Welcome to Blackpool Corner

Blackpool Corner is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, which makes it an ideal location for those who love outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling trails that visitors can explore. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church.

One of the main attractions in Blackpool Corner is the Blackpool Sands beach. The beach is a popular destination for families and is known for its crystal-clear waters and golden sand. The beach is also home to a number of water sports activities, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and windsurfing. Visitors can also enjoy a picnic on the beach or relax in one of the beachside cafes.

Blackpool Corner is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, which serve traditional Devonshire cuisine. The village is known for its friendly locals, and visitors can expect a warm welcome wherever they go. The village is also home to a number of small shops and boutiques, where visitors can purchase locally made crafts and souvenirs. Overall, Blackpool Corner is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional Devonshire life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hartland Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Helen Bye	North Road Hartland Bideford Devon EX39 6BP 01237441258 School Website
St Mark's Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tanya Clark	Shop Morwenstow Bude Cornwall EX23 9PE 1288331395 School Website
Woolsery Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Cole	Woolsery Bideford Devon EX39 5QS 01237431307 School Website
Atlantic Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lynsey Slater	Bucks Cross Bideford Devon EX39 5DW 1237431969 School Website
Kilkhampton Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Watson	Kilkhampton Bude Cornwall EX23 9QU 01288321259 School Website
Bradworthy Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Stephenson	Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7RT 01409241365 School Website
Parkham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matt Cole	Parkham Bideford Devon EX39 5PL 01237451334 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
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Robinson	Broadclose Hill Bude Cornwall EX23 8DR 1288352731 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station

Local Taxis

Taxi
Holsworthy Cars Taxis 01409 259420 4 Square Park, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7PS 11.45 Miles
Trevs Taxi 07799 663217 33 Downs View, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8RG 11.64 Miles
Rob's Travel Of Bude 07771 824141 Ocean View Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NH 11.65 Miles
Curtis Cars Of Cornwall 07791 192021 Diddies Rd, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9DW 12.03 Miles
Seagull Cabs 01288 356761 18A The Crescent, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LE 12.25 Miles
Bea Line Taxis 07747 196090 5 Berries Mount, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8AP 12.41 Miles
Avva Taxi 01237 479061 Atlantic Way, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HX 13.05 Miles
Brians Taxis 01237 470533 7 Brennacott Rd, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3EZ 13.26 Miles
Grab A Cab 07825 040385 2 Greenfield Cl, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3RY 13.35 Miles
Atlantic Coast Chauffeur 01237 472836 Atlantic Way, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1JG 13.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stoke Hartland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lymbridge Hartland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pattard Cross Hartland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartland West Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ball Hill Hartland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartland Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Elmscott Hartland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harton Cross Hartland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Philham Hartland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hardisworthy Cross Hartland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosedown Hartland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Hole Hartland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baxworthy Hartland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welcombe Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Gate Hartland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hartland Surgery 01237 441200	66 The Square Hartland Bideford Devon EX39 6BL
Bradworthy Surgery 01409 241215	The New Surgery The Square Bradworthy Holsworthy,Devon EX22 7SY
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
Bideford Medical Centre 01237 476363	Bideford Medical Centre Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AF

Local Stores

Kilkhampton
Off A39
Kilkhampton
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 9QN
01288 321630
Store Website
11.94 miles

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SPAR Kilkhampton
The Square
Kilkhampton
EX23 9QQ
01288 321238
Store Website
9.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tamar Vets Ltd
Unit 7 Harton Industrial Estate (Formerly Colwills Garage) Hatland Bideford Devon EX39 6AG 2.82 miles

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Penbode Vets Ltd
Ashleigh House The Square Bradworthy Devon EX22 7SZ 01409 241241 Bradworthy.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 9.49 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 12.11 miles
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Hillhead Nr Stratton Bude Cornwall EX23 9AB 01288 359500 stratton.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 12.19 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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St Boniface Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Units 4D &Amp; 4E Kings Hill Industrial Estate Bude Cornwall EX23 8QN Website 12.63 miles

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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Caddsdown Industrial Park Clovelly Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DX 01237 472075 torbridge@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 12.95 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 14.07 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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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 14.36 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 14.49 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 15.39 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 15.44 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

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 22.81 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.

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