Welcome to Half Moon Village

Half Moon Village is a picturesque hamlet located in the heart of Devon, England. The village is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and a tranquil atmosphere that is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is home to a small community of friendly locals who are always happy to welcome visitors and share their knowledge of the area.

One of the main attractions of Half Moon Village is its proximity to Dartmoor National Park. The park is a vast expanse of moorland, forests, and rivers that is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including wild ponies, deer, and birds of prey. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding, as well as exploring the many historic sites and landmarks that are scattered throughout the area.

Despite its rural location, Half Moon Village is well-connected to the rest of Devon and the wider UK. The village is just a short drive from the city of Exeter, which offers excellent transport links to other parts of the country. There are also regular bus services that run from the village to nearby towns and villages, making it easy for visitors to explore the local area without the need for a car. Overall, Half Moon Village is a charming and peaceful destination that is perfect for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty and rich history of Devon.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: -0.9°C

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Wind: 3.1 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School Details
Whipton Barton Junior School
Academy Converter
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Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Moretta
Whipton Barton Junior School
Hill Lane
Whipton
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3JP
1392466072
School Website
Whipton Barton Infants And Nursery School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Moretta
Whipton Barton Infant And Nursery School
Hiil Lane
Whipton
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3JP
1392467556
School Website
Vranch House School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:2-12
Head Teacher
Mrs Ian Norton
Pinhoe Road
Exeter
Devon
EX4 8AD
01392468333
School Website
Willowbrook School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Molly Marlow
Summer Lane
Beacon Heath
Exeter
Devon
EX4 8NN
01392466208
School Website
St James School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Lindsay Skinner
Summer Lane
Exeter
Devon
EX4 8NN
01392209922
School Website
St Luke's Church Of England School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Miss Kealey Sherwood
Harts Lane
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3RD
1392204600
School Website
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Cathy Blatchford
Ringswell Avenue
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3EG
01392445403
School Website
Ladysmith Infant And Nursery School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Mark Wilkinson
Ladysmith Road
Exeter
Devon
EX1 2PS
01392271596
School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Leach
South Lawn Terrace
Heavitree
Exeter
Devon
EX1 2SN
01392256669
School Website
Ladysmith Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Wilkinson
Pretoria Road
Exeter
Devon
EX1 2PT
01392255554
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Polsloe Bridge
Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8AB
0.37 Miles
Pinhoe
Station Road, Pinhoe, Devon, EX1 3SE
1.14 Miles
St James' Park
Well Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6QB
1.32 Miles
Exeter Central
Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SB
1.86 Miles
Digby And Sowton
Digby Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7AW
2.11 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Airports Direct Southwest
01392 421439
55 Whipton Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8ER
0.42 Miles
Alpha Taxis
01392 444333
50 Beacon Heath, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8QA
0.58 Miles
Derry Cars
01392 439244
12 De La Rue Way, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3DS
0.84 Miles
Exe Cars Taxis
01392 346161
2 Newcombe St Gdns, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2TP
0.85 Miles
Exeter Taxi
07787 368984
South Lawn Terrace, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2SW
0.88 Miles
Jays Cars
01392 640001
1 Emperor Way, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS
0.96 Miles
Wheelchair Taxi Services Exeter
07940 539721
42 Meadow Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5BH
1.07 Miles
Exeter Eco-Cars
01392 259880
4 Coronation Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5BZ
1.25 Miles
Jay Cars Taxi
01392 217000
69-73 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6PJ
1.38 Miles
Club Cars Exeter
01392 595959
Belgrave Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2LB
1.49 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Whipton Post Office
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Summerway
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Whipton Barton Road
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Widgery Road
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Wayside Crescent
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Ex4 Thackeray Road
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Hill Barton Road
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Old Beacon Lane Post Office
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Old Pinhoe Road Post Office
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Thornpark Rise
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Beacon Heath
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Hamlin Lane
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Old Chard Road Post Office
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Pellinore Road
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Bramley Avenue
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Whipton Surgery
10 Whipton Village Road
Whipton
Exeter
Devon
EX4 8AR
Whipton Surgery
01392 462770
The Whipton Surgery
378 Pinhoe Road
Exeter
Devon
EX4 8EG
Hill Barton Surgery
01392 444242
Hill Barton Surgery
1 Lower Hill Barton Road
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3EN
Heavitree Practice
01392 222099
Heavitree Health Centre
South Lawn Terrace
Heavitree, Exeter
Devon
EX1 2RX
South Lawn Medical Practice
01392 281101
South Lawn Med Practice
Heavitree Health Ctr
South Lawn Tce
Exeter, Devon
EX1 2RX
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Local Stores

Heavitree
61-63 Fore Street
Heavitree
Exeter
Devon
EX1 2RJ
01392 276055
Store Website
0.94 miles
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SPAR Whipton
54 Whipton Village Road
Whipton
Exeter
EX4 8AN
01392 467393
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
46 Whipton Village Road
Whipton
Exeter
Devon
EX4 8AW
01392 465553
whipton@cityvets.co.uk
Website
0.05 miles
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Ark Vets - Pinhoe
3 Sandpiper Court
Harrington Lane
Exeter
Devon
EX4 8NS
01392 469770
info@arkvets-exeter.co.uk
Website
0.73 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Medivet Polsloe
25 Park Road
Mount Pleasant
Exeter
Devon
EX1 2HS
01392 436006
polsloe@medivet.co.uk
Website
0.91 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
Rosary House
27 Fore Street
Heavitree
Exeter
Devon
EX1 2QJ
01392 250066
heavitree@cityvets.co.uk
Website
1.00 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Beaumont Veterinary Centre
31 Main Road
Pinhoe
Exeter
Devon
EX4 9EY
01392 460300
admin@beaumont-vets.co.uk
Website
1.17 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Vets4pets Exeter
Inside Pets At Home
Rydon Lane Retail Park
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7HX
01392 266 860
exeter@companioncare.co.uk
Website
1.56 miles
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Open at weekends

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Client car park

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An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care.
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An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care
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An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care
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An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care
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An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care
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An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care.
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Local Dog Walks

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
2.55 miles

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Brampford Speke
Turn Left At Post Office In Stoke Canon And Go Over The Train Tracks. Free Parking. Follow Footpath Through The Fields, Past The Stream And Over Several Gates And Bridges. You Can Either Divert And Have A Drink In The Pub (Check Pub Times) Or Continue On The Footpath, Past The Old Train Stop And Follow The Signs For The Footpath. You Will Continue Through Open Fields, Past Another Stream And Through A Farm. You Will Finally Come To The Road, Turn Right And Follow It Until You Reach Your Car,
Green Ln
Lancashire
2.82 miles

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Killerton House
A National Trust House.
Beare Ln
Exeter
Lancashire
EX5 3LB
4.44 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
6.75 miles

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Mamhead Walk
Forest Walk - Long Or Short
Mamhead
7.92 miles

Lots Of Parking In Lots Of Places
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Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade
Lancashire
8.76 miles

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