Welcome to Brightley

Brightley is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, near the border with Cornwall. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its stunning views of the nearby hills and valleys. The village has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period, and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Brightley is the village church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is dedicated to St. Thomas Becket and features a beautiful Norman doorway and a 15th-century tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another historic building in Brightley is the Manor House, which dates back to the 16th century. The house is now a private residence but can be seen from the road.

Brightley is also known for its beautiful countryside and outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and valleys, which are perfect for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. There are several walking trails in the area, including the Tarka Trail, which runs through the village. The village is also close to several nature reserves and wildlife parks, where visitors can see a variety of animals and birds in their natural habitats. Overall, Brightley is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings, making it a popular destination for visitors to Devon.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.4°C

Wind: 13.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St James Church Of England Primary And Nursery School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Stevens	Fort Road Off Crediton Road Okehampton Devon EX20 1GJ 183752341 School Website
Okehampton Primary School And Foundation Unit Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Co Headteacher Sally Huxen	Glendale Road Okehampton Devon EX20 1JB 183752866 School Website
Okehampton College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Principal Andrew Sweeney	Mill Road Okehampton Devon EX20 1PW 1837650910 School Website
The Promise School Free Schools Special Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Paton	Mill Road Okehampton EX20 1PW 1837510337 School Website
Exbourne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Tara Penny	Exbourne Okehampton Devon EX20 3SQ 1837851205 School Website
South Tawton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Marvin	Tawton Lane South Zeal Okehampton Devon EX20 2LG 1837840242 School Website
North Tawton Community Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Tara Penny	Exeter Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2HB 183782284 School Website
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alan Monger	South Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JB 01837810248 School Website
Northlew And Ashbury Parochial Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janine Cook	Northlew Okehampton Devon EX20 3PB 1409221420 School Website
Spreyton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mellor	Spreyton Crediton Devon EX17 5AJ 01647231321 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 1.86 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 10.32 Miles

Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 10.33 Miles

Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 10.53 Miles

Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 11.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 1.25 Miles
Eds Taxis 01837 318407 10 Row Tor Close, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1TE 1.34 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01837 53054 24 North Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AR 1.45 Miles
Okehampton Taxis 01837 53555 Market St, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN 1.56 Miles
Oak's Taxis 01837 55025 2 Domehayes Ter, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JN 1.62 Miles
Nigels Taxi Cab 01837 52010 70 Moyses Meadow, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JY 1.84 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 3.15 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 4.93 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 6.52 Miles
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 8.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brightley Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chichacott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stannary Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Link Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Limehayes Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exeter Road - Fatherford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exeter Road Ind Est Fartherford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Giblands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Police Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fore Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Savile Mead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upcott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Okehampton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	East Street Okehampton EX20 1AY
Okehampton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	East Street Okehampton EX20 1AY
Minor Injury Unit-Okehampton 01837 52233	Okehampton M Centre East Street Okehampton Devon EX20 1AY
Okehampton Medical Centre 01837 52233	Okehampton Medical Centre East Street Okehampton Devon EX20 1AY
North Tawton Medical Practice	Essington North Tawton Devon EX20 2EX

Local Stores

Okehampton
Market Street
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 1HN
01837 53996
Store Website
1.49 miles

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SPAR Okehampton
SPAR
Exeter Road
Okehampton
EX20 1QQ
01837 658812
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equus Vets
Cranmere Road Exeter Road Industrial Estate Okehampton Devon EX20 1UE 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 1.13 miles

Animals Treated
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North Park Veterinary Group
Unit 1 Cranmere Road Exeter Indistrial Estate Okehampton Devon EX20 1UE 01837 658777 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 1.13 miles
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Okeford Veterinary Centre - Okehampton
The Veterinary Clinic School Way Okehampton Devon EX20 1EU 01837 52148 rosie@okefordvets.co.uk Website 1.45 miles
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North Park Veterinary Group
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 82327 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 4.78 miles
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Equus Vets
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 4.78 miles

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Equus Vets
Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 5.58 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 7.29 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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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 10.09 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 10.21 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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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 10.62 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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Tottiford Reservoir
My Dog Adores This Walk, Lots Of Water And Wooded Area To Run Around In. Can Get Rather Muddy In Wetter Times Of The Year. Tottiford Reservoir Lancashire 15.84 miles

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Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 17.36 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-14.4°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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