Buckleigh

Settlement in Devon Torridge

England

Buckleigh

Baptist Church, Westward Ho! The recently built Baptist Church <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/ss/ss42/whbc/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/ss/ss42/whbc/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> at the back of the pay and display car park.
Baptist Church, Westward Ho! Credit: David P Howard

Buckleigh is a small village located in the county of Devon, in the southwest of England. Situated approximately 10 miles northeast of the city of Plymouth, Buckleigh is nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush countryside that characterizes this region. The village is part of the local government district of Torridge and falls within the civil parish of Buckleigh.

With a population of around 500 residents, Buckleigh offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is known for its picturesque surroundings, with idyllic landscapes and charming rural vistas. It is a popular destination for those seeking a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

Buckleigh boasts a rich history, evident in its architecture and heritage sites. The village church, St. Mary's, is a prominent landmark, dating back to the 13th century and featuring stunning medieval stained glass windows. The local pub, The Buckleigh Arms, is a cozy establishment that serves as a hub for social gatherings and community events.

Despite its small size, Buckleigh offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a post office. The village is also well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with regular bus services and convenient access to major road networks.

Overall, Buckleigh is a charming village that offers a peaceful and rural lifestyle, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a slice of countryside living in the heart of Devon.

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Buckleigh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.03586/-4.234381 or Grid Reference SS4328. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Baptist Church, Westward Ho! The recently built Baptist Church <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/ss/ss42/whbc/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/ss/ss42/whbc/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> at the back of the pay and display car park.
Baptist Church, Westward Ho!
The recently built Baptist Church LinkExternal link at the back of the pay and display car park.
Opening the South West Coastal Footpath - Cornborough  1978 This view looking south towards Cornborough Cliff was taken on the occasion of the formal opening of this N Devon section of the SW coastal footpath, by the first Government Minister for Sport (Denis Howell, previously Minister for Drought!) hence the "mass ramble" on an otherwise normally quiet Sunday.  The path follows the line of a dismantled railway trackbed that ran from Westward Ho! along the coast round the cliff then inland to Bideford.  It's clearly marked on the current OS Explorer map.
Opening the South West Coastal Footpath - Cornborough 1978
This view looking south towards Cornborough Cliff was taken on the occasion of the formal opening of this N Devon section of the SW coastal footpath, by the first Government Minister for Sport (Denis Howell, previously Minister for Drought!) hence the "mass ramble" on an otherwise normally quiet Sunday. The path follows the line of a dismantled railway trackbed that ran from Westward Ho! along the coast round the cliff then inland to Bideford. It's clearly marked on the current OS Explorer map.
The old Westward Ho! - Bideford Railway The South West Coast Path follows the old railway line at this point.
The old Westward Ho! - Bideford Railway
The South West Coast Path follows the old railway line at this point.
Mermaid's Pool and Rock Nose Taken for the South West Coastpath. A particularly murky Mermaid's Pool after all the storms.
Mermaid's Pool and Rock Nose
Taken for the South West Coastpath. A particularly murky Mermaid's Pool after all the storms.
Westward Ho! Taken from the South West Coastpath.
Westward Ho!
Taken from the South West Coastpath.
Pebble Ridge at Westward Ho! Every year they have a Potwollopping festival to replace the pebbles.
Pebble Ridge at Westward Ho!
Every year they have a Potwollopping festival to replace the pebbles.
South West Mountain board centre Practising for a competition at the South West Mountain board centre. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sw-mbc.co.uk/index.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sw-mbc.co.uk/index.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
South West Mountain board centre
Practising for a competition at the South West Mountain board centre. LinkExternal link
Fat Face World Freestyle Mountain Board Championships The course for the Fat Face World Freestyle Championships.
Fat Face World Freestyle Mountain Board Championships
The course for the Fat Face World Freestyle Championships.
Westward Ho! TV-Relay tower On a hill within the grounds of an underground reservoir stands this small tower belonging to Arqiva, it is a TV-Relay for the area around Westward Ho!
It is a dependent relay from Huntshaw Cross near to Great Torrington.
Westward Ho! TV-Relay tower
On a hill within the grounds of an underground reservoir stands this small tower belonging to Arqiva, it is a TV-Relay for the area around Westward Ho! It is a dependent relay from Huntshaw Cross near to Great Torrington.
Westward Ho! Sunset
Westward Ho! Sunset
Westward Ho
Westward Ho
Westward Ho! rocks from clifftop
Westward Ho! rocks from clifftop
Look out tower Westward Ho!
Look out tower Westward Ho!
Mermaid's Pool Westward Ho!
Mermaid's Pool Westward Ho!
New  flats built on Westward Ho! seafront
New flats built on Westward Ho! seafront
View from Rickard's Down Looking east towards the A39 road viaduct and the outskirts of Bideford.
View from Rickard's Down
Looking east towards the A39 road viaduct and the outskirts of Bideford.
Stream in the Kenwith valley Looking west towards the A39 viaduct over the deep valley.
Stream in the Kenwith valley
Looking west towards the A39 viaduct over the deep valley.
Road bridge at Silford The A39 crosses a minor road to the north of Bideford.
Road bridge at Silford
The A39 crosses a minor road to the north of Bideford.
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Buckleigh is located at Grid Ref: SS4328 (Lat: 51.03586, Lng: -4.234381)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Torridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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