Welcome to Forda

Ford Devon is a beautiful coastal town located in the South West of England. It is situated in the county of Devon and is known for its stunning beaches, picturesque countryside, and rich history. The town is a popular tourist destination and attracts visitors from all over the world. It is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors, as there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and water sports.

One of the main attractions of Ford Devon is its beaches. The town is home to several beautiful beaches, including Bantham Beach, which is considered one of the best surfing spots in the UK. Other popular beaches in the area include Bigbury-on-Sea, Thurlestone Sands, and Hope Cove. These beaches are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing, and offer stunning views of the surrounding coastline.

In addition to its beaches, Ford Devon is also known for its rich history. The town has a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the ruins of a medieval castle and several ancient churches. Visitors can also explore the town's museums and galleries, which showcase the area's cultural heritage. Overall, Ford Devon is a wonderful place to visit for those who want to experience the beauty and history of the South West of England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Georgeham Church Of England Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Julian Thomas	Putsborough Road Georgeham Braunton Devon EX33 1JT 01271890440 School Website
Kingsacre Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Cole	Greenacre Braunton Devon EX33 1BQ 01271815485 School Website
Caen Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Page	Caen Street Braunton Devon EX33 1AD 01271812786 School Website
Woolacombe School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gail Holmes	Beach Road Woolacombe Devon EX34 7BT 1271870551 School Website
Braunton Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Fay Bowler	Barton Lane Braunton Devon EX33 2BP 01271812221 School Website
Southmead School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Plumb	Wrafton Road Braunton Devon EX33 2BU 01271812448 School Website
West Down School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Su Carey	West Down Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NF 01271863461 School Website
Instow Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Mardling	Rectory Lane Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LU 01271860545 School Website
Appledore School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Cooper	Richmond Road Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1PF 01237474365 School Website
Fremington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Fairbrother	Beechfield Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 3DD 1271373979 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 7.68 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 11.55 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 13.68 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 16.34 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 18.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ataction Private Hire 07778 606418 Cross, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1PL 0.05 Miles
Jp Taxis 07971 020020 Church Rd, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1JL 0.86 Miles
P And P Taxis 01271 812075 18 West Meadow Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1EB 1.92 Miles
Peach Taxi's 07788 726660 6 Homer Crescent, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1DT 1.99 Miles
T And T Taxis 01271 816882 59 Homer Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1DS 2.07 Miles
Saunton Taxis 07890 543 136 23 Saunton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1HD 2.42 Miles
Shoreline Taxi 07812 104034 Winsmead, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AR 2.54 Miles
Knowle Taxi Service 01271 815666 2A Manor Mill Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2LS 2.63 Miles
Braunton Taxis 07778 732107 35 South St, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2AA 2.79 Miles
Shoreline Taxis 07812 104034 51 Caen View, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1FE 2.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forda No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croyde Road Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Down End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Putsborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saunton Hotel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croyde Bay No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saunton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Georgeham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Georgeham Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Veniton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pickwell Manor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darracott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Buckland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Caen Medical Centre 01271 818030	Caen Medical Centre Caen Street Braunton Devon EX33 1LR
The Medical Centre Woolacombe 01271 870276	Beach Road Woolacombe Devon EX34 7BT
Chivenor Medical Centre	Chivenor Medical Centre Chivenor Barnstaple Devon EX31 4AZ
Fremington Medical Centre 01271 376655	11-13 Beards Road Fremington Barnstaple EX31 2PG
Northam Surgery 01237 474994	Northam Surgery Bay View Road, Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1AZ

Local Stores

Braunton
Exeter Road
Braunton
Devon
EX33 2JL
01271 812706
shop.9638@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.81 miles

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SPAR Braunton
Knowle Garage
Knowle
Braunton
EX33 2NA
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Argyll Veterinary Clinic
28 Exeter Road Braunton Devon EX33 2JL 01271 812405 braunton@argyllvets.com Website 2.86 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Vets - Mullacott Bickenbridge Farm Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NZ 01271 866770 info@chartervets.com Website 4.81 miles
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Barnstaple Veterinary Clinic (Market Vets)
Unit A Riverview Commercial Centre Riverside Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QN 01271 344 262 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 6.60 miles
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Medivet Northam (Witten Park Vets)
Heywood Road Northam Devon EX39 3QA 01237 473278 northam@medivet.co.uk Website 6.84 miles
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Torch Farm And Equine - Roundswell
Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 879516 info@torchfarmvets.com Website 6.97 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 371115 info@chartervets.com Website 6.97 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.09 miles Beach

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Baggy Point
A Circular Walk Along Both Sides Of Baggy Point And Over The Top Of The Headland, With Breathtaking Coastal, Sea And Farmland Views. The Walk Looks Out Onto Woolacombe Beach On The One Side, And Down To Croyde Beach On The Other. EX33 1PA 1.38 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 4.83 miles

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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 8.06 miles

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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 20.75 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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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 22.84 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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