Whiddon Down

About Whiddon Down

Whiddon Down is in Devon. Places nearby include Throwleigh around 2.8 km South West, Shelly just 3.8 km West North West, Ramsley around 4.0 km West, South Zeal situated 4.1 km West North West and South Tawton lying 4.1 km West North West. Other countryside settlements include Venton, Wonson, Forder and Murchington.

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

Local Map

Map of Whiddon Down

Location Summary

  • Whiddon Down 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

  • Dawlish Beach31.7 km ESE
  • Powderham Sand29.2 km ESE
  • Starcross Sand30.4 km ESE

Parks

  • Palm Cross Green40.9 km S
  • Pennsylvania Park23.6 km E
  • Pleasure Grounds10.1 km W
  • The Lawn31.2 km ESE

Woods

  • Highermoor Plantation2.1 km NNE
  • Horseshoe Meadow Copse2.3 km NNE
  • Thornbury Plantations1.7 km NE
  • Willie's Wood112 m SSW

Hills

  • Dragdown Hill4.3 km N
  • France Hill2.1 km SSE
  • Ramsley Hill3.4 km W
  • Zeal Head4.6 km WNW

Lakes

  • Binneford8.2 km ENE
  • Bradford Pool1.7 km SSE
  • Fernworthy Reservoir8.8 km SSW
  • Shilley Pool4.0 km WSW

Waterfalls

  • Becka Falls14.2 km SSE
  • Horseshoe Falls22.1 km S
  • White Lady Waterfall21.0 km WSW

Headlands

  • Hole Head32.1 km ESE
  • The Ness32.2 km SE

Islands

  • Combestone Island20.3 km S
  • Island of Rocks13.4 km W

Wetlands

  • Whitemoor Marsh5.3 km SW
  • Raybarrow Pool5.8 km WSW
  • Taw Marsh7.1 km WSW

Health Services

  • Moretonhampstead HospitalHospital 8.7 km SE
  • Crediton HospitalHospital 15.3 km ENE
  • Hatherleigh Nursing HomeMedical 19.1 km NW
  • Langford ParkMedical 21.6 km ENE

Education

  • South Tawton Primary SchoolSchool 4.0 km WNW
  • Spreyton SchoolSchool 4.4 km N
  • Duryard Halls of ResidenceUniversity 22.1 km E

Train Stations

  • Sampford Courtenay8.8 km NW
  • Okehampton10.1 km W

Bus Stations

  • Exeter Bus Station23.4 km E
  • Barnstaple Bus Station42.6 km NNW

Coach Stations

  • Torquay Coach Station35.2 km SE
  • Plymouth Coach Station43.4 km SSW

Ferry Terminals

  • Starcross Pier30.6 km ESE
  • Greenway Quay41.7 km SSE

Airports

  • Exeter Airport31.3 km E
  • Plymouth City Airport37.3 km SSW

Airfields

  • Eggesford Airfield16.7 km N

Heliports

  • Lake Heliport44.7 km NW

Harbours

  • Lympstone Boat Shelter30.8 km ESE
  • New Harbour36.9 km SE