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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South West England

Monkleigh

In or near Frithelstock.

Monkleigh — a village in england south west.

St. George's Church, Monkleigh - geograph.org.uk - 7660110

Roger A Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

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 2025

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

Monkleigh is a village located in South-West England. It features typical rural architecture and a community-oriented atmosphere. The surrounding area offers a glimpse into traditional English village life, with local amenities and scenic countryside. Visitors can expect a peaceful setting, ideal for leisurely walks and exploration of the nearby landscapes.

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

Coordinates
50.9653, -4.2029
County
Devon
District
Torridge
Parish
Monkleigh
Postcode
EX39 5JS
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Church of St George, Monkleigh📷 5

Historic churches · South West England

Church of St George, Monkleigh

Church of St George, Monkleigh — church in Monkleigh, Devon, England, UK.

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Northern approach to Monkleigh - geograph.org.uk - 7329413📷 3

Manor houses · South West England

Petticombe Manor

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Church of St Mary and St Gregory📷 5

Historic churches · South West England

Church of St Mary and St Gregory

Church of St Mary and St Gregory — church in Frithelstock, Devon, England, UK.

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Ruins of Priory Church📷 3

Historic churches · South West England

Ruins of Priory Church

Ruins of Priory Church — Grade I listed church building in Torridge, United Kingdom.

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One of Charles Portway's "slow but sure" solid fuel stoves - geograph.org.uk - 5350546📷 3

Abbeys & priories · South West England

Old Priory

Old Priory — a abbey in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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The church of St Mary ^ St Gregory and Frithelstock Priory - geograph.org.uk - 5350535📷 5

Villages · South West England

Frithelstock

Frithelstock — a village in england south west.

Where to eat & stay near Monkleigh

Places to stay

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Hotels · South West England

Globe Hotel

Globe Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

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

Caravan parks · South West England

Higher Darracott Farm Caravan Site

Higher Darracott Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south west.

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.

Brunswick Wharf on the River Torridge - geograph.org.uk - 6906518📷 7

Hotels · South West England

Royal Hotel

Royal Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

Bideford Bridge, arch 3 as viewed from left to right on the upstream side - geograph.org.uk - 4863063📷 7

Hotels · South West England

Tantons Hotel

Tantons Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

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Buildings on Greencliff Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7473479📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Westacott Farm Campsite.

Westacott Farm Campsite. — a campsite in england south west.

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Places to eat & drink

Warehouse with graffiti and an odd pinnacle, East-the-Water, Bideford - geograph.org.uk - 6633766📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Blacksmiths Arms Public House

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

John Richard Pine-Coffin Esq. Born 1842 Died 1890 - geograph.org.uk - 3002692📷 6

Restaurants · South West England

The Riverside

The Riverside — a restaurant in england south west.

A plaque marking the southern end of Bideford Quay as it was in 1663 - geograph.org.uk - 7108372📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Rose Of Torridge

Rose Of Torridge in England South West, United Kingdom.

North Devon Animal Ambulance charity shop, 20 High Street, Bideford - geograph.org.uk - 4809043📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Gannet Public House

The Gannet Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Sign, The Heavitree Arms - geograph.org.uk - 6999429📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Heavitree Arms

Heavitree Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

Rope Walk, Bideford - geograph.org.uk - 5358480📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Old Custom House

The Old Custom House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Monkleigh?
Monkleigh is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 5JS), in the parish of Monkleigh.
What is Monkleigh?
Monkleigh — a village in england south west.
How do I get to Monkleigh?
Drivers can use postcode EX39 5JS.
Is Monkleigh a protected site?
Yes — Monkleigh is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Monkleigh?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 5JS. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.