Welcome to Cheriton Cross

Cheriton Cross is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on the A30 road, which connects London to Penzance. Cheriton Cross is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the natural beauty of Devon. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its friendly community.

One of the main attractions of Cheriton Cross is the nearby Dartmoor National Park. The park is home to stunning landscapes, including moorland, forests, and rivers. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including wild ponies, deer, and birds of prey. For those who prefer a more relaxed pace, there are plenty of picturesque villages and towns to explore in the surrounding area.

Cheriton Cross is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. Mary's, dates back to the 13th century and is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. The nearby Castle Drogo is another popular attraction, with its impressive castle and gardens. The castle was built in the early 20th century and is now owned by the National Trust. Overall, Cheriton Cross is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in Devon, with plenty of natural beauty and historic landmarks to explore.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Boasley Cross Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janine Cook	Bratton Clovelly Okehampton Devon EX20 4JH 1837871362 School Website
Bridestowe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Hill	Bridestowe Okehampton Devon EX20 4EL 1837861361 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
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
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
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
Lydford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Hill	School Road Lydford Okehampton Devon EX20 4AU 1822820264 School Website
Halwill Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ruhaina Alford	Dreybury Lane Halwill Beaworthy Devon EX21 5XU 01409221476 School Website
Lew Trenchard Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Hussey	Lewdown Okehampton Devon EX20 4DP 1566783273 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 3.81 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 14.47 Miles

Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 14.93 Miles

Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 15.25 Miles

Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 15.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Nigels Taxi Cab 01837 52010 70 Moyses Meadow, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JY 3.33 Miles
Oak's Taxis 01837 55025 2 Domehayes Ter, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JN 3.48 Miles
Okehampton Taxis 01837 53555 Market St, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN 3.50 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01837 53054 24 North Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AR 3.63 Miles
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 3.74 Miles
Eds Taxis 01837 318407 10 Row Tor Close, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1TE 4.29 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 7.71 Miles
Tavicab Xl 07525 730003 2 Bal La, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PD 9.23 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 9.62 Miles
T C Taxi 07814 241656 High View, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0HR 9.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thorndon Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southcott Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorndon Barton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sourton Down Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boasley Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meldon Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Place Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Down Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winnard Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trescote Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bogtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durdon Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridestowe Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lake Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Cross 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
Hatherleigh Medical Centre	Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton EX20 3HZ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Okehampton
SPAR
Exeter Road
Okehampton
EX20 1QQ
01837 658812
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Okeford Veterinary Centre - Okehampton
The Veterinary Clinic School Way Okehampton Devon EX20 1EU 01837 52148 rosie@okefordvets.co.uk Website 3.62 miles
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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 4.53 miles
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Equus Vets
Cranmere Road Exeter Road Industrial Estate Okehampton Devon EX20 1UE 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 4.53 miles

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Equus Vets
Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 6.38 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group Limited
The Bridge Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 6.38 miles

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Equus Vets
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 9.47 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 11.34 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 13.44 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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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 14.48 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 14.53 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Cadover Bridge And The Dewerstone
This Is A Nice Rewarding Walk. However It Does Have Steep Hills And Does Take Around 2 To 3 Hours To Complete. However You Could Adapt The Walk To Make It Smaller. Cadover Bridge Plymouth Lancashire PL7 5EH 18.39 miles

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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 18.64 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°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

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	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

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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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