Welcome to Bickleton

Bickleton is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the South Hams district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Bickleton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Bickleton is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for visitors who are interested in history and architecture. Another historic building in the village is the Bickleton Manor House, which was built in the 16th century and is now a private residence.

Bickleton is also known for its beautiful countryside and scenic walks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect destination for hikers and nature lovers. There are several walking trails in the area, including the Bickleton Circular Walk, which takes visitors on a scenic tour of the village and its surroundings. Overall, Bickleton is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone who is looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday in the English countryside.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: 1.4°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Fremington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Fairbrother	Beechfield Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 3DD 1271373979 School Website
Instow Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Mardling	Rectory Lane Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LU 01271860545 School Website
Roundswell Community Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Kate Fairbrother	Roundswell School, Claypits Road Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3WJ 1271445111 School Website
The Shoreline Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Russell Clarke	Fishleigh Road Roundswell Devon EX31 3UD 1271386333 School Website
On Track Education Barnstaple Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Roberts	Narita House Fishleigh Rd, Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD 1271372269 School Website
Appledore School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Cooper	Richmond Road Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1PF 01237474365 School Website
Horwood And Newton Tracey Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Lovacott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PU 01271858373 School Website
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Warner	Woodville Estate Barnstaple Devon EX31 2HH 1271342455 School Website
Braunton Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Fay Bowler	Barton Lane Braunton Devon EX33 2BP 01271812221 School Website
Southmead School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Plumb	Wrafton Road Braunton Devon EX33 2BU 01271812448 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 3.63 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 6.02 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 8.17 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 10.63 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 13.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fremington And District Taxis 01271 323037 17 Chilpark, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BY 0.81 Miles
Executive Shuttle Services 01271 323360 18 Shieling Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2LY 1.95 Miles
Barnstaple Taxi Service 01271 379455 Rose Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2JW 2.17 Miles
Trevor's Taxis 01271 815353 19 Barn Park Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DR 2.74 Miles
Celebration Cars 01271 377008 20 Lynhurst Av, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2ER 2.83 Miles
J B Cabs 01271 268144 8C The Anex, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2DN 2.93 Miles
Shoreline Taxis 07812 104034 51 Caen View, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1FE 3.25 Miles
Braunton Taxis 07778 732107 35 South St, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2AA 3.40 Miles
Tarka Taxis 01237 479023 4 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ 3.61 Miles
Quicky Cars 01237 459595 1 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ 3.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chilpark No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yelland Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lagoon View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beechfield Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Estuary View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Instow Town No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fremington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Beards Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worlington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Taw View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lane End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Instow Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bickington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westermoor Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastleigh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fremington Medical Centre 01271 376655	11-13 Beards Road Fremington Barnstaple EX31 2PG
Chivenor Medical Centre	Chivenor Medical Centre Chivenor Barnstaple Devon EX31 4AZ
Caen Medical Centre 01271 818030	Caen Medical Centre Caen Street Braunton Devon EX33 1LR
Northam Surgery 01237 474994	Northam Surgery Bay View Road, Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1AZ
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP

Local Stores

BSTF Fremington
2 Higher Road
Fremington
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3BG
01271 326666
Store Website
1.11 miles

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SPAR Bickington
1 Babbages
Bickington
Barnstaple
EX31 2LL
01271 326080
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 371115 info@chartervets.com Website 2.18 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Torch Farm And Equine - Roundswell
Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 879516 info@torchfarmvets.com Website 2.18 miles
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24 Hour Emergency Service

Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 2.36 miles
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Animals Treated
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Barnstaple Veterinary Clinic (Market Vets)
Unit A Riverview Commercial Centre Riverside Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QN 01271 344 262 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 3.14 miles
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Animals Treated
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
28 Exeter Road Braunton Devon EX33 2JL 01271 812405 braunton@argyllvets.com Website 3.38 miles
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Animals Treated
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Barnstaple Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Barnstaple Retail Park Station Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AU 01271 335 520 barnstaple@vets4pets.com Website 3.63 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 3.13 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 4.00 miles

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Saunton Sands
Miles And Miles Of Clean Sand And Clean Sea Water. Dogs Have Freedom To Run To Their Hearts Content S W Coast Path Braunton EX33 1LQ 5.32 miles Beach

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Baggy Point
A Circular Walk Along Both Sides Of Baggy Point And Over The Top Of The Headland, With Breathtaking Coastal, Sea And Farmland Views. The Walk Looks Out Onto Woolacombe Beach On The One Side, And Down To Croyde Beach On The Other. EX33 1PA 6.96 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

Heywood Woods
A Lovely Forest Walk With Reasonably Flat Paths, A Free Car Park And An The Mound Of An Old Castle. You Can Walk Alongside The River Taw Or Swimm If You're The Dog. The Forest Has Some Wonderfully Old Douglas Firs From The Original Eggesford Estate. A Lovely Walk. Little Rashleigh Bridge Reeve Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7BE 15.00 miles Follow The Road From Wembworthy Towards The A 377 At A Very Sharp Bend In The Road Turn Left Heywoods Forest Car Park About A Mile Or So Down This Road.

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 17.01 miles There Is A Little Bit Of Parking At The Entrance On Bude Hill. Normally Fairly Dry And Sheltered. Round Robin Walk Normally Takes Between 30-45 Minutes At Reasonable Pace.

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Overcast
Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	3.1°C	3.1°C	3.4°C	4.4°C	6.6°C	6.9°C	4.8°C	4.2°C	4.1°C	3.7°C
Feels Like	0.9°C	1°C	0.7°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	3.4°C	5.6°C	4.7°C	2.2°C	2.3°C	1.8°C	0.5°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.3°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-2.4°C	-2.9°C	-0.6°C	1.7°C	3.6°C	3.9°C	1.8°C	-0.5°C	-1.8°C
Feels Like	-1.9°C	-4.1°C	-6.1°C	-7.6°C	-8°C	-5.4°C	-2.6°C	-0.4°C	0.3°C	-1.6°C	-4.3°C	-6.2°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.3°C	-2.9°C	-3.5°C	-4.2°C	-3.7°C	-1.9°C	0.9°C	2.7°C	2.6°C	1.1°C	-0.8°C	-2°C
Feels Like	-6.6°C	-7.5°C	-8.6°C	-9.5°C	-9.4°C	-7.4°C	-3.9°C	-1.7°C	-1.2°C	-2°C	-3.6°C	-5.5°C

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