Welcome to Gammaton

Gammaton Devon is a small village located in the South West of England. It is situated in the county of Devon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of around 500 people, who are known for their friendly and welcoming nature. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Gammaton Devon is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The area is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and badgers. The village is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many trails and paths that wind through the countryside.

Despite its small size, Gammaton Devon has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village shop. The community also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and visitors are always made to feel at home.

Local Schools

School	Details
East The Water Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Buckeridge	Mines Road Bideford Devon EX39 4BZ 01237475178 School Website
West Croft School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlene Marston	Coronation Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DE 01237473548 School Website
Bideford College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Claire Ankers	Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AR 01237477611 School Website
Kingsley School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Pavis	Northdown Road Bideford Devon EX39 3LY 01237426200 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Naomi Tottle	Chanters Road Bideford Devon EX39 2QN 01237477288 School Website
St Helen's Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Northcott	Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP 1237475276 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Malyn	Seaview Road Morwenna Park Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1EL 01237473569 School Website
St Georges Church Of England Va Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Philip Lewis	Jackets Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1HT 01237477262 School Website
Monkleigh Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Reeves	Monkleigh Bideford Devon EX39 5JY 01805623269 School Website
Appledore School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Cooper	Richmond Road Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1PF 01237474365 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 7.54 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 7.62 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 9.43 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 10.92 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 13.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Checkered Cabs 07790 926770 14 Goaman Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4HB 0.40 Miles
Alpha Cars 01237 475949 11 Clifton St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4ET 0.43 Miles
Torridge Taxi 01237 422632 117 Devonshire Pk, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JF 0.55 Miles
Mr And Mrs Taxis 01237 424294 19 Karen Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PQ 0.58 Miles
Scott's Taxis 01237 421487 21 Heathfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BU 0.58 Miles
Quay Cars 01237 474747 2 Queen Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JG 0.85 Miles
Barry's Taxis 01237 472724 1 Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LP 1.10 Miles
Planit X Carz 01237 700441 18 Harlseywood, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FB 1.19 Miles
Brians Taxis 01237 470533 7 Brennacott Rd, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3EZ 1.25 Miles
Kirkham Cars 01237 422889 Glentorr Place/Glenfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2LU 1.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sentry Corner Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gammaton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forde Rise Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Devonshire Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadlands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yeo Vale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clarence Wharf Car Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Municipal Building Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Salterns Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westcroft Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ethelwynne Brown Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wooda Surgery 01237 471071	The Wooda Surgery Clarence Wharf Barnstaple Street Bideford, Devon EX39 4AU
Bideford Medical Centre 01237 476363	Bideford Medical Centre Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AF
Northam Surgery 01237 474994	Northam Surgery Bay View Road, Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1AZ
Torrington Health Centre 01805 622247	Torrington Health Centre New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EL
Castle Gardens Surgery 07805 623222	Castle Gardens Surgery Castle Hill Gardens Torrington Devon EX38 8EU

Local Stores

Bideford
62-63 Mill Street
Town Centre
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2JT
01237 472079
shop.9639@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.83 miles

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SPAR Barton Tors
76 - 77 Barton Tors
Bideford
EX39 4HA
01237 472977
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet East-The-Water (Witten Park Vets)
Unit 2B Alverdiscott Road Industrial Estate Bideford Devon EX39 4LQ 01237 422657 East.the.Water@medivet.co.uk Website 0.67 miles
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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Caddsdown Industrial Park Clovelly Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DX 01237 472075 torbridge@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 1.54 miles
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Medivet Northam (Witten Park Vets)
Heywood Road Northam Devon EX39 3QA 01237 473278 northam@medivet.co.uk Website 1.84 miles
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Torbridge Veterinary Centre
New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EJ 01805 622100 torrington@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 4.52 miles

Animals Treated
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Hatchmoor Veterinary Practice
7 Devon Units Hatchmoor Industrial Estate Torrington Devon EX38 7HP 01805 624431 vets@hatchmoorvets.co.uk Website 4.77 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 6.09 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.45 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 3.71 miles

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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 7.57 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 9.13 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

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 14.75 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 15.95 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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