Derriton

Settlement in Devon Torridge

England

Derriton

Holsworthy town centre Credit: Roy Hughes

Derriton is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. Situated in the West Devon district, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside, offering stunning views of the surrounding rolling hills and meadows. The village is situated approximately 3 miles south of the market town of Holsworthy and about 10 miles from the North Cornwall coast.

Derriton is a quiet and peaceful village, characterized by its charming rural atmosphere. The community is small, with a population of around 500 residents, creating a close-knit and friendly environment. The village is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of traditional stone cottages and newer housing developments.

Though small, Derriton boasts a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a local primary school, providing education for the younger residents, and a village hall that serves as a hub for social gatherings and events. There is also a local pub, where residents and visitors can enjoy a drink and a meal.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also conveniently located near the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing further opportunities for exploration and outdoor pursuits.

Overall, Derriton is a charming and idyllic village in Devon, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle and easy access to the natural beauty of the surrounding area.

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Derriton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.803928/-4.365515 or Grid Reference SS3303. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Holsworthy town centre

Roy Hughes

The British Heart Foundation Charity Shop, 22 The Square, Holsworthy

Roger A Smith

North Devon Hospice Furniture Shop, 21b The Square, Holsworthy

North Devon Hospice, Deer Park.

Roger A Smith

North Devon Hospice Charity Shop, 21a The Square, Holsworthy

North Devon Hospice, Deer Park.

Roger A Smith

G.S.D. 2000 Charity Shop, 20 The Square, Holsworthy

Roger A Smith

Entrance to Holsworthy

A388 southwest bound

Centre of Holsworthy

A388 south bound

The Square, Holsworthy

A closer view of the north side of the square shown in SS3403 : The Square, Holsworthy and SS3403 : The Square in Holsworthy, with a bank and a pharmacy sandwiching an ice cream and sweet shop. The sun has emerged after a torrential rain and hail shower - it's very cold.

Derek Harper

Building on The Square, Holsworthy

Occupied by an arts and crafts shop, this building is to the right of those shown in SS3403 : The Square, Holsworthy. Upstairs is the office of the clerk to the town council. Still looking for information about the lady with the trug, painted on the wall between the windows.

Derek Harper

Adjacent pubs in Holsworthy

Two listed pubs with distinctive parapets on Fore Street (the A388). On the left, decorated for Halloween (even if it is the 3rd November), is the C19 White Hart Link

; to its right is the early C20 Crown and Sceptre Link

. Taken from what might be, at about 20 metres, one of the shortest high streets in the country.

Derek Harper

Well Park car park, Holsworthy

With 92 spaces. According to the internet, it costs a flat daily rate of £1, and £32 a month. Err...

Derek Harper

Holsworthy Skills Centre

This is mapped as the Police Station, but I think a swap with a nearby vocational education centre must have taken place a little while ago; this is clearly labelled "Holsworthy Skills Centre", and the Police Station is now elsewhere in Well Park, next to the fire station.

Derek Harper

Crosspark Cross

Leafless beeches overlook the forked junction, with the A3072 Windmill Road on the left, and Waterloo Road heading right into Holsworthy.

Derek Harper

Traffic lights beside Derriton Viaduct

Here it is probable that the road passed under a bridge for there is an abutment on the right hand side. Traffic-calming measures, through the installation of traffic lights, seem to have been put in place by making the road only wide enough for vehicles in one direction at a time.

John Baker