Welcome to Chittlehampton

Chittlehampton is a small village located in the North Devon district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the River Taw and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century and is home to several historic buildings, including the St. Hieritha's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The village is also known for its traditional thatched cottages, which add to its charm and character.

Chittlehampton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is also home to several local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional Devonshire cuisine and locally brewed ale.

Despite its small size, Chittlehampton has a strong sense of community, with several local events and festivals taking place throughout the year. The village is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a garage. Overall, Chittlehampton is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into traditional English village life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Umberleigh Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Dorridge Hill Umberleigh Devon EX37 9AD 01769540362 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
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
High Bickington Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	High Bickington Umberleigh Devon EX37 9AY 1769560324 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
Landkey Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Georgie Gratton	Bakery Way Landkey Barnstaple Devon EX32 0LJ 1271830421 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
Kings Nympton Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Fenemore	Kings Nympton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9SP 01769580512 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 1.96 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 3.42 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 3.99 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 5.45 Miles

Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 6.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chulmleigh And Witheridge Taxi 07922 131473 Simmons Farm &Amp; Holidays, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9NU 3.24 Miles
Value Taxi 01271 327777 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 4.57 Miles
Value Cars 01271 377771 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 4.57 Miles
Value Cars 01271 327777 Woodland View, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 4.57 Miles
A And L Taxis 01769 572169 1/Westhill/Pathfields Business Pk, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BS 4.66 Miles
South Molton Taxis Service Ltd 01769 573636 Dominick's Close/Parsonage La, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AX 4.85 Miles
M And M Taxis 01271 831331 The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF 5.09 Miles
Adriens Private Hire 01769 573513 6 Spearfield Close, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4SE 5.15 Miles
Cars Of Distinction - Contract Hire And Leasing 0845 170 3070 31 Mount Pleasant, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AQ 5.40 Miles
Aloha Taxis 01271 375075 39 Fairace Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DF 5.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chittlehampton Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Deptford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hudscott Manor Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Stowford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Travellers Rest Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parsonage Farm Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Umberleigh Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heddon Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Filleigh Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Braybridge Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clapworthy Mill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bydown Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Umberleigh Barton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meethegate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stags Head Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Old Stable Surgery 01769 560111	High Street High Bickington Devon EX37 9AX
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
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP

Local Stores

Barnstaple - St Georges Road
23 St Georges Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7AU
01271 342039
shop.6983@coop.co.uk
Store Website
6.83 miles

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SPAR South Molton
SPAR
34 The Square
South Molton
EX36 3AB
01769 572929
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Torbridge Veterinary Group
Horsepond Veterinary Centre Horsepond Meadow South Molton Devon EX36 4EJ 01769 572226 horsepond@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 4.72 miles
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Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 4.83 miles
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Market Veterinary Centre
The Surgery 2 Southley Road South Molton Devon EX36 4BL 01769 572176 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 4.84 miles
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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 6.65 miles
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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 7.15 miles
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 7.20 miles
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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 7.81 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 9.78 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 10.88 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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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 11.03 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 12.14 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 14.11 miles Beach

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