Mortehoe Devon Map

About Mortehoe

Mortehoe surveys the wild Atlantic from its Devonshire heights. It lies 6.2 km west-south-west of Ilfracombe (from Ilfracombe: bearing 248°T, OS grid SS 457 452), and is situated north of Woolacombe village. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and gorse, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity. Ancient stone cottages huddle together against the wind, their slate roofs gleaming like scales after a passing shower. Beyond the village, the land rolls towards the sea, a patchwork of fields where sheep graze with stoic indifference to the vastness of the sky. The sheer cliffs, a dramatic backdrop to the village, have witnessed centuries of changing tides and weather, their rugged faces a testament to nature's enduring power. Mortehoe, with its windswept charm, offers a quiet contemplation of the elemental forces that shape this corner of England.

About This Mortehoe Map Page

Explore Mortehoe, 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: 51.185269, -4.208809. 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.