Welcome to Charles

Charles is a small village located in the heart of Devon, England. It is a picturesque village that is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The village is known for its quaint cottages, charming pubs, and friendly locals. Charles is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. The village is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

One of the most notable features of Charles is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and winding rivers. The village is also home to a number of nature reserves and parks, which offer visitors the chance to explore the local flora and fauna. Charles is a great place to go for a walk or a bike ride, and there are plenty of trails and paths to explore.

Charles is also a great place to experience the local culture and history of Devon. The village is home to a number of historic landmarks, including the St. John the Baptist Church, which is one of the oldest churches in the area. The village is also home to a number of museums and galleries, which showcase the rich history and culture of Devon. Visitors can learn about the local traditions and customs, as well as the history of the village and the surrounding area. Charles is a great place to immerse yourself in the local culture and history of Devon.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: 0.1°C

Feels Like: -3.2°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School Details
Brayford Academy
Academy Converter
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Head Teacher
Mr Ian Thomas
Brayford
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7QJ
01598710345
School Website
West Buckland School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-18
Head Teacher
Mr Phillip Stapleton
West Buckland
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 0SX
01598760000
School Website
Filleigh Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Stephen Mellor
Castle Hill
Filleigh
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 0RS
01598760295
School Website
North Molton Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Angela Fernyhough
Fore Street
North Molton
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3HL
1598740343
School Website
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd T/A The Libra School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:5-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Kirsty Crosby
Edgemoor Court
South Radworthy
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3LN
1598740044
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
South Molton Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Tom Parkin
North Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3BA
01769572198
School Website
South Molton United Church Of England Junior School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Kevin O'donnell
North Street
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3GN
01769572656
School Website
Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Angela Fleming
Barnstaple Hill
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 0PJ
01271830437
School Website
South Molton Community College
Foundation School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr David Lewis
Old Alswear Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 4LA
01769572129
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Umberleigh
Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB
7.44 Miles
Chapelton (Devon)
Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ
7.94 Miles
Barnstaple
Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU
8.16 Miles
Portsmouth Arms
Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB
9.40 Miles
Kings Nympton
South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU
9.93 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
A And L Taxis
01769 572169
1/Westhill/Pathfields Business Pk, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BS
4.04 Miles
South Molton Taxis Service Ltd
01769 573636
Dominick's Close/Parsonage La, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AX
4.53 Miles
M And M Taxis
01271 831331
The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF
4.77 Miles
Adriens Private Hire
01769 573513
6 Spearfield Close, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4SE
4.94 Miles
Mumms' Taxis
07773 344777
1 Longland Close, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NN
5.67 Miles
Kevs Kabs
01271 376619
8 Woolbarn Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PQ
6.94 Miles
Aloha Taxis
01271 375075
39 Fairace Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DF
7.08 Miles
John's Taxis
01271 328383
20 Jordan Clo, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DN
7.13 Miles
Pj Taxis
07732 400375
49 Coppice Gate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9PD
7.14 Miles
Happy Days Taxis
01271 324333
Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF
7.18 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Charles
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Newton Bridge
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High Bray
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Brayford
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East Buckland
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West Buckland Village
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Filleigh Old Station
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Heasley Mill
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Lower Fyldon
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Stags Head
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Old Filleigh Post Office
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Gunn
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Oakford Villas
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Heddon
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North Molton Post Office
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
South Molton Medical Centre
01769 573101
South Molton Medical Ctr
9-10 East Street
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3BZ
Litchdon Medical Centre
01271 323443
Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 9LL
Brannam Medical Centre
01271 329004
Brannam Medical Centre
Brannam Square, Kiln Lane
Barnstaple
North Devon
EX32 8GP
Queen's Medical Centre
01271 372672
Queens Medical Centre
6/7 Queen Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8HY
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Seven Brethren Bank
Sticklepath
Barnstaple
EX31 2AP
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Local Stores

Barnstaple - St Georges Road
23 St Georges Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7AU
01271 342039
shop.6983@coop.co.uk
Store Website
7.69 miles
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SPAR South Molton
SPAR
34 The Square
South Molton
EX36 3AB
01769 572929
Store Website
4.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3LH
01769 575618
south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com
4.02 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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Camelids

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Deer

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Poultry

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Market Veterinary Centre
The Surgery
2 Southley Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 4BL
01769 572176
info@marketvets.co.uk
Website
4.74 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Birds

Camelids

Cats

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Deer

Dogs

Equines

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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Horsepond Veterinary Centre
Horsepond Meadow
South Molton
Devon
EX36 4EJ
01769 572226
horsepond@torbridgegroup.co.uk
Website
4.90 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Birds

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Dogs

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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery
Pilton Bridge
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1PG
01271 342119
info@chartervets.com
Website
8.14 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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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
8.16 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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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
9.00 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
12.33 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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Eggesford Forest
A377
Chulmleigh
Lancashire
EX18 7LD
13.72 miles

Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park
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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
13.78 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
14.57 miles

Location
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Bridgetown Exton Somerset
This 7Km (4Mile) Walk Starts From The Entrance To The Exe Valley Caravan Park In Bridgetown (Grid Ref: Ss 923 332). It Takes You Along The River Exe And Then Up Over Farm Land Back To The Road. From Here You Can Either Repeat The Route Back To The Start Or Continue Looping Back Through Exton And Ending At The The Badger's Holt Pub In Bridgetown (Opened At 6Pm At The Time Of Walking).
9 Week Ln
Dulverton
Lancashire
TA22 9JL
14.66 miles

Location
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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path
Northam
14.81 miles

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