Hittisleigh

Settlement in Devon Mid Devon

England

Hittisleigh

Side chapel, St. Andrew's, Hittisleigh, Devon
Side chapel, St. Andrew's, Hittisleigh, Devon Credit: nick macneill

Hittisleigh is a small village located in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England. Situated approximately 9 miles west of Exeter, it lies on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park. The village is nestled within a picturesque rural landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and fields, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

Hittisleigh is a close-knit community with a population of around 250 people. The village boasts a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The architecture of Hittisleigh reflects its historical roots, featuring a charming mix of traditional thatched cottages, stone houses, and old farm buildings.

The village is well-served by amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a social hub for locals. The surrounding area provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding, thanks to its proximity to Dartmoor National Park. The park offers breathtaking natural beauty and a diverse range of wildlife, making it popular among nature enthusiasts and tourists alike.

Hittisleigh benefits from its rural location while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities. The nearby city of Exeter provides a range of facilities, including shopping centers, entertainment venues, and further educational opportunities.

Overall, Hittisleigh offers a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle, ideal for those seeking a close community in a rural setting, while still being within reach of urban amenities and the stunning natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park.

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Hittisleigh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.741067/-3.7978424 or Grid Reference SX7395. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Side chapel, St. Andrew's, Hittisleigh, Devon
Side chapel, St. Andrew's, Hittisleigh, Devon
Trees lining the road east of Pitton Cross
Trees lining the road east of Pitton Cross
Pitton Cross This is a slightly staggered crossroads.  Pitton is to the right, West Pitton is ahead.
Pitton Cross
This is a slightly staggered crossroads. Pitton is to the right, West Pitton is ahead.
Dark clouds over Pitton Barton
Dark clouds over Pitton Barton
Obstacle course for walkers The start of the footpath from Pitton Barton to Hittisleigh Mill, being repaired.
Obstacle course for walkers
The start of the footpath from Pitton Barton to Hittisleigh Mill, being repaired.
Entrance to "works" at Valley View This is a small industrial estate in the depths of the countryside; it includes a waste disposal site.
Entrance to "works" at Valley View
This is a small industrial estate in the depths of the countryside; it includes a waste disposal site.
Hedge screening Tellams Yard works Tellams Yard is a small industrial estate, screened by this high hedge
Hedge screening Tellams Yard works
Tellams Yard is a small industrial estate, screened by this high hedge
Fence separating fields near Easton Cross
Fence separating fields near Easton Cross
Muddy tracks at a farm gate near Easton Cross The land is suffering from the heavy rain of December 2012
Muddy tracks at a farm gate near Easton Cross
The land is suffering from the heavy rain of December 2012
Easton Cross
Easton Cross
Road to Bow at Easton Cross The warning that the road is unsuitable for long vehicles is a consequence of the sharp bends in the road as it passes through the valley of the River Troney
Road to Bow at Easton Cross
The warning that the road is unsuitable for long vehicles is a consequence of the sharp bends in the road as it passes through the valley of the River Troney
Minor road north of Davylands Some of the farm buildings are visible; the access road is just beyond the bend in the road
Minor road north of Davylands
Some of the farm buildings are visible; the access road is just beyond the bend in the road
The crest of the hill near Trayhill This is the highest point between Davylands (which is in a valley) and the bridge over the Troney at Spreyton Wood.  It has a spot height of 219 metres, and there is a 220 metre contour a short way to the east.
The crest of the hill near Trayhill
This is the highest point between Davylands (which is in a valley) and the bridge over the Troney at Spreyton Wood. It has a spot height of 219 metres, and there is a 220 metre contour a short way to the east.
Footpath to Crayford and farm access to Westwood
Footpath to Crayford and farm access to Westwood
Footpath to Crayford
Footpath to Crayford
Field gate at Westwood The road on the left gives access to Westwood Farm
Field gate at Westwood
The road on the left gives access to Westwood Farm
Hedge and field north of Westwood
Hedge and field north of Westwood
Fresh growth and bracken in the hedge The hedge is on the east side of the road between Swallowtree and Westwood.  The hedge has been cut back since an earlier picture was taken <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/202129">SX7295 : Hittisleigh: towards Easton Cross</a>
Fresh growth and bracken in the hedge
The hedge is on the east side of the road between Swallowtree and Westwood. The hedge has been cut back since an earlier picture was taken SX7295 : Hittisleigh: towards Easton Cross
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Hittisleigh is located at Grid Ref: SX7395 (Lat: 50.741067, Lng: -3.7978424)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Mid Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.741067,-3.7978424
Hittisleigh Cross
Junction: yes
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 50.7410559/-3.7978495
Hittisleigh
Place: village
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Wikidata: Q1864538
Wikipedia: en:Hittisleigh
Lat/Long: 50.7409972/-3.7983658
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.7405353/-3.7985566
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:15; Sa 07:00; Su off
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: 2010_pattern
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: EX6 218
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery
Lat/Long: 50.7405565/-3.7987133
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 50.7410595/-3.7978927
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 50.7410508/-3.7977909
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.7410124/-3.7977679
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside old red phone box at Hittisleigh Cross
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Lat/Long: 50.7409749/-3.7979896
Bench
Lat/Long: 50.7410256/-3.7979778
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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