Dowland Devon Map

About Dowland

Dowland, a quiet corner of Devon, offers a gentle welcome to those who seek its unassuming presence. It lies 11.5 km south-east of Great Torrington (from Great Torrington: bearing 139°T, OS grid SS 568 103), and is situated south of Dolton village. The landscape surrounding Dowland unfolds in soft, rolling fields, where hedgerows, thick with the scent of hawthorn in spring, trace the ancient boundaries of farmland. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, often carries a particular golden hue, as if the very light itself has been steeped in the warmth of generations of cultivation. The few houses that comprise Dowland cluster together with a sense of quiet companionship, their stone walls absorbing the slow, steady rhythm of rural life. The nearby River Torridge, though not directly bordering this hamlet, contributes to the sense of gentle flow that characterises the wider district, its presence felt in the lushness of the surrounding pastures.

About This Dowland Map Page

Explore Dowland, 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: 50.874642, -4.035650. 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.