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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South West England

High Bickington

In or near Yarnscombe.

High Bickington — a village in england south west.

High Bickington , North Road B3217 - geograph.org.uk - 6184532

Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Portsmouth Arms · 3.2 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

High Bickington is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 837. This settlement is characterised by its rural setting and traditional English village atmosphere. It features a mix of residential properties and local amenities typical of small villages in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9673, -3.9943
County
Devon
District
Torridge
Parish
High Bickington
Postcode
EX37 9AX
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock
Population
837
Nearest railway station
Portsmouth Arms3.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Church of Saint Mary📷 5

Historic churches · South West England

Church of Saint Mary

Church of Saint Mary — church in High Bickington, Devon, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Atherington, St. Mary's Church, c15th octagonal font - geograph.org.uk - 6900414📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Atherington War Memorial Cross

Atherington War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Umberleigh Bridge (B3227 crossing River Taw) - geograph.org.uk - 4960555📷 5

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Umberleigh

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Northcote Manor Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 554783📷 3

Manor houses · South West England

Northcote Manor

Northcote Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

northcotemanor.co.uk
Umberleigh , The B3227 - geograph.org.uk - 6349432📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Umberleigh Camping & Caravan Club site.

Umberleigh Camping & Caravan Club site. — a campsite in england south west.

Radar station, Burrington Moor - geograph.org.uk - 5128523📷 5

Mountains & hills · South West England

Burrington Moor

Burrington Moor — a hill or mountain in england south west.

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Where to eat & stay near High Bickington

Places to stay

Umberleigh , The B3227 - geograph.org.uk - 6349432📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Umberleigh Camping & Caravan Club site.

Umberleigh Camping & Caravan Club site. — a campsite in england south west.

Dolton, St. Edmund's Church, For those who died in the First World War and Roll of Honour - geograph.org.uk - 7637114📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Acorn Farm Park

Acorn Farm Park — a caravan park in england south west.

acornfarmpark.co.uk
Wind turbines on Darracott Moor - geograph.org.uk - 5318866📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Higher Darracott Farm Caravan Site

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The Plough Arts Centre, 9-11 Fore Street, Great Torrington - geograph.org.uk - 4047411📷 7

Hotels · South West England

Globe Hotel

Globe Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

Path near Shorleigh Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6325623📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Tawstock Castle

Tawstock Castle — a hotel in england south west.

cottages4holidays-uk.com
Woodland track leading off Tarka Trail - geograph.org.uk - 6633675📷 3

Caravan parks · South West England

Smytham Manor Holiday Park

Smytham Manor Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

Chulmleigh , Hanging Baskets - geograph.org.uk - 2468702📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Globe

The Globe in England South West, United Kingdom.

Queuing outside Hombase, Barnstaple - geograph.org.uk - 6535068📷 5

Restaurants · South West England

Barum Gate

Barum Gate — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Table Table.

Freetabletable.co.uk
Constitutional Club, South Molton - geograph.org.uk - 3690232📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Kings Arms Public House

Kings Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

A building being renovated at 37 Boutport Street, Barnstaple - geograph.org.uk - 8191115📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Marshals Public House

Marshals Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Reeves Cottage - Meeth - geograph.org.uk - 8034774📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Bull and Dragon

Bull and Dragon in England South West, United Kingdom.

tarkatrail.org.uk
Barnstaple , High Street - geograph.org.uk - 7031748📷 6

Historic pubs · South West England

Three Tuns Inn

Three Tuns Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Yatesbury — a village in england south east.

Direction Sign - Signpost in Yarlington - geograph.org.uk - 6102266📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is High Bickington?
High Bickington is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX37 9AX), in the parish of High Bickington.
What is High Bickington?
High Bickington — a village in england south west.
How do I get to High Bickington?
The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Arms, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX37 9AX.
Is High Bickington a protected site?
Yes — High Bickington is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to High Bickington?
The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Arms, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX37 9AX.