Shebbear and Langtree sit in the rural west of the Torridge district of Devon, England, surrounded by rolling farmland, hedgerows and small lanes rather than urban sprawl. The ward feels quintessentially Devonian: stone cottages, parish churches and a landscape shaped by mixed farming and cider orchards, with larger market towns such as Great Torrington and Bideford within easy reach for services and rail links.
Local life is centred on village halls, pubs and seasonal agricultural events, and the area has a notable slice of history - Shebbear is associated with the origins of the Bible Christian movement and hosts the long‑standing independent school, Shebbear College. Economically it remains largely agricultural with small businesses and commuters contributing to a modest, close‑knit community that values its rural character and heritage.
Postcode districts covering Shebbear & Langtree
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 13.6 miles
- Bideford 8.7 miles
- Tavistock 24.1 miles
- Ilfracombe 21.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Peters Marland Parish 0.7 miles
- Buckland Filleigh Parish 2.1 miles
- Langtree Parish 2.2 miles
- Petrockstow Parish 2.7 miles
- Little Torrington Parish 2.8 miles
- Shebbear Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Merton Parish 3 miles
- Petrockstowe Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Sheepwash Parish 3.4 miles
- Frithelstock Parish 3.7 miles
- Newton St. Petrock Parish 3.8 miles
- Huish Parish 4.3 miles
Example postcodes in Shebbear & Langtree
EX38 8LT, EX20 3HP, EX38 8NW, EX21 5BN, EX20 3EN, EX38 8NE, EX38 8HZ, EX21 5JD, EX21 5HW … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 34.8 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 47.8 miles
- Portsmouth Arms Station 10.5 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 10.6 miles
Hotels near Shebbear & Langtree Ad
- Half Moon Inn 4 miles
- Hunters Lodge 9.4 miles
- Kings Arms Hotel 9.8 miles
- The White Hart Hotel 9.8 miles
Schools in Shebbear & Langtree
- Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit Primary
- Marland School Special
- Shebbear College Independent - all ages
- Shebbear Community School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 12.3 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 13.7 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 13.9 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 14.3 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 14.5 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 17.6 miles
- Bude Haven Harbour 17.8 miles
- Millook Haven Harbour 19.7 miles