Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ashprington Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Littlehempston Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- West Dart Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Harberton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Marldon & Littlehempston Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Dartington & Staverton Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Stoke Gabriel Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Collaton St. Mary Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Rattery Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Totnes
TQ9 5BG, TQ9 9TB, TQ9 5TZ, TQ9 9SS, TQ9 5NQ, TQ9 9ZZ, TQ9 5BN, TQ9 5LX, TQ9 5DU … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 57.5 miles92.6 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 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 8 miles12.8 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 10 miles16.1 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 13.5 miles21.8 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Gara Rock beach Beach 14.8 miles23.8 km