Towns & cities · South West England
Challacombe
Challacombe — village in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Killington Lane · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Challacombe is located in North Devon, with the nearest railway station being Killington Lane, which is 5.4 km away. The postcode for Challacombe is EX31 4TT, and entry to the area is free.
About
Challacombe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 5,343 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 130 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1530°, -3.8690°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Challacombe is a small village on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, in Devon, England. The village has a small general shop/Post Office and a single pub, the Black Venus. The village is on the B3358 road and is 5 miles west of Simonsbath.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1530, -3.8690
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Challacombe
- Postcode
- EX31 4TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Population
- 130
- Nearest railway station
- Killington Lane — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q592492 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Challacombe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Challacombe, Simonsbath road at the Black Venus - geograph.org.uk - 58598.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Challacombe is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 130. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 130
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- North Devon
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Things to see in Challacombe
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Exmoor Zoo
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Simonsbath House
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📷 4Historic churches · South West England
St Petrock's Church, Parracombe
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📷 4Beaches · South West England
River Heddon
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Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Holwell Barrow
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Sheepfold
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Chains Valley Stone Alignment
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Shoulsbury Castle
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Exe Plain Stone Alignment
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📷 2Archaeological sites · South West England
Long Chains Combe North
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Archaeological sites · South West England
Long Chains Combe South
Long Chains Combe South — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
South Regis Common Round Barrow
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Archaeological sites · South West England
Halscombe Stone Setting
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📷 3Castles · South West England
Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey
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📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Chains Barrow
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📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Wood Barrow
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📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Longstone Barrow
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📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Roosthitchen Cairn
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Cracked Barn
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Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Edgerley Stone
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📷 5Castles · South West England
Parracombe
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📷 6B&Bs · South West England
Fox And Goose
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
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📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Shoulsbarrow Castle (Shaulsbury)
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Shoulsbury Castle
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📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Longstone Barrow
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Where to eat & stay near Challacombe
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
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📷 5📷 6B&Bs · South West England
Fox And Goose
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Caffyns Farm
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
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The Blue Ball Inn
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Pack o' Cards
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Challacombe?
- Challacombe is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 4TT), in the parish of Challacombe.
- What is Challacombe?
- Challacombe — village in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Challacombe?
- The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 4TT.
- Is Challacombe a protected site?
- Yes — Challacombe is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Challacombe free to visit?
- Yes, Challacombe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Challacombe?
- The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 4TT.