South Molton is a small town in Devon, England. It is part of the North Devon local government district. The town is on the River Mole. The town was one of the boroughs reformed by the Municipal Reform Act 1835. It retained this status as a municipal borough until 1967, when it became a rural borough in the South Molton Rural District. It is a small well built market town trading mostly in sheep and cattle. Situated on the southern side of Exmoor just off the North Devon link road. There are clubs in South Molton for badminton, bowling, bridge, soccer, gymnastics, judo, rugby, running and tennis. There is a local public swimming pool.
Attractions: Tarr Steps Arlington Court Exmoor National Park Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park RHS Garden Rosemoor Glen Lyn Gorge Watersmeet House The Valley of Rocks Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse Crow Point Lighthouse Tiverton Castle Watermouth Castle Near by Cities: Barbrook (21.9 km) Lynmouth (22.3 km) Braunton (26.2 km) Bideford (26.8 km) Dunster (26.9 km) Tiverton (27.7 km) Ilfracombe (29.2 km) Entertainment: Old Coaching Inn Pub Sports & Activities High Bullen Hotel Golf Course South Molton Rugby Football Club South Molton Bowling Club Nearest Train Station : Portsmouth Arms Station ( 6 miles ) Nearest Airport Exeter (43.0 km) Cardiff (54.4 km) Swansea Airport (67.3 km) Bristol (87.9 km)