Bridestowe
Ward in West Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.7, -4.144 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 48 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01837 (Okehampton) |
Bridestowe is an electoral ward in West Devon, in the county of Devon, England, sitting where rolling farmland meets the fringes of Dartmoor. The landscape is a mix of hedged fields, small woodlands and moorland outcrops, with the market town of Okehampton not far away, so it feels rurally remote while remaining connected to local services.
Locally the area retains a strong agricultural character, dotted with stone cottages and small farms, and benefits from walkers and cyclists drawn to the moor; the medieval parish church of St Bridget and other historic lanes give the ward a sense of long continuity. Community life tends to be close‑knit, centred on village halls, seasonal events and conservation of the surrounding landscape, with a modest mix of small businesses and people who commute to nearby towns.
Postcode districts covering Bridestowe
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Bideford 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Saltash 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Tavistock 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Ivybridge 23.5 miles37.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Bratton Clovelly Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bridestowe Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Thrushelton Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Sourton Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Lewtrenchard Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Germansweek Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Beaworthy Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Lydford Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Coryton Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Stowford Parish 5 miles8.1 km
- Northlew Built-up area 5 miles8.1 km
- Marystow Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
Example postcodes in Bridestowe
EX20 4QE, PL16 0JA, EX20 4FH, EX20 4QP, EX20 4NU, EX21 5AA, EX20 4JA, EX20 4NH, EX20 4AQ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 32 miles51.6 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 41.4 miles66.7 km
- Meldon Railway Station 5 miles8 km
- Okehampton Railway Station 6.8 miles11 km
Hotels near Bridestowe Ad
- The Fox & Hounds Hotel 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Tors 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Half Moon Inn 9.4 miles15.2 km
- The Arundell 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Hotel Endsleigh 9.8 miles15.7 km
Schools in Bridestowe
- Boasley Cross Community Primary School Primary
- Bridestowe Primary School Primary
- Lew Trenchard C of E Primary School Primary
- Lydford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 8 miles12.8 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Hingston Down Hill 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Millook Haven Harbour 19.7 miles31.6 km