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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South West England

Sourton

In or near Lydford.

Sourton — a village in england south west.

In Stourton - geograph.org.uk - 6275958

Andrew Abbott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Okehampton · 7.0 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: North Dartmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Sourton is a village located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rural landscape and proximity to Dartmoor National Park. The village offers a glimpse into traditional English village life, with local amenities and scenic surroundings. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, ideal for exploring the nearby moorland and enjoying outdoor activities.

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

Coordinates
50.6942, -4.0759
County
Devon
District
West Devon
Parish
Sourton
Postcode
EX20 4HN
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock
Nearest railway station
Okehampton7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

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Mountains & hills · South West England

Sourton Tors

Sourton Tors — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 441 m.

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Collaven Manor

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Archaeological sites · South West England

Ice works (disused)

Ice works (disused) — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Historic bridges · South West England

Lake Viaduct

Lake Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Historic houses · South West England

Sourton Down Cross

Sourton Down Cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Caravan parks · South West England

Bundu Camping and Caravan Park

Bundu Camping and Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.

Where to eat & stay near Sourton

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · South West England

Bundu Camping and Caravan Park

Bundu Camping and Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.

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Hotels · South West England

Fox & Hounds Hotel

Fox & Hounds Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

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Shortacombe , The A386 - geograph.org.uk - 7114473📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Fox and Hounds

Fox and Hounds — a campsite in england south west.

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Hotels · South West England

Betty Cottles Inn

Betty Cottles Inn — a hotel in england south west.

bettycottlesinn.com
Footpath in Lydford - geograph.org.uk - 3925559📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Lydford Caravan & Camp Site

Lydford Caravan & Camp Site — a campsite in england south west.

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The A30, south of Okehampton - geograph.org.uk - 1947292📷 5

Hostels · South West England

YHA Bracken Tor

YHA Bracken Tor — a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South West England

The Blue Lion Public House

The Blue Lion Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

The Oxenham Arms

The Oxenham Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

theoxenhamarms.com
Direction Sign - Signpost at Acorn Cottage crossroads - geograph.org.uk - 8281460📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Sportsmans Arms

Sportsmans Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

Entrance to the churchyard, Hatherleigh - geograph.org.uk - 1803913📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Tavistock Enterprise Hub - geograph.org.uk - 6275882📷 6

Historic pubs · South West England

(White Hart Inn) Public House

(White Hart Inn) Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sourton?
Sourton is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 4HN), in the parish of Sourton.
What is Sourton?
Sourton — a village in england south west.
How do I get to Sourton?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 4HN.
Is Sourton a protected site?
Yes — Sourton is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Sourton?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 4HN.