Villages · South West England
West Down
In or near Woolacombe.
West Down — a village in england south west.
Lewis Clarke — 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
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Down is a village located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into the local community and lifestyle, with nearby countryside providing opportunities for walking and exploring the natural environment. Local amenities may include a pub, small shops, and community spaces typical of a rural English village.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1667, -4.1167
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- West Down
- Postcode
- EX34 8NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634452 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pulland Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Church of St Calixtus
Historic churches · 1.0 km
West Down War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Strawfields
Campsites · 1.5 km
Rock Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Little Shelfin Farm Campsite
Campsites · 2.0 km
The Lazy Buzzard
Campsites · 2.1 km
Sunnymead Farm Camping & Touring Site
Campsites · 2.5 km
Mullacott Farm
Campsites · 2.5 km
Treetops
Campsites · 2.9 km
Hidden Valley Park
Campsites · 3.1 km
Stowford Farm Meadows Caravan & Camp Site
Campsites · 3.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Pulland Bridge
Pulland Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Calixtus
Church of St Calixtus — a Grade I-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
West Down War Memorial
West Down War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Strawfields
Strawfields — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Rock Hill
Rock Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Little Shelfin Farm Campsite
Little Shelfin Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near West Down
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Strawfields
Strawfields — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Little Shelfin Farm Campsite
Little Shelfin Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Sunnymead Farm Camping & Touring Site
Sunnymead Farm Camping & Touring Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Mullacott Farm
Mullacott Farm — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Bunch Of Grapes Public House
Bunch Of Grapes Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Horse Inn
Black Horse Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Pack o' Cards
Pack o' Cards in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Heanton Court
Heanton Court in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Down?
- West Down is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX34 8NE), in the parish of West Down.
- What is West Down?
- West Down — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to West Down?
- Drivers can use postcode EX34 8NE.
- Is West Down a protected site?
- Yes — West Down is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to West Down?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX34 8NE. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.