Northlew
Built-up area in West Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.772, -4.123 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 50 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01837 (Okehampton) |
Northlew is a compact village and parish in West Devon, Devon, England, set on high rolling countryside a few miles west of Okehampton and close to the northern fringes of Dartmoor. The settlement takes its name from the nearby River Lew and is characterised by granite cottages, hedgerow-lined lanes and open views over farmland and moorland.
Historically rooted with a long-standing parish church and rural traditions, Northlew retains a largely agricultural economy supplemented by small local services and tourism from walkers and riders. It has a strong village community around the pub, school and hall, with seasonal events and clubs that keep a lively social life despite its quiet, remote setting.
Postcode districts covering Northlew
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Bideford 17.4 miles28 km
- Tavistock 15.6 miles25.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Beaworthy Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Inwardleigh Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Highampton Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Bratton Clovelly Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Halwill Junction Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Okehampton North Ward 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Hatherleigh Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Halwill Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Black Torrington Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Jacobstowe Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Okehampton Hamlets Parish 5 miles8.1 km
- Germansweek Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
Example postcodes in Northlew
EX20 3BP, EX20 3NL, EX20 3NQ, EX20 3BW, EX20 3NP, EX20 3NH, EX20 3NW, EX20 3NR, EX20 3PY … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 31.1 miles50 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 44.6 miles71.7 km
- Meldon Railway Station 5.6 miles9 km
- Okehampton Railway Station 6.2 miles9.9 km
Hotels near Northlew Ad
- Half Moon Inn 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Tors 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Fox & Hounds Hotel 7.8 miles12.5 km
Schools in Northlew
- Northlew and Ashbury Parochial C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 6 miles9.6 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Hingston Down Hill 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Millook Haven Harbour 19.9 miles32.1 km