Welcome to Blackmoor Gate

Blackmoor Gate is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on the A399 road, which connects the towns of Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. Blackmoor Gate is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who enjoy hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The village has a few shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a convenient place to stop for a meal or to pick up supplies.

One of the main attractions in Blackmoor Gate is the nearby Exmoor National Park. The park covers over 260 square miles and is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, Exmoor ponies, and rare birds. Visitors can explore the park on foot, by bike, or on horseback. There are also several scenic drives that offer stunning views of the park's rugged coastline and rolling hills. Other popular activities in the area include fishing, kayaking, and rock climbing.

Blackmoor Gate is also close to several historic sites and attractions. The village is just a short drive from the medieval town of Barnstaple, which has a rich history dating back to the 9th century. Visitors can explore the town's narrow streets, historic buildings, and bustling market. Other nearby attractions include the Tarka Trail, a 180-mile walking and cycling route that follows the path of the River Taw, and the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, which offers breathtaking views of the coast.

Local Schools

School	Details
Kentisbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NG 01271883263 School Website
Parracombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Parracombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 4QJ 01598763338 School Website
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lyn Brimson	Station Road Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4SB 1598710337 School Website
Combe Martin Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dee Seddon	Hangman Path Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0DF 1271883226 School Website
Shirwell Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Allen	School Lane Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JT 01271850295 School Website
Berrynarbor Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Carey	Berrynarbor Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9SE 01271883493
Brayford Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QJ 01598710345 School Website
Lynton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Market Street Lynton Devon EX35 6AF 01598753309 School Website
Goodleigh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Grant	Goodleigh Barnstaple Devon EX32 7LU 01271342977 School Website
Marwood School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alun Dobson	Whiddon Muddiford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4HF 01271850395 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 8.65 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 11.56 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 12.30 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 15.01 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 16.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Moorland Private Hire 07968 864176 Woolhanger Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RF 3.50 Miles
Marks Minibus Travel 01271 883711 South Dene, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0JN 4.00 Miles
Lyn Valley Taxi 01598 753800 4 Park Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BY 5.78 Miles
Carols 01598 753501 26 Watersmeet Rd, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6EP 6.17 Miles
Mumms' Taxis 07773 344777 1 Longland Close, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NN 6.52 Miles
M And M Taxis 01271 831331 The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF 6.57 Miles
Ace Taxis 01271 866688 36 Willow Cl, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RP 7.57 Miles
Allports Airport Shuttle 01271 866688 36 Willow Cl, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RP 7.57 Miles
Angel Carz 07779 756521 35 Gorwell Rd, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HS 7.71 Miles
Boxers Taxis 07957 450170 41 Lethaby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HQ 7.76 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackmoor Gate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Porthill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Middletown Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kentisbury Town Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Stowford Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arlington Beccott Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Easterclose Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Holdstone Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woody Bay Station Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Down Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Combe Martin	Castle Street Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0JA
Lynton Health Centre 01598 753226	The Health Centre Burvill Street Lynton Devon EX35 6HA
Queen's Medical Centre 01271 372672	Queens Medical Centre 6/7 Queen Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 8HY
Brannam Medical Centre 01271 329004	Brannam Medical Centre Brannam Square, Kiln Lane Barnstaple North Devon EX32 8GP
Litchdon Medical Centre 01271 323443	Litchdon Medical Centre Landkey Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9LL

Local Stores

Combe Martin
Castle Street
Combe Martin
Devon
EX34 0JE
01271 882791
Store Website
3.98 miles

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SPAR Churchill Close
1 Churchill Close
Barnstaple
EX32 7HJ
01271 328184
Store Website
7.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery Pilton Bridge Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG 01271 342119 info@chartervets.com Website 8.06 miles
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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 8.65 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Vets - Mullacott Bickenbridge Farm Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NZ 01271 866770 info@chartervets.com Website 8.66 miles
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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 8.72 miles
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 9.90 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 371115 info@chartervets.com Website 10.02 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 13.11 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 13.60 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 14.29 miles

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Dunkery Beacons
Beautiful Place To Walk. Takes You To The Highest Point In Exmoor National Park. Lots Of Moorland, Woodlands, Rivers And Patched Walks In Many Different Directions. The Views At The Top Are Stunning. There Is Livestock And Wildlife Around So It Is Best To Keep Your Dog On A Lead If They Will Chase Them. Unnamed Road Minehead Lancashire TA24 7AT 15.28 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 15.78 miles

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Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Is The Highest Point On Exmoor. It's Well Pathed From A Number Of Side Of The Road Car Parit's A Remote, High Area, And Needs Good Footwear And Energetic Dogs. Be Prepared For The Weather To Change And It Be Colder Than You May Be Used To, Even In Summer. You'll Need Water For Both Yourself And The Dogs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 16.03 miles

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