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Chulmleigh sits on a high ridge in Mid Devon, positioned between the rugged edges of Dartmoor to the south and Exmoor to the north. It is often described as a hilltop town, though it retains the feel of a large, self-contained village, centered around a small square and a series of Narrow lanes lined with cob and thatch cottages. Historically, it was a prominent centre for the wool trade, which funded the impressive scale of St Mary’s Church, known for its ornate 15th-century rood screen. Geographically, the settlement is bounded by the Little Dart and Taw valleys, providing steep climbs in and out of the town but offering expansive views across the rural interior of the county. Life here tends to revolve around the local academy and the handful of independent shops and pubs that have survived better than many in similar rural outposts. While it feels remote, the Tarka Line railway is accessible via the nearby Kings Nympton station in the valley below, linking the community to Barnstaple and Exeter.