Pictures of Umberleigh

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

Photograph of Umberleigh village in summer time. view to the bridge from Warkleigh side of bank

Umberleigh village in summer time. view to the bridge from Warkleigh side of bank by Frank Adey ©

Photograph of Umberleigh Railway Station, on the Tarka Line

Umberleigh Railway Station, on the Tarka Line by Frank Adey ©

Photograph of Umberleigh is a village set by the old three span bridge across the Taw, the only snow in 2005

Umberleigh is a village set by the old three span bridge across the Taw, the only snow in 2005 by Frank Adey ©

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About Umberleigh

This is a quiet "away from it all" village in a picturesque position beside an old three arched bridge spanning the River Taw. It is a very scenic village with interesting houses and pretty cottages dotted throughout. Pleasant farm buildings can be seen in the miles of beautiful agricultural land ringing the village.

Umbersleigh offers visitors a peaceful time, walks along the Taw reveal much of mother nature's rich bounty and there is the opportunity to enjoy fishing and horse riding. In the village there is a Post Office, a couple of stores, an antique shop and a pleasant village inn.

The village is on the "Tarka line train" a fabulous railway journey through some of Devon's finest countryside. The line operates special events, included in these is a pub run and a music run, or you can use the train to take you to one of the other villages for a special day out.

Close by is Chittlehampton, a village with a fine collection of quaint thatched cottages, a lovely village square and an interesting historic church.

Umbersleigh can be found between South Moulton and Great Torrington, both these towns have museums recording the history of the region, and a little more in the way of shopping facilities.

This village is the perfect place to relax for a romantic weekend, or to use as a base for exploring the wild beauty of the Exmoor National Park.

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