Fremington

Settlement in Devon North Devon

England

Fremington

Fremington is a charming village located in the North Devon district of Devon, England. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Taw, it is approximately 4 miles away from the bustling town of Barnstaple. The village has a population of around 6,000 residents.

Fremington is known for its picturesque surroundings, offering stunning views of the river and the rolling hills of the Devon countryside. The village is surrounded by lush green fields, making it a haven for nature lovers. It boasts a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, providing an escape from the hectic pace of urban life.

The village offers a range of amenities and facilities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a primary school, a community center, a post office, a convenience store, and several local shops and businesses. There are also a few traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy delicious local cuisine.

Fremington's location on the River Taw makes it an ideal spot for water activities such as fishing and boating. The village is also a popular destination for hikers and cyclists, with numerous scenic walking and cycling trails in the surrounding countryside.

Fremington's close proximity to Barnstaple provides residents with easy access to a wider range of amenities and entertainment options. The village is well-connected to the rest of Devon via a reliable bus service and has good road links to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Fremington offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, making it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a slower pace of life in the heart of Devon's natural beauty.

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Fremington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.072205/-4.125897 or Grid Reference SS5132. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking downstream on the River Taw near Fremington Quay

Roger A Smith

Roadworks with temporary traffic lights on the B3233 to the west of Fremington

Roger A Smith

A "clinker built" shelter

On an exposed section of the cycle path around the Taw estuary.

Tony Atkin

Spring Tide Debris

Looking out towards the estuary from the shelter (SX8140 : Beesands Sea Defences) finds a whole heap of dead vegetation at the landward edge of the salt marsh pushed here by the highest tides.

Tony Atkin

A kissing gate on Allenstyle Road

Roger A Smith

Crossing a field towards Allenstyle Road on the footpath from Bickleton

Roger A Smith

A stile on the path from Yelland to Bickleton

Roger A Smith

A gate on the path from Bickleton to Yelland

Roger A Smith

Fields by the Taw estuary

Sarah Charlesworth

A 4 mile queue of slow moving traffic on the B3233 heading for Barnstaple

Further ahead the only obvious cause for this build up of traffic appeared to be the volume of vehicles and the obstruction caused by parked cars in Bickington.

Roger A Smith

North Devon : The Tarka Trail

Cyclists heading up the Tarka Trail which is also part of the South West Coast Path.

Lewis Clarke

North Devon : Tarka Trail Wave Shelter

by Geoff Stainthorpe, reminiscent of an upturned clinker hull with caged stones at its base. This shelter grows out of the embankment and breaks like a wave over the trail.

Lewis Clarke

North Devon : Isley Marsh

Looking across Isley Marsh with a sign telling people to stick to paths and such.

Lewis Clarke

North Devon : Tarka Trail Wave Shelter

Reminiscent of an upturned clinker hull with caged stones at its base. This shelter grows out of the embankment and breaks like a wave over the trail.

Lewis Clarke