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 miles21.9 km
- Bideford 8.7 miles14 km
- Tavistock 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Ilfracombe 21.4 miles34.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Peters Marland Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Buckland Filleigh Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Langtree Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Petrockstow Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Little Torrington Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Shebbear Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Merton Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Petrockstowe Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Sheepwash Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Frithelstock Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Newton St. Petrock Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Huish Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Shebbear & Langtree
EX20 3DR, EX21 5QX, EX20 3QE, EX38 8LR, EX20 3DU, EX38 8JB, EX20 3GY, EX38 8LG, EX21 5EE … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 34.8 miles56 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 47.8 miles76.9 km
- Portsmouth Arms Station 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 10.6 miles17 km
Hotels near Shebbear & Langtree Ad
- Half Moon Inn 4 miles6.5 km
- Hunters Lodge 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 9.8 miles15.8 km
- The Royal Hotel 8.5 miles13.8 km
- The White Hart Hotel 9.8 miles15.8 km
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 miles19.8 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 13.7 miles22 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 14.3 miles23 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Millook Haven Harbour 19.7 miles31.6 km