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 miles20.9 km
- Bideford 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Tiverton 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Tavistock 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Ilfracombe 21.8 miles35.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Dolton Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Dowland Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Huish Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Beaford Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Iddesleigh Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Meeth Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Merton Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Roborough Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Two Rivers & Three Moors Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Ashreigney Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Petrockstowe Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Winkleigh Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
Example postcodes in Dolton
EX19 8QY, EX19 8PU, EX19 8RJ, EX19 8RH, EX19 8PP, EX19 8QJ, EX19 8RL, EX19 8QB, EX19 8QP … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 29.1 miles46.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 46 miles74 km
- Portsmouth Arms Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
- King's Nympton Railway Station 6.4 miles10.3 km
Hotels near Dolton Ad
- Half Moon Inn 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Northcote Manor 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Hunters Lodge 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Fox & Hounds Country Hotel 3 6.8 miles11 km
- The Mole Resort - Hotel Rooms 7.3 miles11.8 km
Schools in Dolton
- Dolton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 19.6 miles31.6 km