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3About West Down
West Down is a North Devon village positioned between the coast and moors, about 6km from Ilfracombe. Access is primarily via the A361 from Barnstaple or local roads from coastal areas. The village serves as a quiet base for exploring both the dramatic Atlantic shoreline and Devon's countryside, with decent EV charging infrastructure nearby. St. Callixtus Church features a remarkable 13th-century stone pulpit with detailed medieval carvings.
Where is West Down on the map?
West Down is in England, at 51.167, -4.117 - about 23 km north of Tawstock.
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EV Chargers in West Down
- Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, Barnstaple120 kW
- Barbican Lane, Barnstaple50 kW
- Braunton, Barnstaple50 kW
- Coney Avenue, Barnstaple22 kW
- 9 Upcott Avenue, Barnstaple7 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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2Race a karting track in West Down
Race a karting track generated from the real streets of West Down.
West Down SpeedwayEasyPlay a pub crawl round in West Down
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of West Down. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to West Down?
The closest airport to West Down is Bristol Airport, 152 km (about 2 h 5 min by car).