Saunton

About Saunton

Saunton lies within Devon. Local places nearby include Croyde just 2.0 km North West, Georgeham around 2.3 km North North East, Braunton around 3.2 km East South East and Knowle only 3.6 km East North East. Other rural areas close to here include Lobb, Forda, Cross, Darracott and Putsborough.

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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 Saunton

Location Summary

  • Saunton 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

  • Chesil Sand2.6 km WNW
  • Saunton Sands2.5 km SW
  • Shelly Cove2.7 km WNW

Parks

  • Lock's Common52.9 km NE
  • Pleasure Grounds45.0 km SSE
  • Summerleaze Down39.6 km SW
  • The Warren14.4 km NE

Woods

  • Buckland Wood2.8 km E
  • Challowell Wood2.9 km ENE
  • Lankham Brake405 m N
  • Mugford's Wood3.0 km ENE

Hills

  • Chapel Hill3.4 km E
  • Middleborough Hill3.5 km NW
  • Ora Hill2.3 km NNW
  • West Hill2.7 km E

Lakes

  • Saltpill Duck Pond6.6 km SE
  • Sandymere7.1 km SSW
  • Slade Reservoirs8.9 km NNE
  • Upper Reservoir8.8 km NNE

Waterfalls

  • Aberdulais Falls69.3 km NNE
  • Becka Falls65.0 km SSE
  • White Lady Waterfall54.3 km S

Headlands

  • Baggy Point4.8 km NW
  • Morte Point8.0 km NNW

Islands

  • Horsey Island4.5 km SSE
  • Sexton's Burrow14.3 km NE

Wetlands

  • Braunton Marsh3.5 km SSE
  • Middle Ridge4.9 km SSW
  • Pulley Ridge5.3 km S

Health Services

  • Bideford Community HospitalHospital 11.1 km S
  • North Devon District HospitalHospital 11.1 km ESE
  • WestmeadMedical 2.7 km ESE
  • TyspaneMedical 3.8 km ESE

Education

  • Georgeham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary SchoolSchool 2.2 km N
  • Kingsacre Primary SchoolSchool 2.5 km ESE
  • PetrocUniversity 10.5 km ESE

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple11.0 km ESE
  • Chapelton16.9 km SE

Bus Stations

  • Barnstaple Bus Station11.2 km ESE
  • Gorsaf Fysiau Pen-y-Bont ar Ogwr61.5 km NE

Coach Stations

  • Plymouth Coach Station82.9 km S
  • Torquay Coach Station85.6 km SSE

Ferry Terminals

  • Priory Bay Jetty67.3 km NNW
  • Tenby Harbour70.6 km NNW

Airports

  • Swansea Airport54.8 km N
  • Pembrey Airport67.0 km N

Airfields

  • Chivenor Airfield4.7 km SE

Heliports

  • Lake Heliport10.0 km SSW

Harbours

  • Lynmouth Harbour29.0 km ENE
  • Watchet Harbour61.5 km E