Situated in the western reaches of Torridge in north‑west Devon, Milton Damerel is a small rural parish in England surrounded by rolling farmland, hedgerows and narrow lanes. Agriculture - a mix of livestock and arable farming - dominates the local economy, while the quiet lanes and countryside attract walkers and those looking for a peaceful base; some residents commute to nearby market towns for work and services.
The community has deep roots, its name recalling the medieval Damerel family who once held land here, and the parish retains a scattering of traditional farmsteads and historic buildings. Social life is characteristically village‑centred, with the church, village hall and occasional fetes or clubs providing a close‑knit atmosphere typical of rural Devon parishes.
Postcode districts covering Milton Damerel
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Bideford 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Tavistock 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Ilfracombe 24.2 miles39 km
Neighbouring places
- Thornbury Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Abbots Bickington Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Sutcombe Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Newton St. Petrock Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Bulkworthy Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Cookbury Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Bradford Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Shebbear Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Milton & Tamarside Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- West Putford Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Holsworthy Hamlets Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Chilsworthy Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Milton Damerel
EX22 7NZ, EX22 7LX, EX22 7PB, EX22 7NB, EX22 7AU, EX22 7DQ, EX22 7LH, EX22 7LJ, EX22 7DN … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 39.7 miles63.8 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 42.6 miles68.5 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Meldon Railway Station 15.8 miles25.4 km
Hotels near Milton Damerel Ad
- Kings Arms Hotel 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Half Moon Inn 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Red Lion Hotel 4 10 miles16 km
- New Inn Hotel 10 miles16 km
- The White Hart Hotel 4.8 miles7.7 km
Local points of interest
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 12 miles19.4 km
- Millook Haven Harbour 14 miles22.5 km
- Brightley Priory Historic site 15.5 miles25 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Buckator Beach Beach 19.7 miles31.7 km