Dolton is a small rural parish in the Torridge district of Devon, in the west of England. Set in rolling hedged countryside and wooded valleys typical of North Devon, it provides a peaceful base for walkers and those exploring nearby market towns and the north Devon coast.
Its village core is characterful, with traditional stone and thatch cottages, a long-established parish church and several listed buildings that hint at medieval origins. The local economy is largely agricultural, with dairy and arable farms nearby, while a village pub, hall and regular community events keep a strong social life and appeal to visitors seeking a quietly rooted rural experience.
Postcode districts covering Dolton
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 13 miles
- Bideford 11.6 miles
- Tiverton 24.5 miles
- Tavistock 24.4 miles
- Ilfracombe 21.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dolton Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Dowland Parish 1.5 miles
- Huish Parish 2 miles
- Beaford Parish 2.6 miles
- Iddesleigh Parish 2.9 miles
- Meeth Parish 3 miles
- Merton Parish 3 miles
- Roborough Parish 3.4 miles
- Two Rivers & Three Moors Ward 3.5 miles
- Ashreigney Parish 3.5 miles
- Petrockstowe Built-up area 4 miles
- Winkleigh Built-up area 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Dolton
EX19 8PT, EX19 8QS, EX19 8PR, EX19 8QY, EX19 8RF, EX19 8UD, EX19 8PP, EX19 8PW, EX19 8PA … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 29.1 miles
- Cardiff Airport 46 miles
- Portsmouth Arms Station 5.8 miles
- King's Nympton Railway Station 6.4 miles
Hotels near Dolton Ad
- Half Moon Inn 6.4 miles
- Northcote Manor 3 5.9 miles
- Hunters Lodge 9.5 miles
- Fox & Hounds Country Hotel 3 6.8 miles
Schools in Dolton
- Dolton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 9.4 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 15.7 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 16.7 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 19.1 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 19.4 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 19.6 miles