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 miles
- Bideford 5.1 miles
- Ilfracombe 18.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Langtree Parish 1.9 miles
- Monkleigh Parish 2 miles
- Little Torrington Parish 2.3 miles
- Great Torrington Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Monkleigh & Putford Ward 2.6 miles
- Buckland Brewer Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Weare Giffard Parish 3 miles
- Littleham Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Landcross Parish 3.4 miles
- Shebbear & Langtree Ward 3.7 miles
- Peters Marland Parish 3.7 miles
- Bideford South Ward 4.3 miles
Example postcodes in Frithelstock
EX38 8LA, EX38 8LD, EX38 8JS, EX38 8FA, EX38 8LF, EX38 8JW, EX38 8JP, EX38 8PB, EX38 8JJ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 37.2 miles
- Cardiff Airport 48.5 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 9.1 miles
- Umberleigh Railway Station 10.1 miles
Hotels near Frithelstock Ad
- The Hoops Inn 3 5.8 miles
- The Royal Hotel 3 5 miles
- Premier Inn Bideford 3 4.7 miles
- Lower Winsford 3.5 5.4 miles
- Durrant House Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- The Seagate 7.6 miles
- Skern Adventure Abbotsham 5.5 miles
- The Royal George 7.8 miles
- Host Stay Dipple Farm Shepherds Hut 7.2 miles
- Rams Head Inn 4 8.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 10.1 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 10.8 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 11 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 11.5 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 14 miles
- Brightley Priory Historic site 15.8 miles
- Bude Haven Harbour 17.8 miles