Welcome to Bakesdown

Bakesdown is a small village located in the north of Cornwall, England. The village is situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor, which is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Bakesdown is known for its beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century church of St. Michael and All Angels.

One of the main attractions in Bakesdown is the nearby Tamar Otter and Wildlife Centre. This centre is home to a variety of animals, including otters, deer, and wallabies. Visitors can watch the otters being fed and learn about their behaviour and habitat. The centre also has a café and gift shop, making it a great place to spend a day with the family.

Bakesdown is also close to a number of other popular tourist destinations in Cornwall, including the seaside town of Bude and the historic town of Launceston. Bude is known for its beautiful beaches and surfing opportunities, while Launceston is home to a number of historic buildings and museums. With its stunning countryside and proximity to other popular destinations, Bakesdown is a great place to visit for anyone looking to explore Cornwall.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 0.4°C

Wind: 28.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Marhamchurch Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Deidre Petersen	Helebridge Road Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0HY 1288361445 School Website
Highgate Hill House School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Taylor	Whitstone Holsworthy Devon EX22 6TJ 1288341998 School Website
Whitstone Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Mould	Oak Lane Whitstone Holsworthy Cornwall EX22 6TH 01288341241 School Website
Jacobstow Community Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mikaela Rofe	Jacobstow Bude Cornwall EX23 0BR 1840230337 School Website
Budehaven Community School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Wilkes	Valley Road Bude Cornwall EX23 8DQ 01288353271 School Website
Bude Primary Academy - Infants Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Vanessa Holt	Broadclose Hill Bude Cornwall EX23 8EA 1288353798 School Website
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Robinson	Broadclose Hill Bude Cornwall EX23 8DR 1288352731 School Website
Stratton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Frances Glasby	New Road Stratton Bude Cornwall EX23 9AP 01288353196 School Website
Bridgerule Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Goodwin	Bridgerule Holsworthy Devon EX22 7EN 1288381366 School Website
Warbstow Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Bancroft	Warbstow Launceston Cornwall PL15 8UP 1566781388 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Cars 07814 926401 7 Boundary Drive, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0ED 2.12 Miles
Bea Line Taxis 07747 196090 5 Berries Mount, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8AP 3.39 Miles
Seagull Cabs 01288 356761 18A The Crescent, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LE 3.63 Miles
Curtis Cars Of Cornwall 07791 192021 Diddies Rd, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9DW 3.80 Miles
Trevs Taxi 07799 663217 33 Downs View, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8RG 4.25 Miles
Rob's Travel Of Bude 07771 824141 Ocean View Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NH 4.27 Miles
B And S Taxis 07889 833127 Veales Farm, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6LJ 4.72 Miles
Aob Cars 07813 718673 2 Pannier Market The, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6AN 7.83 Miles
Holsworthy Travel 01409 253962 Bank House/Fry St, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DY 7.89 Miles
Aob Cars 07813 718673 The Square Holsworthy Ex22 6Dl, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DL 7.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Box's Shop No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bangors No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langford Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wanson Gate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Crescent Widemouth Bay No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trehausa No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Madeira Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poundstock Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Widemouth Bay Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Week St Mary Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hele Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Marhamchurch Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pinch Hill Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weekgreen No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stratton Medical Centre 01288 352133	Stratton Medical Centre Hospital Road, Stratton Bude Cornwall EX23 9BP
Neetside Surgery 01288 270580	Neetside Surgery Methodist Church Hall Leven Road, Bude Cornwall EX23 8LA
Holsworthy Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Holsworthy Medical Centre Dobles Lane Holsworthy EX22 6GH
Holsworthy Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Dobles Lane Holsworthy EX22 6GH
Ruby Country Medical Group 01409 253692	Holsworthy Medical Centre Dobles Lane Holsworthy Devon EX22 6GH

Local Stores

Bude
Burn View Road
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 8AU
01288 352255
shop.4714@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.84 miles

