Rackenford

About Rackenford

Rackenford lies within Devon. Among the nearby places are Nomansland lying 4.5 km South South West, Witheridge just 5.9 km South West, Stoodleigh only 6.7 km East, Oakford only 6.8 km East North East and Rose Ash around 7.0 km West North West. Other rural areas close to here include Creacombe, Roachill, East Knowstone and Knowstone.

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All place information is taken from OS, ONS and OSM under open licence.

Local Map

Map of Rackenford

Location Summary

  • Rackenford 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

  • Bossington Beach30.6 km N
  • Porlock Beach29.9 km N
  • The Gore30.2 km N

Parks

  • Pennsylvania Park25.2 km SSE
  • Pleasure Grounds34.9 km SW
  • The Lawn43.0 km SSE
  • The Warren42.0 km NW

Woods

  • Bulworthy Plantation530 m SE
  • Court Close Plantation891 m N
  • Nutcott Copse868 m NW
  • Three Cornered Plantation672 m NW

Hills

  • Beaple's Hill4.0 km NW
  • Great Furze Hill2.1 km SSE
  • Stoodleigh Beacon3.4 km E
  • Swineham Hill3.7 km NNE

Lakes

  • Bradford Pond3.9 km SW
  • Fairby Fish Ponds10.3 km E
  • Weir Pool10.8 km ENE
  • Woodburn Water5.2 km NNE

Waterfalls

  • Becka Falls39.2 km SSW
  • Horseshoe Falls49.8 km SSW
  • White Lady Waterfall49.2 km SW

Headlands

  • Hurlstone Point31.3 km N
  • The Foreland34.0 km NNW

Islands

  • Horsey Island40.2 km WNW
  • Island of Rocks40.4 km SW

Wetlands

  • Barton Marsh8.2 km N
  • Trick's Marsh13.2 km WNW
  • Long Marsh14.1 km WSW

Health Services

  • Castle Place PracticeHospital 11.2 km ESE
  • South Molton Community HospitalHospital 15.7 km WNW
  • Castle Grove Residential HomeMedical 11.6 km ENE
  • Eastleigh Care HomeMedical 15.6 km WNW

Education

  • Rackenford Church of England Primary SchoolSchool 126 m SE
  • Witheridge Church of England Primary SchoolSchool 5.9 km SW
  • Duryard Halls of ResidenceUniversity 24.5 km SSE

Train Stations

  • Lapford16.0 km SW
  • Morchard Road16.5 km SW

Bus Stations

  • Exeter Bus Station26.4 km SSE
  • Barnstaple Bus Station32.4 km WNW

Coach Stations

  • Torquay Coach Station53.7 km S
  • Plymouth Coach Station73.6 km SSW

Ferry Terminals

  • Starcross Pier38.7 km SSE
  • Greenway Quay63.5 km S

Airports

  • Exeter Airport28.9 km SSE
  • Cardiff Airport53.6 km NNE

Airfields

  • Eggesford Airfield18.4 km WSW

Heliports

  • Lake Heliport43.8 km WNW

Harbours

  • Watchet Harbour33.5 km NE
  • Lynmouth Harbour33.8 km NNW