Bulkworthy is a tiny, mainly agricultural parish in the district of Torridge in north‑west Devon, England. It sits amid rolling farmland, hedged lanes and small woods, and is typical of the dispersed, low‑density settlements in this part of the county - quiet, with a small population and few services, so nearby market towns supply shops and schools.
The area is characterised by traditional stone farmhouses, narrow country lanes and a strong farming presence; there are also traces of older settlement in vernacular buildings and listed farmsteads, giving the place a sense of history without large tourist infrastructure. Its peaceful rural landscape makes it popular with walkers and people seeking countryside tranquillity rather than a lively village scene.
Postcode districts covering Bulkworthy
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 15.3 miles24.5 km
- Bideford 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Ilfracombe 21.4 miles34.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Abbots Bickington Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Newton St. Petrock Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- East Putford Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- West Putford Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Milton Damerel Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Sutcombe Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Langtree Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Monkleigh & Putford Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Parkham Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Thornbury Parish 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Buckland Brewer Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Bradworthy Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Bulkworthy
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 40.1 miles64.6 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 44.8 miles72.2 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 13.7 miles22 km
- Umberleigh Railway Station 14.6 miles23.5 km
Hotels near Bulkworthy Ad
- Red Lion Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Half Moon Inn 7.9 miles12.8 km
- New Inn Hotel 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 7.5 miles12 km
- The Anchor Inn 10 miles16 km
- The Royal Hotel 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The White Hart Hotel 7.5 miles12.1 km
Local points of interest
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Millook Haven Harbour 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Brightley Priory Historic site 16.9 miles27.2 km