Atherington Devon Map

About Atherington

Atherington rests within the North Devon district, a quietude of rolling hills and verdant fields. It lies 10.3 km east-north-east of Great Torrington (from Great Torrington: bearing 66°T, OS grid SS 591 229), and is situated west-south-west of Umberleigh village. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and wildflowers, a fragrance woven into the very breath of the countryside. Ancient hedgerows, gnarled and thick with ivy, delineate the patchwork of farmland, speaking of generations who have worked this soil. The light, as it spills over the gentle slopes, possesses a softness that seems to mute the edges of the world. Atherington's modest churchyard, a quiet haven of weathered stone, holds the echoes of its past inhabitants, their stories whispered by the rustling leaves of the surrounding trees.

About This Atherington Map Page

Explore Atherington, Devon, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.989105, -4.008509. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.