Frithelstock is a small rural parish in the district of Torridge, Devon, England, set among the hedged fields and rolling hills typical of North Devon. It sits a short drive from the market town of Great Torrington and the North Devon coast, offering quiet lanes, pastoral scenery and a handful of traditional stone buildings rather than any large centre of commerce.
Historically the parish is noted for the remains of a medieval priory and a compact village church, and the local economy remains largely agricultural with some tourism from walkers and history enthusiasts. Social life tends to be close‑knit and centred on village events, the church and nearby community facilities, reflecting a character that’s largely unchanged over generations.
Postcode districts covering Frithelstock
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 11 miles17.8 km
- Bideford 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Ilfracombe 18.1 miles29.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Langtree Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Monkleigh Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Little Torrington Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Great Torrington Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Monkleigh & Putford Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Buckland Brewer Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Weare Giffard Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Littleham Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Landcross Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Shebbear & Langtree Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Peters Marland Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Bideford South Ward 4.3 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Frithelstock
EX38 8JJ, EX38 8LB, EX38 8LD, EX39 5LY, EX38 8JH, EX38 8JR, EX38 8JN, EX38 8LF, EX38 8PB … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 37.2 miles59.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 48.5 miles78 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Umberleigh Railway Station 10.1 miles16.2 km
Hotels near Frithelstock Ad
- Hunters Lodge 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Half Moon Inn 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Commodore Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Red Lion Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.2 km
- The Royal Hotel 5 miles8 km
- Seagate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- New Inn Hotel 9.5 miles15.2 km
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 10.8 miles17.5 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 11 miles17.7 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 14 miles22.5 km
- Brightley Priory Historic site 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 17.8 miles28.6 km