Lower Loxhore Devon Map

About Lower Loxhore

Lower Loxhore, a quiet scattering of homes, exhales a particular stillness in the North Devon landscape. It lies 6.9 km north-east of Barnstaple (from Barnstaple: bearing 50°T, OS grid SS 613 375), and is situated east of Shirwell village. The lanes here, often bordered by ancient hedgerows that seem to whisper secrets of bygone seasons, curve with a gentle inevitability through fields that catch the late afternoon sun in broad, golden swathes. A subtle scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke often hangs in the air, a constant reminder of the working farms that define the immediate surroundings. The handful of dwellings that comprise Lower Loxhore are mostly of stone, their roofs weathered to a soft grey, blending harmoniously with the muted greens and browns of the countryside. The occasional distant bleat of sheep or the lowing of cattle forms the dominant soundscape, a natural symphony that underscores the hamlet’s tranquil existence. It is a place where time seems to flow at the pace of the slowly shifting clouds overhead.

About This Lower Loxhore Map Page

Explore Lower Loxhore, 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: 51.120831, -3.982109. 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.