Westward Ho!

About Westward Ho!

Westward Ho! sits within Devon. Places nearby include Buckleigh situated 581 m South, Silford only 1.2 km South East, Raleigh Estate lying 2.0 km South East, Diddywell around 2.4 km East North East and Abbotsham situated 2.7 km South South West. Other places in the surrounding countryside include Southcott, Eastleigh, Woodtown and Landcross.

You may notice something interesting if you explore one of the nearby places.

This information is based on OS, ONS and OSM data released under open licence.

Local Map

Map of Westward Ho!

Location Summary

  • Westward Ho! 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

  • Horsey Ridge5.8 km NE
  • Instow Beach4.2 km ENE
  • Westward Ho! Beach1.0 km N

Parks

  • Pennsylvania Park60.4 km ESE
  • Pleasure Grounds37.9 km SSE
  • Summerleaze Down31.6 km SW
  • The Warren22.8 km NNE

Woods

  • Badgershill Wood2.2 km S
  • Bowood Plantations3.0 km S
  • Raleigh Plantation2.1 km SSE
  • Turner's Wood1.9 km SSE

Hills

  • Badgers Hill2.2 km S
  • Grey Sand Hill2.8 km NNE
  • Raleigh Hill1.9 km SE
  • Staddon Hill3.3 km ENE

Lakes

  • Gammaton Reservoirs6.8 km SE
  • Jennetts Reservoir4.5 km SSE
  • Saltpill Duck Pond8.2 km ENE
  • Sandymere1.8 km NNE

Waterfalls

  • Becka Falls59.0 km SE
  • Golitha Falls64.0 km SSW
  • White Lady Waterfall46.1 km S

Headlands

  • Baggy Point11.6 km N
  • Cockington Head4.3 km SW

Islands

  • Horsey Island6.4 km NE
  • Sexton's Burrow22.7 km NNE

Wetlands

  • Snuffy Corner2.7 km E
  • Skern2.8 km NE
  • South Gut3.1 km NNE

Health Services

  • Bideford Community HospitalHospital 3.0 km SE
  • Torrington Community HospitalHospital 11.8 km SE
  • Golden SandsMedical 96 m SW
  • Bluebell HouseMedical 399 m E

Education

  • St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior SchoolSchool 1.6 km E
  • Northam St George's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Infant and Nursery SchoolSchool 1.6 km ENE
  • PetrocUniversity 11.4 km ENE

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple12.7 km ENE
  • Chapelton15.2 km E

Bus Stations

  • Barnstaple Bus Station13.4 km ENE
  • Exeter Bus Station61.0 km SE

Coach Stations

  • Plymouth Coach Station74.5 km S
  • Torquay Coach Station80.0 km SE

Ferry Terminals

  • Starcross Pier72.1 km SE
  • Priory Bay Jetty73.9 km NNW

Airports

  • Swansea Airport63.6 km N
  • Exeter Airport67.1 km ESE

Airfields

  • Chivenor Airfield8.2 km NE

Heliports

  • Lake Heliport1.3 km SW

Harbours

  • Lynmouth Harbour35.5 km NE
  • Watchet Harbour65.4 km ENE