Shaldon
Parish in Teignbridge, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.537, -3.512 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 92 71 |
| Dialling code: | 01626 (Newton Abbot) |
Shaldon is a compact riverside parish on the south bank of the River Teign in the Teignbridge district of Devon, facing the busy harbour town of Teignmouth. Its position at the estuary mouth, with shingle beaches, the promontory known as the Ness and the mudflats beyond, makes it notable for birdwatching, sailing and the scenic stretch of the South West Coast Path that runs nearby; a pedestrian ferry links the two towns across the estuary and gives a strong sense of place and maritime connection.
Historically it grew as a 19th-century seaside settlement with a long maritime tradition of fishing and boatbuilding, and today the local economy leans heavily on tourism, small businesses and services for residents, many of whom commute to Exeter or the Torbay area. The community remains lively for its size, with sailing clubs, an annual regatta and local groups centred on the village hall, church and primary school, making it popular with families and retirees alike.
Postcode districts covering Shaldon
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Torquay 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Paignton 7 miles11.3 km
- Newton Abbot 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Exmouth 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Teignmouth 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Brixham 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Sidmouth 16 miles25.8 km
- Ivybridge 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Honiton 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Kingsteignton 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Dawlish 3.8 miles6.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Shaldon Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Teignmouth West Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stokeinteignhead Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Teignmouth Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Teignmouth Central Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Teignmouth East Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bishopsteignton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Haccombe with Combe Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Holcombe Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- St. Marychurch Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Coffinswell Parish 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Shaldon
TQ14 0AN, TQ14 0DJ, TQ14 0AB, TQ14 0DF, TQ14 0BQ, TQ14 0DY, TQ14 0AZ, TQ14 0EH, TQ14 0DU … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 14.3 miles23 km
- Cardiff Airport 59.8 miles96.3 km
- Teignmouth Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Dawlish Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
Hotels near Shaldon Ad
- Riviera Apartments 5 0.9 miles1.5 km
- The Ness House 3 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Cockhaven Arms 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Riviera Lodge Hotel 4 5 miles8.1 km
- The Devon Court 5 miles8 km
- Barn Owl Inn 3.7 miles6 km
- Cary Arms & Spa 5 4 miles6.5 km
- Hotel Peppers 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Haytor Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Cliffden Hotel 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
Schools in Shaldon
- Shaldon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 3.7 miles6 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 4 miles6.4 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles12 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 12 miles19.3 km
- Bishops Court Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 13 miles20.9 km
- St James Park Stadium 13.4 miles21.5 km
- University of Exeter University 13.7 miles22 km