Villages · South West England
Pilton
In or near Braunton.
Pilton — a village in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 1.1 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pilton is a village located in South-West England. It features typical rural architecture and a tranquil setting, characteristic of the region. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere, with opportunities for exploring the surrounding countryside. The village is part of a landscape that reflects the agricultural heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0833, -4.0667
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Barnstaple
- Postcode
- EX31 1JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 1.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640283 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Barnstaple Castle
Hill forts · 0.3 km
Cork and Bottle
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Pilton Bridge And Causeway South Of Pilton Quay Including Gates And Piers To Pilton Park
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Baptist Chapel
Chapels · 0.4 km
Blue Plaque: John Gay
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Green Man
Historic pubs · 0.5 km
Three Tuns Inn
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Pilton Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.6 km
Royal Exchange Public House
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
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Pannier Market
National landscapes (AONB) · 0.6 km
Queen Anne's Walk
Gardens · 0.6 km
Barnstaple
Museums · 0.6 km
Nearby
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Barnstaple Castle
Barnstaple Castle — castle in Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Cork and Bottle
Cork and Bottle in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Pilton Bridge And Causeway South Of Pilton Quay Including Gates And Piers To Pilton Park
Pilton Bridge And Causeway South Of Pilton Quay Including Gates And Piers To Pilton Park — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Baptist Chapel
Baptist Chapel — chapel in Barnstaple, North Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Blue Plaque: John Gay
Blue Plaque: John Gay — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Pilton
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Royal and Fortescue Hotel
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Imperial Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Tarka Holiday Park
Tarka Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Tawstock Castle
Tawstock Castle — a hotel in england south west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Chivenor Caravan Park
Chivenor Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Cork and Bottle
Cork and Bottle in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
Three Tuns Inn
Three Tuns Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Exchange Public House
Royal Exchange Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Marshals Public House
Marshals Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Barum Gate
Barum Gate — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Table Table.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pilton?
- Pilton is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 1JX), in the parish of Barnstaple.
- What is Pilton?
- Pilton — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Pilton?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 1JX.
- Is Pilton a protected site?
- Yes — Pilton is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Pilton?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 1JX.