Welcome to Guineaford

Guineaford is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Torridge and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Guineaford is the historic St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a must-see for anyone visiting Guineaford.

Another popular attraction in Guineaford is the nearby Tarka Trail. The trail is a 180-mile long route that follows the path of the River Torridge and is popular with walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. The trail passes through some of the most beautiful countryside in Devon and offers stunning views of the river and surrounding landscape. Visitors can also stop off at one of the many pubs and cafes along the way to enjoy a bite to eat or a refreshing drink.

Local Schools

School	Details
Southmead School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Plumb	Wrafton Road Braunton Devon EX33 2BU 01271812448 School Website
Marwood School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alun Dobson	Whiddon Muddiford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4HF 01271850395 School Website
Braunton Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Fay Bowler	Barton Lane Braunton Devon EX33 2BP 01271812221 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
Kingsacre Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Cole	Greenacre Braunton Devon EX33 1BQ 01271815485 School Website
West Down School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Su Carey	West Down Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NF 01271863461 School Website
Pilton Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Graham Hill	Chaddiford Lane Barnstaple Devon EX31 1RB 01271374381 School Website
Pilton Bluecoat Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Abbey Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU 01271345952 School Website
Pathfield School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Miss Stuart Allman	Abbey Road Pilton Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU 01271342423 School Website
Pilton Infants School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs John Mortimer	Abbey Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU 01271342579 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 3.80 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 8.22 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 10.19 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 13.08 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 15.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Knowle Taxi Service 01271 815666 2A Manor Mill Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2LS 1.80 Miles
Braunton Taxis 07778 732107 35 South St, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2AA 2.20 Miles
Shoreline Taxi 07812 104034 Winsmead, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AR 2.25 Miles
Trevor's Taxis 01271 815353 19 Barn Park Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DR 2.27 Miles
Shoreline Taxis 07812 104034 51 Caen View, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1FE 2.38 Miles
Saunton Taxis 07890 543 136 23 Saunton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1HD 2.52 Miles
Peach Taxi's 07788 726660 6 Homer Crescent, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1DT 2.71 Miles
T And T Taxis 01271 816882 59 Homer Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1DS 2.72 Miles
Alpha Taxis 07787 242417 75 Windsor Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4AG 2.83 Miles
P And P Taxis 01271 812075 18 West Meadow Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1EB 2.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chivenor Medical Centre	Chivenor Medical Centre Chivenor Barnstaple Devon EX31 4AZ
Caen Medical Centre 01271 818030	Caen Medical Centre Caen Street Braunton Devon EX33 1LR
Fremington Medical Centre 01271 376655	11-13 Beards Road Fremington Barnstaple EX31 2PG
Queen's Medical Centre 01271 372672	Queens Medical Centre 6/7 Queen Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 8HY
Brannam Medical Centre 01271 329004	Brannam Medical Centre Brannam Square, Kiln Lane Barnstaple North Devon EX32 8GP

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Argyll Veterinary Clinic
28 Exeter Road Braunton Devon EX33 2JL 01271 812405 braunton@argyllvets.com Website 2.11 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 2.75 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery Pilton Bridge Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG 01271 342119 info@chartervets.com Website 3.24 miles
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Barnstaple Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Barnstaple Retail Park Station Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AU 01271 335 520 barnstaple@vets4pets.com Website 3.80 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 3.81 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 3.81 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 4.79 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 5.78 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 5.86 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 8.07 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 17.52 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 19.78 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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