Clovelly sits on the steep, dramatic coastline of North Devon in the district of Torridge, Devon, England. The village is famed for its narrow, cobbled, vehicle-free street that tumbles down to a small horseshoe harbour on the Bristol Channel, where traditional boats still moor and goods are often moved on sledges rather than by motor vehicle.
With medieval origins and a cluster of whitewashed cottages, galleries and tearooms, the place feels like a living heritage site; its economy is largely driven by tourism alongside small-scale fishing and local crafts. A tiny resident community, seasonal events and careful estate management help preserve the village’s distinctive character while welcoming visitors.
Postcode districts covering Clovelly
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Bideford 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Ilfracombe 19 miles30.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Buck's Cross Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Woolfardisworthy Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hartland Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Parkham Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- East Putford Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- West Putford Parish 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Alwington Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Bradworthy Built-up area 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Buckland Brewer Built-up area 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Monkleigh & Putford Ward 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Welcombe Parish 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Abbotsham Built-up area 6.7 miles10.8 km
Example postcodes in Clovelly
EX39 5SN, EX39 5TB, EX39 5SU, EX39 5SW, EX39 5RP, EX39 5RU, EX39 5SQ, EX39 5TJ, EX39 5ST … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 46 miles74 km
- Exeter International Airport 46.1 miles74.2 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 16.2 miles26 km
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Local points of interest
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 13 miles20.9 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Millook Haven Harbour 16.8 miles27 km