Welcome to Dolton

Dolton is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Torridge 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. Edmund's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The village is also known for its annual Dolton Carnival, which takes place in August and attracts visitors from all over the region.

Despite its small size, Dolton has a thriving community with a range of amenities and services. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub, The Rams Head, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. There are also several shops and businesses in the village, including a convenience store, a hair salon, and a garage. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services to nearby towns and cities.

Dolton is surrounded by stunning countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is located on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park, which offers miles of walking and cycling trails, as well as opportunities for fishing, horse riding, and wildlife spotting. The River Torridge is also a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several golf courses in the area. Overall, Dolton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 9.4°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dolton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Drew	The Square Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8QF 1805804315 School Website
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ian Thomas	Beaford Winkleigh Devon EX19 8LJ 1805603263 School Website
The Clinton Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Drew	Merton Okehampton Devon EX20 3EQ 1805603357 School Website
Acorn School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Ms Zoey Shelley	Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 3301358201 School Website
Winkleigh Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Fenemore	Farmer Frank's Lane Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JQ 0 183783354 School Website
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alan Monger	South Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JB 01837810248 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
Marland School Foundation Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Keith Bennett	Peters Marland Torrington Devon EX38 8QQ 01805601324 School Website
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Angela Fleming	Borough Road Torrington Devon EX38 7NU 01805622333 School Website
Great Torrington School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Andrew Bloodworth	Calvesford Road Torrington Devon EX38 7DJ 01805623531 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 5.37 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 6.34 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 6.69 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 7.58 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 8.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chulmleigh And Witheridge Taxi 07922 131473 Simmons Farm &Amp; Holidays, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9NU 6.32 Miles
R And D Travel 01805 622707 33 Dartington Fields, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DL 6.38 Miles
Star Cars 07850 026130 3 Halsdon Ter, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8DY 6.57 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 7.75 Miles
Fair Oak Campers 01805 624246 Fair Oak Farm, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HD 8.20 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 8.54 Miles
Value Taxi 01271 327777 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 9.84 Miles
Value Cars 01271 327777 Woodland View, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 9.84 Miles
Value Cars 01271 377771 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 9.84 Miles
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 10.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rectory Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dolton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Halsdon Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langham Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dowland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upcott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beaford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roborough Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merton Mill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huish Old Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Iddesleigh Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riddlecombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cottwood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riddiford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Winkleigh Surgery 01769 580269	15 Southerhay Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JH
Hatherleigh Medical Centre	Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton EX20 3HZ
Old Stable Surgery 01769 560111	High Street High Bickington Devon EX37 9AX
Castle Gardens Surgery 07805 623222	Castle Gardens Surgery Castle Hill Gardens Torrington Devon EX38 8EU
Torrington Health Centre 01805 622247	Torrington Health Centre New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EL

Local Stores

Hatherleigh
24 Bridge Street
Hatherleigh
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 3HY
01837 810249
Store Website
5.24 miles

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SPAR Church Street
Church Street
Dolton
Winkleigh
EX19 8QE
01805 804205
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Ridge Veterinary Practice Winkleigh
Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 01837 83240 lab@westridgevets.co.uk Website 3.88 miles

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Equus Vets
Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 5.34 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group Limited
The Bridge Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 5.34 miles

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Hatchmoor Veterinary Practice
7 Devon Units Hatchmoor Industrial Estate Torrington Devon EX38 7HP 01805 624431 vets@hatchmoorvets.co.uk Website 6.09 miles
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Torbridge Veterinary Centre
New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EJ 01805 622100 torrington@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 6.43 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 82327 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 8.51 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 5.30 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 5.60 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 7.51 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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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 11.21 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 14.15 miles

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 17.41 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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