Ilsington Devon Map

About Ilsington

Ilsington rests on the southern flank of Dartmoor, its granite outcrops catching the light like ancient teeth. It lies 4.0 km south-west of Bovey Tracey (from Bovey Tracey: bearing 233°T, OS grid SX 783 761), and is situated east-south-east of Haytor Vale village. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of gorse and heather, a constant reminder of the wild moorland that presses in on its edges. The village itself, a scatter of stone cottages and a sturdy church, seems to hold its breath against the vastness of the landscape, a quiet defiance against the elements. A palpable sense of resilience emanates from Ilsington, a character forged by centuries of close communion with the often-harsh beauty of its surroundings. The land rolls away from the village, a patchwork of fields and ancient woodland, where the shadows lengthen with an almost audible sigh as evening approaches.

About This Ilsington Map Page

Explore Ilsington, 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: 50.572417, -3.719317. 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.