Hatherleigh
A modest market town in West Devon known for its November carnival, which features two flaming tar barrel runs, and a weekly livestock market that has served the surrounding agricultural area for generations. The parish church of St John the Baptist retains a Norman font and original wagon roofs, with granite arcades dividing the nave and aisles. Hatherleigh sits within Ruby Country, a rural area of Devon centred on the market towns of Holsworthy and Hatherleigh.
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- Population1,518
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
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Hatherleigh: quick answers
Where is Hatherleigh?
Hatherleigh is in United Kingdom, about 40 km25 miles in a straight line from Exeter.
How do you get to Hatherleigh?
The nearest airport is Exeter, Devon (EXT), about 53 min away by road. The nearest train station is Okehampton, about 18 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hatherleigh?
The warmest month is July, averaging 16°C60°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is December, with about 100 mm3.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hatherleigh?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 café and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Hatherleigh?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Babbacombe, Ashburton and Launceston.