Pictures of High Bickington
in the county of Devon
About High Bickington
High Bickington lies in one of England's most beautiful and relaxing regions, it is a short distance from the meandering River Taw and is ideally set close to both Dartmoor and Exmoor, in an area with many historic buildings and popular attractions for family days out, particularly Exeter with its magnificent cathedral.
One of the most scenic aspects of the village is Millbrook Cottage Lake which is surrounded by dense woods, with wildlife habitats. The lake is a Mecca for local fishermen, with the landscape being perfect for bird watching. It has footpaths for lovely walks and some pleasant spots to enjoy a family picnic. For anyone wanting to be more energetic, High Bickington has a challenging a golf course.
High Bickington provides all the usual village amenities, but for anyone wishing for more the nearest towns are Barnstable, Bideford, Torrington and South Moulton, all can be found within an approximate 10 mile radius of the village Bideford gives access to the River Torridge and the sea, and Barnstaple lies on the estuary of the River Taw.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near High Bickington
| RHS Garden Rosemoor | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Crow Point Lighthouse | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Northam Burrows Country Park | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Arlington Court | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park | (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Once Upon a Time, Woolacombe | (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Milky Way Adventure Park, Clovelly | (16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Okehampton Castle | (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Watermouth Castle | (17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| The Nine Maidens Stone Circle | (17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Tarr Steps | (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Valley of Rocks | (19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Exmoor National Park | (19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Glen Lyn Gorge | (19.1 miles, 30.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Watersmeet House | (19.8 miles, 31.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in High BickingtonAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near High Bickington
Chittlehamholt, in the county of Devon (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction E)
Chittlehamholt is a lovely peaceful village lying in unspoilt countryside close to the River Taw.
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Mariansleigh, in the county of Devon (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction E)
This charming tiny village is set in lovely rural mid-Devonshire countryside within a short distance from the meandering River Mole in the beautiful Mole Valley, and the picturesque Crooked Oak stream.
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Instow, in the county of Devon (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)
Instow is a gorgeous seaside resort with a mass of golden sands backed by a delightful village clambering upwards to meet with fine wooded countryside.
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Appledore, in the county of Devon (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NW)
Appledore is as enchanting as its name. It is a pretty place that shows a host of colourful fishermens cottages in the narrow streets beyond the quay
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Zeal Monachorum, in the county of Devon (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SE)
Set amid the rolling agricultural heartland of Devon, Zeal Monachorum is the very epitome of the perfect, tranquil Devonian village.
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Croyde, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (14.8 miles, 23.7 km, direction NW)
Croyde village has a scattering of thatched, colourwashed cottages and other delightful buildings, all sheltered by dunes which stand between the village and the bay.
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Combe Martin, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction N)
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Okehampton, in the county of Devon (16.1 miles, 25.8 km, direction S)
There has been a settlement at Okehampton since the Bronze-Age, later it became a prosperous Saxon town with the Saxon Lords being overthrown at the time of the Conquest.
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Clovelly, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction W)
Clovelly is beautiful, it retains an 'Olde Worlde' charm that even along this breathtaking coastline, is simply incomparable.
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Withypool, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction NE)
R.D.Blackmore wrote part of Lorna Doone in the bar of the Royal Oak in Withypool and the famous artist Alfred Munnings had a...
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Drewsteignton, in the county of Devon (20.5 miles, 32.9 km, direction SE)
This attractive village is one of the most beautifully laid out of all Devon villages with pretty cottages set around a fine village square.
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Gidleigh, in the county of Devon (20.6 miles, 33.1 km, direction S)
The small wooded village of Gidleigh stands in superb wooded countryside at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park.
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Oare, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (20.7 miles, 33.4 km, direction NE)
Thus, it was unsurprising to learn that this was the setting for R.D.Blackmore's famous novel, Lorna Doone.
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Winsford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction NE)
One of the prettiest and most unspoilt of villages, steeped in history and mentioned in the Domesday book
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Hartland, in the county of Devon (21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction W)
There is not a lot to beat the sound of waves crashing against the rocky promontory which was known by the Roman's as the "Promontory of Hercules".
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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Umberleigh Station | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction N) |
| Portsmouth Arms Station | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SE) |
| M5 Junction 28 | (28.0 miles, 45.1 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 27 | (28.3 miles, 45.5 km, direction E) |
| Exeter Airport | (30.0 miles, 48.2 km, direction SE) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (38.2 miles, 61.4 km, direction S) |
| High Bickington to London | (172.0 miles, 276.7 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in High Bickington
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from High Bickington center |
| The Old Bakehouse | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SE) |
| The Park Hotel | (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction N) |
| The Imperial Hotel | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction N) |
| The George Hotel | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NE) |
| The Royal & Fortescue Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction N) |
| Cedars Inn | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NW) |
| The Pines At Eastleigh | (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NW) |
| Yeo Dale Hotel | (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction N) |
| The Barnstaple Hotel | (8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction N) |
| The Royal Hotel | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in High Bickington |
