Black Torrington is a small, rural parish sitting in the rolling agricultural landscape of the Torridge district of Devon, England. The settlement is typical of north‑west Devon, made up of a cluster of cottages, farms and lanes set among hedged fields and river valleys; the quiet lanes and footpaths make it attractive to walkers and anyone seeking a peaceful countryside base.
Local life is centred on traditional village institutions - the parish church, a village hall and scattered farms - and agriculture remains the mainstay of the economy alongside a modest amount of tourism and people who commute to nearby towns. Historic features and listed buildings give the place an old‑established character, and community ties tend to be strong with occasional village events and activities bringing residents together.
Postcode districts covering Black Torrington
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 19.2 miles
- Bideford 14 miles
- Tavistock 18.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bradford Parish 2.6 miles
- Sheepwash Parish 2.6 miles
- Highampton Parish 2.8 miles
- Halwill Junction Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Halwill Parish 3.3 miles
- Shebbear Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Buckland Filleigh Parish 3.8 miles
- Cookbury Parish 4.2 miles
- Northlew Built-up area 4.4 miles
- Petrockstow Parish 4.5 miles
- Hollacombe Parish 4.7 miles
- Beaworthy Parish 4.8 miles
Example postcodes in Black Torrington
EX21 5QH, EX21 5JZ, EX21 5XZ, EX21 5XH, EX21 5QA, EX21 5PR, EX21 5JL, EX21 5JW, EX21 5JH … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 34.7 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 43.5 miles
- Meldon Railway Station 10 miles
- Okehampton Railway Station 10.5 miles
Hotels near Black Torrington Ad
- Half Moon Inn 2.6 miles
- Kings Arms Hotel 6.8 miles
- The White Hart Hotel 6.8 miles
Schools in Black Torrington
- Black Torrington C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 9.9 miles
- Bude Haven Harbour 16.2 miles
- Millook Haven Harbour 16.9 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 17 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 17.1 miles
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 19.1 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 19.1 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 19.8 miles