Whiddon Devon Map

About Whiddon

Whiddon, a quiet corner of North Devon, holds a gentle presence in the landscape. It lies 5.4 km north of Barnstaple (from Barnstaple: bearing 350°T, OS grid SS 550 386), and is situated south-west of Milltown village. The light here, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a particular softness, illuminating the hedgerows and ancient lanes with a diffused glow. The land around Whiddon often feels like a softly folded quilt, the green fields meeting the darker, more brooding shapes of distant hills. Though small, Whiddon carries a sense of enduring quietude, a place where the slow turn of seasons dictates the pace. It is a landscape that encourages contemplation, where the rustle of leaves and the distant bleating of sheep form the prevailing symphony.

About This Whiddon Map Page

Explore Whiddon, 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: 51.128484, -4.072363. 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.