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 Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: 0.1°C

Feels Like: -1.5°C

Wind: 3.1 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
Popes Lane Surgery
Lapford
Crediton
Devon
EX17 6PU
01363 83317
4.11 miles
Animals Treated
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Camelids

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Birds

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Cats

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Deer

Dogs

Equines

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Equus Vets
Newton Lane
Zeal Monachorum
Crediton
Devon
EX17 6LL
01837 214004
info@equusvets.co.uk
Website
5.02 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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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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Cats

Dogs

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

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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.
Location
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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

Location
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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

Location
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Weather Forecast

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