Forda

About Forda

Forda is in Devon. Neighbouring places include Georgeham situated 1.1 km North East, Croyde situated 1.2 km West, Saunton just 1.5 km South, Knowle situated 3.6 km East and Braunton situated 4.0 km South East. Other rural areas close to here include Cross, Putsborough, Darracott and Pickwell.

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All information is drawn from OS, ONS and OSM under open licence, reflecting the best available public data.

Local Map

Map of Forda

Location Summary

  • Forda is located in Devon
  • Administrative Area:Devon
  • Ceremonial County: Devon
  • Historic County: Devon
  • Region & Country:South West / England

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Beaches

  • Croyde Sand2.3 km W
  • Putsborough Sand2.2 km NNW
  • Shelly Cove2.6 km WSW

Parks

  • Lock's Common51.8 km NE
  • Pleasure Grounds46.4 km SSE
  • Summerleaze Down40.7 km SW
  • The Warren13.4 km NE

Woods

  • Challowell Wood3.1 km ESE
  • Lankham Brake1.1 km S
  • Mines Plantation3.1 km NE
  • Mugford's Wood3.1 km E

Hills

  • Middleborough Hill2.7 km WNW
  • Ora Hill1.2 km WNW
  • Potter's Hill3.8 km N
  • West Hill3.4 km SE

Lakes

  • Lower Reservoir8.1 km NE
  • Saltpill Duck Pond7.7 km SE
  • Slade Reservoirs7.7 km NE
  • Upper Reservoir7.6 km NE

Waterfalls

  • Aberdulais Falls68.0 km NNE
  • Becka Falls66.4 km SSE
  • White Lady Waterfall55.8 km S

Headlands

  • Baggy Point4.0 km WNW
  • Morte Point6.5 km NNW

Islands

  • Horsey Island5.9 km SSE
  • Sexton's Burrow13.3 km NE

Wetlands

  • Braunton Marsh4.9 km SSE
  • Middle Ridge6.3 km SSW
  • Coniger Ridge6.6 km SSE

Health Services

  • Ilfracombe Tyrrell HospitalHospital 10.0 km NE
  • North Devon District HospitalHospital 11.7 km ESE
  • WestmeadMedical 3.5 km SE
  • TyspaneMedical 4.6 km SE

Education

  • Georgeham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary SchoolSchool 889 m NE
  • Kingsacre Primary SchoolSchool 3.4 km SE
  • PetrocUniversity 11.5 km SE

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple11.8 km ESE
  • Chapelton18.0 km SE

Bus Stations

  • Barnstaple Bus Station12.0 km ESE
  • Gorsaf Fysiau Pen-y-Bont ar Ogwr60.5 km NE

Coach Stations

  • Plymouth Coach Station84.4 km S
  • Torquay Coach Station86.9 km SSE

Ferry Terminals

  • Priory Bay Jetty66.0 km NNW
  • Tenby Harbour69.3 km NNW

Airports

  • Swansea Airport53.3 km N
  • Pembrey Airport65.5 km N

Airfields

  • Chivenor Airfield5.9 km SE

Heliports

  • Lake Heliport11.4 km SSW

Harbours

  • Lynmouth Harbour28.5 km ENE
  • East Dock61.4 km N