Monkleigh and Putford is a largely rural ward in the Torridge district of north‑west Devon, England, made up of the small villages of Monkleigh and Putford and scattered hamlets. The landscape is typical North Devon countryside - rolling farmland, wooded valleys and lanes - with parts of the ward sitting close to the River Torridge, making it popular with walkers and cyclists and providing attractive views without being far from the larger market town of Bideford and the North Devon coast.
Economically and socially the area leans on agriculture and small rural businesses, with a characterful mix of stone cottages, a historic parish church and a few listed buildings reflecting its long settlement. Community life tends to centre on village halls and local events, and the ward appeals to those seeking a quiet, conservation‑minded rural lifestyle while remaining within commuting distance of bigger towns.
Postcode districts covering Monkleigh & Putford
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 11.5 miles
- Bideford 4.3 miles
- Ilfracombe 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Buckland Brewer Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Littleham Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Parkham Parish 2.2 miles
- Monkleigh Parish 2.4 miles
- Alwington Parish 2.6 miles
- Frithelstock Parish 2.6 miles
- Landcross Parish 3.2 miles
- Bideford South Ward 3.3 miles
- East Putford Parish 3.7 miles
- Langtree Parish 3.7 miles
- Abbotsham Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Weare Giffard Parish 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Monkleigh & Putford
EX39 4QT, EX39 5LG, EX22 7UT, EX39 5AU, EX39 4QF, EX39 5BP, EX39 5BD, EX39 5XB, EX39 4QZ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 39.8 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 48.5 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 10.6 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 11.3 miles
Hotels in Monkleigh & Putford Ad
Schools in Monkleigh & Putford
- Buckland Brewer Primary School Primary
- Monkleigh Primary School Primary
- St Helen's C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 8.4 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 9 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 9.1 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 9.6 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 12.8 miles
- Bude Haven Harbour 16.3 miles
- Brightley Priory Historic site 18.2 miles
- Millook Haven Harbour 19.3 miles