[1] The village is located in the South Hams district of Devon and is bounded by Modbury, Bigbury, Thurlestone, Churchstow and Loddiswell.

[3] The parish comprises an area of hills and valleys and in addition to the River Avon there are numerous smaller watercourses which have shaped the land.

In common with the surrounding parishes Aveton Gifford contains a wide variety of plant and animal life and there is much to see for the visitor with an interest in wildlife.

Within the area there are a number of footpaths and bridleways and for nature lovers a walk or ride along them is usually well rewarded at any time of year.

Following extensive fund raising efforts the store was transferred to a purpose built timber-framed building which opened for business in August 2009.