Alwington in the Torridge district of Devon, England is a small, predominantly rural parish in North Devon, set among rolling hedged farmland a few miles from the dramatic north‑west coast. It comprises scattered hamlets and traditional cottages, with lanes and footpaths that make the area popular with walkers and anyone looking to explore the nearby coastline and countryside.
Historically agricultural, the area retains a medieval parish church and several historic houses, and farming still shapes the landscape. The local economy is now a mix of agriculture, holiday lets and small businesses, with a quiet, close‑knit community life centred on church and village events that appeals to both long‑standing residents and newcomers seeking a rural lifestyle.
Postcode districts covering Alwington
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Bideford 3 miles4.8 km
- Ilfracombe 15.5 miles25 km
Neighbouring places
- Abbotsham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Littleham Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Bideford South Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bideford West Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Parkham Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Buckland Brewer Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Monkleigh & Putford Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bideford North Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bideford Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Westward Ho! Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Landcross Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Monkleigh Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Alwington
EX39 5BX, EX39 5BY, EX39 5BU, EX39 5ET, EX39 5BT, EX39 5BZ, EX39 5AW, EX39 5PB, EX39 5DE … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 41.6 miles66.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 48.7 miles78.4 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 10.8 miles17.4 km
Hotels near Alwington Ad
- Red Lion Hotel 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Commodore Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- New Inn Hotel 5.6 miles9 km
- Hunters Lodge 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Seagate 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Royal Hotel 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Croyde Bay Hotel Or Self Catering 4 9 miles14.5 km
- The Anchor Inn 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
Local points of interest
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 7 miles11.2 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 17.2 miles27.6 km