Welcome to Bulkworthy

Bulkworthy is a small village located in the Torridge district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the A388 road, which connects the towns of Holsworthy and Launceston. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the rural beauty of Devon. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere.

The village of Bulkworthy has a rich history that dates back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book, which was a survey of England conducted by William the Conqueror in 1086. The village was originally known as "Bolcaworthy" and was owned by the Bishop of Exeter. Over the years, the village has been home to many notable figures, including the poet John Keats, who visited the village in 1818.

Today, Bulkworthy is a thriving community that offers a range of amenities for its residents and visitors. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a pottery studio. The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing. Overall, Bulkworthy is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Langtree Community School And Nursery Unit Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Melanie Smallwood	Langtree Torrington Devon EX38 8NF 01805601354 School Website
Shebbear Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Alford	Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5SG 01409281220 School Website
Buckland Brewer Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matt Cole	Buckland Brewer Bideford Devon EX39 5LX 01237451315 School Website
Parkham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matt Cole	Parkham Bideford Devon EX39 5PL 01237451334 School Website
Bradworthy Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Stephenson	Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7RT 01409241365 School Website
Shebbear College Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Charlie Jenkins	Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5HJ 01409282000 School Website
Marland School Foundation Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Keith Bennett	Peters Marland Torrington Devon EX38 8QQ 01805601324 School Website
Bradford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Luxford	Bradford Holemoor Holsworthy Devon EX22 7AB 1409281432 School Website
Monkleigh Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Reeves	Monkleigh Bideford Devon EX39 5JY 01805623269 School Website
Atlantic Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lynsey Slater	Bucks Cross Bideford Devon EX39 5DW 1237431969 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 13.69 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 14.56 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 14.66 Miles

Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 15.27 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 16.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Holsworthy Cars Taxis 01409 259420 4 Square Park, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7PS 3.43 Miles
Classic Carriages 01409 253603 Middle Merryfield, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7BN 5.30 Miles
Star Cars 07850 026130 3 Halsdon Ter, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8DY 6.86 Miles
Aob Cars 07813 718673 The Square Holsworthy Ex22 6Dl, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DL 7.19 Miles
Holsworthy Travel 01409 253962 Bank House/Fry St, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DY 7.25 Miles
Parker's Cars 07794 637143 Staddon Moor Cottage, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6NH 7.26 Miles
Aob Cars 07813 718673 2 Pannier Market The, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6AN 7.27 Miles
R And D Travel 01805 622707 33 Dartington Fields, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DL 7.58 Miles
Brians Taxis 01237 470533 7 Brennacott Rd, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3EZ 7.75 Miles
Torridge Taxi 01237 422632 117 Devonshire Pk, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JF 8.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Haytown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbots Bickington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stowford Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downmoor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mambury Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton St Petrock Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horrelsford Garage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colscott Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Milton Damerel Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stibbs Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton Damerel Town Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Putford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossways Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tythecott Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bradworthy Surgery 01409 241215	The New Surgery The Square Bradworthy Holsworthy,Devon EX22 7SY
Ruby Country Medical Group 01409 253692	Holsworthy Medical Centre Dobles Lane Holsworthy Devon EX22 6GH
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
Black Torrington Surgery 01409 231628	Blake House Black Torrington Beaworthy Devon EX21 5QE

Local Stores

Torrington
22 South Street
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8AA
01805 622267
Store Website
6.98 miles

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SPAR Bradworthy
Post Office
Bradworthy
Holsworthy
EX22 7SS
01409241887
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Penbode Vets Ltd
Ashleigh House The Square Bradworthy Devon EX22 7SZ 01409 241241 Bradworthy.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 4.40 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Torch Farm And Equine - Holsworthy
Unit 3C West Devon Business Units Neet Way Holsworthy Devon EX22 6ES 01409 331007 info@torchvets.com Website 6.54 miles
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Tamar Vets Ltd
The Old Community Centre North Road Holsworthy Devon EX22 6HJ 01409 254078 holsworthy@tamarvets.co.uk Website 6.77 miles
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Penbode Vets Ltd
North Road Holsworthy Devon EX22 6HB 01409 253822 holsworthy.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 7.04 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Torbridge Veterinary Centre
New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EJ 01805 622100 torrington@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 7.15 miles

Animals Treated
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Equus Vets Ltd
4 The Square Holsworthy Devon EX22 6DL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 7.17 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 8.45 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 11.20 miles

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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 13.88 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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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 14.82 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 16.10 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 16.19 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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