Welcome to Copplestone

Copplestone is a small village located in the heart of Devon, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Yeo and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. Today, Copplestone is a thriving community with a population of around 1,000 people.

One of the main attractions of Copplestone is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside. The River Yeo runs through the village, providing a tranquil setting for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. There are also several walking and cycling trails in the area, offering visitors the chance to explore the stunning Devon countryside.

Despite its small size, Copplestone has a vibrant community with plenty of amenities and activities for residents and visitors alike. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and several shops and pubs. There are also several community events held throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. Overall, Copplestone is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English village life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Copplestone Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mellor	Bewsley Hill Copplestone Crediton Devon EX17 5NX 0 136384265 School Website
Yeoford Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Robin Scott	Station Road Yeoford Crediton Devon EX17 5HZ 136384234 School Website
Morchard Bishop Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Butler	Church Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6PJ 1363877328 School Website
Bow Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Wilmott	Station Road Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6HU 0 136382319 School Website
Landscore Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Debbie Main	Threshers Crediton Devon EX17 3JH 01363772018 School Website
Sandford School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Ed Nichols	Sandford Crediton Devon EX17 4NE 01363772256 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paula Smith	Western Road Crediton Devon EX17 3LU 01363773401 School Website
Lapford Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Johnson	Eastington Road Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6QE 0 136383292 School Website
Haywards Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andy Smith	East Street Crediton Devon EX17 3AX 01363772970 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
Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 0.18 Miles

Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 1.90 Miles

Yeoford Station Approach, Yeoford, Devon, EX17 5JB 2.51 Miles

Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 4.55 Miles

Crediton Station Approach, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BY 4.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Express Cars Of Crediton 01363 777177 56 Exhibition Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1BY 4.66 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 6.63 Miles
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 7.42 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 7.89 Miles
South West Camper Hire 01392 811931 The Barn, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2HH 8.04 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 8.65 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01392 427699 17 Old Bakery Cl, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2UZ 10.35 Miles
Tudor Taxis 07753 454329 252 Exwick Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2BA 10.41 Miles
Spillers Chauffeur Hire Co 01392 433560 Lodge Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4AB 10.48 Miles
Capital Taxis 01392 433433 3 Isambard Parade, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4BX 10.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Copplestone Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Elston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chaffcombe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coleford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knowle No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandford Gays No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Buildings No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colebrooke No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morchard Road Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Down St Mary No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Landsend No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oldborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnstaple Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yeoford Meadows No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bow Medical Practice 01363 82333	Iter Cross Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6FB
The Surgery Morchard Bishop	Chulmleigh Road Morchard Bishop Devon EX17 6NZ
Redlands Primary Care 03333 442988	Newcombes Crediton Devon EX17 2AR
Redlands Primary Care - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Joseph Locke Way Crediton EX17 3FD
Cheriton Bishop Surgery 01647 24272	The Surgery Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6JA

Local Stores

Bow - Burston Cross Road
Burston Cross
Burston Road
Crediton
Devon
EX17 6LA
01363 82986
Store Website
3.55 miles

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SPAR Lapford Cross
Lapford Cross
Crediton
EX17 6QT
01363 83847
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Jonathan Wood
Roysden Barnstaple Cross Crediton Devon EX17 2EP 01363 772319 hospital@jwoodvet.co.uk Website 2.38 miles
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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
Popes Lane Surgery Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6PU 01363 83317 4.11 miles

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St Boniface Veterinary Clinic
Exeter Road Crediton Devon EX17 3BN 01363 772 860 info@stbonifacevets.co.uk Website 4.87 miles
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Equus Vets
Newton Lane Zeal Monachorum Crediton Devon EX17 6LL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 5.02 miles

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St Boniface Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Rooms Rear Tedburn St Mary Village Hall Tedburn St Mary Tedburn Exeter Devon EX6 6DZ 01363 772860 info@stbonifacevets.co.uk Website 5.94 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 82327 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 6.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 6.95 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 8.13 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 8.31 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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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 9.35 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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Brampford Speke
Turn Left At Post Office In Stoke Canon And Go Over The Train Tracks. Free Parking. Follow Footpath Through The Fields, Past The Stream And Over Several Gates And Bridges. You Can Either Divert And Have A Drink In The Pub (Check Pub Times) Or Continue On The Footpath, Past The Old Train Stop And Follow The Signs For The Footpath. You Will Continue Through Open Fields, Past Another Stream And Through A Farm. You Will Finally Come To The Road, Turn Right And Follow It Until You Reach Your Car, Green Ln Lancashire 10.76 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 12.44 miles

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