Westward Ho! Devon Map

About Westward Ho!

Westward Ho! greets the Atlantic with an enduring spirit, its name a proud echo of a Victorian novel. It lies 1.7 km west of Northam (from Northam: bearing 268°T, OS grid SS 432 291). The village unfurls along a broad, sandy bay, its promenade a testament to the enduring allure of the seaside, where the air often carries the briny tang of salt and the distant cries of gulls. Beyond the gentle curve of the beach, the dramatic cliffs of the North Devon coast begin their rugged ascent, a landscape sculpted by the relentless hand of the sea and wind. This stretch of coastline, part of the Torridge district, is known for its wild beauty, a place where the sky seems to stretch infinitely and the sea's mood shifts with the passing clouds. The village itself, though relatively modern in its origins, possesses a certain timelessness, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pace of life.

About This Westward Ho! Map Page

Explore Westward Ho!, 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: 51.039990, -4.237581. 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.