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SPAR Whitstone
Whitstone village Stores
Whitstone
EX22 6TX
01288 341239
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St Boniface Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Units 4D &Amp; 4E Kings Hill Industrial Estate Bude Cornwall EX23 8QN Website 3.14 miles

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Penbode Vets Ltd
Hillhead Nr Stratton Bude Cornwall EX23 9AB 01288 359500 stratton.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 3.57 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Tamar Vets Ltd
9 Strand Bude Cornwall EX23 8QU 01288 354796 bradworthy@tamarvets.co.uk Website 3.75 miles
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Giles &Amp; Parsons Farm Vets Ltd
West Roose Otterham Camelford Cornwall PL32 9YP 01840214973 info@gpfarmvets.co.uk Website 7.02 miles

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Equus Vets Ltd
4 The Square Holsworthy Devon EX22 6DL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 7.93 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group Ltd
4 The Square Holsworthy Devon EX22 6DL info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 7.93 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Widemouth Bay Bude Canal Cornwall
This 6 To 8 Mile Walk (Depending On How Many Detours You Make) Takes In A Spectacular Stretch Of The South West Coast Path, Bude Beach And The Bude Canal. It Passes By Or Through Three Nature Reserves. Marine Dr Bude Lancashire EX23 0AW 2.20 miles Follow The Coast Road North Out Of Widemouth Bay And Park In The First Coast Path Car Park You Come To On The Left (Grid Ref: Ss 199 032)

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Boscastle Harbour
A Gentle Dog Friendly Walk Around Boscastle Harbour. At The Picturesque Seaside Village Of Boscastle, This Walk Allows You To Take In The River And The Ancient Harbour, Along With Having Some Great Views Of The Sea And Coast. PL35 0HE 9.41 miles From The South On The A39, Turn Right Onto The B3263 And Follow It, Passing Through Several Villages Until You Reach Boscastle. From The North On The A39 Turn Left Onto The B3266 And Continue To Boscastle. The Village Is Well Sign Posted.

Newbridge River
Lovely Riverside Area, With A Few Different Options Of Different Length Walks (From Around 15 Mins To 45Mins) A390 Callington Lancashire PL17 7HL 21.65 miles

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Torrington Common
Lovely Walk, Lots Of Different Routes. Some Involve Steep Hill / Banks And Steps. Lots Of Accessible Water Sources Along The River, Good For Doggos Who Like Water. Very Pretty. 44 Clifton St Bideford Lancashire EX39 4EU 21.81 miles

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Cardinham Woods
Cardinham Woods Are A Beautiful Mixed Woodland. Here, We List Three Circular Walks With Varied Length, To Suit All Abilities. PL30 4AL 22.22 miles Cardinham Woods Are Located Just Off The A30 Near Bodmin And Lanhydrock.

Cardinham Woods
Woodland Walk With Plenty Of Options For Routes, Nearly All Of Which Are On The Flat And Either Paved Or At Least A Sand/Gravel Path. Some Routes Follow The River Which Is Fairly Shallow. Margate Ln Bodmin Lancashire PL30 4AL 22.25 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-3.7°C	-5.1°C	-4.4°C	-3.8°C	-1.2°C	-1.4°C	0.7°C	-0.5°C	-2.6°C	-3.7°C

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Feels Like	-5.3°C	-8.9°C	-11.6°C	-12.7°C	-12.4°C	-10.4°C	-7.3°C	-5.9°C	-6.1°C	-7.1°C	-7.7°C	-7.3°C

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Temp	-3.8°C	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.1°C	-3.1°C	-1.2°C	1.3°C	2.8°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	-0.4°C	-2.6°C
Feels Like	-7.3°C	-7.1°C	-6.8°C	-6.5°C	-5.5°C	-3.5°C	-0.7°C	1°C	1°C	-0.4°C	-3.2°C	-6°C

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