Gidleigh

About Gidleigh

Gidleigh lies within Devon. Among the nearby places are Throwleigh around 2.4 km North, Whiddon Down only 4.5 km North North East, Ramsley situated 5.2 km North North West, Shelly just 5.3 km North North West and South Zeal just 5.6 km North North West. Other rural areas close to here include Forder, Teigncombe, Wonson and Murchington.

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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 Gidleigh

Location Summary

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

Nearby Towns & Cities

Nearby Localities

Smaller Settlements

Beaches

  • Powderham Sand30.4 km E
  • Shaldon Beach31.0 km ESE
  • Starcross Sand31.1 km E

Parks

  • Palm Cross Green36.7 km S
  • Pennsylvania Park26.2 km ENE
  • Pleasure Grounds10.1 km NW
  • The Lawn31.2 km ESE

Woods

  • Higher Plantation547 m SE
  • North Park610 m SSE
  • South Park888 m SSE
  • Woodland Copse881 m E

Hills

  • Buttern Hill1.9 km W
  • Gidleigh Tor603 m S
  • Middle Tor2.6 km S
  • Scorhill Tor1.8 km SW

Lakes

  • Bradford Pool3.9 km NE
  • Fernworthy Reservoir4.4 km S
  • Ockerton Court6.9 km WSW
  • Shilley Pool3.4 km NW

Waterfalls

  • Becka Falls12.2 km SE
  • Horseshoe Falls18.4 km SSE
  • White Lady Waterfall17.7 km WSW

Headlands

  • Bundle Head31.5 km ESE
  • The Ness31.4 km ESE

Islands

  • Combestone Island16.1 km S
  • Island of Rocks11.4 km W

Wetlands

  • Whitemoor Marsh2.2 km WNW
  • Raybarrow Pool3.7 km WNW
  • Taw Marsh5.4 km WNW

Health Services

  • Moretonhampstead HospitalHospital 8.3 km ESE
  • Crediton HospitalHospital 19.3 km NE
  • Blackdown Nursing HomeMedical 18.7 km WSW
  • Hatherleigh Nursing HomeMedical 20.5 km NW

Education

  • Chagford Adult Education CentreSchool 3.2 km E
  • South Tawton Primary SchoolSchool 5.6 km NNW
  • Duryard Halls of ResidenceUniversity 24.7 km ENE

Train Stations

  • Okehampton10.0 km NW
  • Sampford Courtenay11.1 km NNW

Bus Stations

  • Exeter Bus Station25.7 km ENE
  • Kingsbridge Bus Station44.8 km S

Coach Stations

  • Torquay Coach Station33.5 km SE
  • Plymouth Coach Station38.8 km SSW

Ferry Terminals

  • Starcross Pier31.3 km E
  • Greenway Quay39.0 km SSE

Airports

  • Plymouth City Airport32.8 km SSW
  • Exeter Airport33.6 km E

Airfields

  • Eggesford Airfield20.8 km N

Heliports

  • Lake Heliport47.0 km NNW

Harbours

  • Lympstone Boat Shelter31.8 km E
  • New Harbour35.1 km SE