Parish in Teignbridge, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.612, -3.586 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 87 80 |
| Population: | 4,011 |
| Dialling code: | 01626 (Newton Abbot) |
Chudleigh is a small historic parish in the borough of Teignbridge, Devon, England, set above the wooded valley of the River Teign and sheltered by the nearby Haldon Hills. Its compact centre of stone terraces and narrow streets gives way quickly to rural farmland and lanes that lead towards the high moors of Dartmoor, while larger towns such as Newton Abbot and Exeter are within easy reach, making it a popular spot for commuters as well as for visitors seeking countryside walks.
Historically a market and agricultural community, Chudleigh retains a strong village identity with a mixture of period buildings, a parish church and local shops, while small businesses and farming still shape the local economy. Community events and traditional shows reinforce a social life centred on neighbours and parish institutions, and the surrounding landscape - river, hills and lanes - is often cited as the parish’s main attraction for both residents and day-trippers.
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