Hockworthy Devon Map

About Hockworthy

Hockworthy, a quiet hamlet, breathes with the gentle exhalations of the Devon countryside. It lies 9.3 km south-south-west of Wiveliscombe (from Wiveliscombe: bearing 206°T, OS grid ST 038 195), and is situated west-north-west of Holcombe Rogus village. Here, the landscape unfolds in subtle contours, where the land gently slopes towards unseen watercourses, and the quality of light often seems to linger, bathing the ancient hedgerows in a warm, almost honeyed glow. The modest dwellings, many built of local stone, seem to emerge organically from the earth, their roofs softened by moss and time. Though small, Hockworthy carries the quiet dignity of a place that has witnessed the slow turning of seasons for centuries, its very air imbued with the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. The infrequent passing of a car on the narrow lanes accentuates the prevailing stillness, a profound quietude that allows one to hear the rustle of leaves and the distant bleating of sheep.

About This Hockworthy Map Page

Explore Hockworthy, 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: 50.967107, -3.370900. 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.