Hatherleigh

Built-up area in West Devon, Devon, England

Coordinates:50.822, -4.07
OS grid ref:SS 54 04
Population:1,518
Dialling code: 01837 (Okehampton)
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Hatherleigh is a small market town on the edge of Dartmoor in West Devon, Devon, England, set beside the River Lew. It grew up as a medieval market centre and the town still shows that history in narrow streets, stone cottages and a parish church, while its proximity to open moorland makes it a handy base for walkers and visitors.

Hatherleigh retains a strong agricultural character - its historic cattle market and annual agricultural show remain fixtures - but also supports independent shops, traditional pubs and lively community events such as a summer carnival. The local economy is driven mainly by farming and rural services, with a modest boost from tourism and an active, tight-knit community life.

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Example postcodes in Hatherleigh

EX20 3JP, EX20 3FQ, EX20 3JF, EX20 3HA, EX20 3JB, EX20 3JX, EX20 3HU, EX20 3HY, EX20 3FE … See all

Transport links

  • Exeter International Airport 29.3 miles47.1 km
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport 48.4 miles77.9 km
  • Sampford Courtenay Railway Station 6.4 miles10.2 km
  • Okehampton Railway Station 7 miles11.2 km

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Schools in Hatherleigh

  • Hatherleigh Community Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Brightley Priory Historic site 5.6 miles9.1 km
  • Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.2 miles27.6 km
  • Braunton Burrows Hill 19.5 miles31.4 km