Welcome to Crockernwell

Crockernwell is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age, and there are many ancient sites and landmarks to explore in the area. One of the most notable is the Crockern Tor, a granite outcrop that was once used as a meeting place for the tinners of Dartmoor.

The village itself is small but charming, with a population of around 300 people. There is a pub, the Tom Cobley Tavern, which is famous for its traditional Devonshire cream teas and real ale. The village also has a church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 13th century and is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. There are several walking trails in the area, including the Two Moors Way, which passes through Crockernwell on its way from Dartmoor to Exmoor.

Overall, Crockernwell is a peaceful and picturesque village that is perfect for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're interested in history, hiking, or just relaxing in a traditional English pub, there is something for everyone in this charming Devonshire village.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.7°C

Wind: 12.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Robin Scott	Church Lane Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6HY 164724817 School Website
Running Deer School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Hurst	Butterdon Wood Willingstone Moretonhampstead TQ13 8PY 1647279328 School Website
Moretonhampstead Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alexandra Waterman	Betton Way Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8NA 01647440482 School Website
Tedburn St Mary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Keay	School Lane Tedburn St Mary Exeter Devon EX6 6AA 164761338 School Website
Dunsford Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Grimley	Dunsford Exeter Devon EX6 7DD 1626572971 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
Chagford Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ed Finch	Lower Street Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BZ 1647432412 School Website
Spreyton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mellor	Spreyton Crediton Devon EX17 5AJ 01647231321 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yeoford Station Approach, Yeoford, Devon, EX17 5JB 4.38 Miles

Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 6.58 Miles

Crediton Station Approach, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BY 6.84 Miles

Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 7.85 Miles

Newton St Cyres Sweetham Road, Newton St Cyres, Devon, EX5 5AP 8.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 2.12 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 3.84 Miles
South West Camper Hire 01392 811931 The Barn, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2HH 6.24 Miles
Express Cars Of Crediton 01363 777177 56 Exhibition Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1BY 7.43 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 8.15 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 9.38 Miles
Bovey Cars 01626 834163 22 Mary Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9HE 9.40 Miles
Tudor Taxis 07753 454329 252 Exwick Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2BA 9.47 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01392 427699 17 Old Bakery Cl, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2UZ 9.54 Miles
Capital Taxis 01392 433433 3 Isambard Parade, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4BX 9.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crockernwell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheriton Bishop Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pitton Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netherton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drewsteignton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hittisleigh Mill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lewdown Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ford Cross House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheriton Bishop Crooked Chimney Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hittisleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dennis Down Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watergate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifford Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossways Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Homefield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cheriton Bishop Surgery 01647 24272	The Surgery Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6JA
Moretonhampstead Health Centre 01647 440591	The Health Centre Embleford Crescent Newton Abbott Devon TQ13 8LW
Chagford Health Centre 01647 433320	The Health Centre Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BW
Pathfinder Surgery	Pathfinder Village Exeter Devon EX6 6BT
Bow Medical Practice 01363 82333	Iter Cross Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6FB

Local Stores

Moretonhampstead
Court Street
Moretonhampstead
Mortonhampstead
Devon
TQ13 8NE
01647 440253
Store Website
3.96 miles

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SPAR Chagford
46- 48 The Square
Chagford
TQ13 8AB
01647 432207
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 3.89 miles

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Moorgate Veterinary Group
31 Court Street Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8LG 01647 440441 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 3.99 miles
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Okeford Veterinary Centre - Chagford
The Old Exchange Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BZ 01647 432488 info@okefordvets.co.uk Website 4.23 miles
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Devon Equine Vets Ltd
Moorlands Whiddon Down Okehampton Devon EX20 2QL 01647 231246 info@devon-equine-vets.com Website 4.31 miles

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Moorgate Veterinary Group
Old Mines Road Christow Exeter Devon EX6 7PL 01626 833023 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 6.28 miles
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Jonathan Wood
Roysden Barnstaple Cross Crediton Devon EX17 2EP 01363 772319 hospital@jwoodvet.co.uk Website 6.44 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 1.69 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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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 6.73 miles

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Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 9.20 miles

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Haldon Forest Park
Haldon Forest Has Loads Of Walks And Cycle Trails, There’S Something For Everyone. There’S A Cafe, Cycle And Segway Hire. King'S Rd Exeter Lancashire EX6 7XR 9.30 miles

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Exeter Canal
You Can Make This Walk As Long Or Short As You Like. We Parked For Free Just Off The A379 Bridge Road Then Walked Upstream Through The Fields To The Double Locks Pub. (Which Is Very Dog Friendly) 54 Bridge Rd Exeter Lancashire EX2 7BB 11.73 miles

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 11.77 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.1°C	-14.4°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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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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