Inwardleigh
Parish in West Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.766, -4.046 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 55 98 |
| Dialling code: | 01837 (Okehampton) |
Inwardleigh is a small rural parish in the district of West Devon, in the county of Devon, England. It sits among rolling farmland, hedged lanes and pockets of ancient woodland with a scattering of stone cottages and traditional farmsteads, making it popular with walkers and those seeking countryside tranquillity; the nearest market town is Okehampton.
Historically centred on agriculture, the parish still retains a historic church and several listed buildings, while modern life combines farming with small local enterprises, holiday lets and commuting to nearby towns. Community activities and village events help maintain a strong local identity and reflect the area’s long rural traditions.
Postcode districts covering Inwardleigh
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Barnstaple 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Bideford 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Tavistock 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Kingsteignton 24.7 miles39.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Okehampton North Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Jacobstowe Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Okehampton Hamlets Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Okehampton Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Okehampton South Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Exbourne Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Northlew Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Hatherleigh Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- Sampford Courtenay Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Beaworthy Parish 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Monkokehampton Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Belstone Parish 4.9 miles7.8 km
Example postcodes in Inwardleigh
EX20 3BZ, EX20 3AR, EX20 3AL, EX20 3AN, EX20 3BY, EX20 3AW, EX20 3AE, EX20 3LX, EX20 3BX … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 27.7 miles44.6 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 47.3 miles76.2 km
- Okehampton Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Meldon Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
Hotels near Inwardleigh Ad
- The Tors 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Half Moon Inn 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Fox & Hounds Hotel 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Gidleigh Park 5 9.7 miles15.7 km
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Hingston Down Hill 19.1 miles30.7 km