Welcome to Heddon

Heddon Devon is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Teign 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 Heddon Devon is the River Teign. The river is a popular spot for fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Visitors can also take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to several historic buildings, including the St. James Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Despite its small size, Heddon Devon has a strong sense of community. The village hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. There are also several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village shop. Overall, Heddon Devon is a charming village that offers visitors a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Devon countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Parracombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Parracombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 4QJ 01598763338 School Website
Kentisbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NG 01271883263 School Website
Lynton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Market Street Lynton Devon EX35 6AF 01598753309 School Website
Combe Martin Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dee Seddon	Hangman Path Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0DF 1271883226 School Website
Berrynarbor Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Carey	Berrynarbor Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9SE 01271883493
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lyn Brimson	Station Road Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4SB 1598710337 School Website
Shirwell Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Allen	School Lane Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JT 01271850295 School Website
The Ilfracombe Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Rogers	Worth Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9JB 01271863427 School Website
Ilfracombe Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jody Le Bredonchel	Princess Avenue Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9LW 01271863463 School Website
Brayford Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QJ 01598710345 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 11.41 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 14.58 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 15.35 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 18.05 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 19.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Moorland Private Hire 07968 864176 Woolhanger Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RF 3.09 Miles
Lyn Valley Taxi 01598 753800 4 Park Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BY 3.90 Miles
Marks Minibus Travel 01271 883711 South Dene, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0JN 4.29 Miles
Carols 01598 753501 26 Watersmeet Rd, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6EP 4.39 Miles
Ace Taxis 01271 866688 36 Willow Cl, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RP 7.83 Miles
Allports Airport Shuttle 01271 866688 36 Willow Cl, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RP 7.83 Miles
Seaview Taxis 01271 855877 1 The Mews/Hillsborough Ter, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9NR 8.18 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01271 855591 17 Shaftesbury Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9LB 8.37 Miles
D J's Taxi's 01271 866934 5 Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9LW 8.49 Miles
A Taxi 01271 865321 113 Fern Way, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JS 8.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hunters Inn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Martinhoe Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Martinhoe Manor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woody Bay Hotel Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Middletown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woody Bay Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holdstone Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parracombe Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Town Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lee Abbey Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caffyns Barbrook Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackmoor Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Easterclose Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kentisbury Town Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Porthill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lynton Health Centre 01598 753226	The Health Centre Burvill Street Lynton Devon EX35 6HA
Combe Martin	Castle Street Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0JA
Combe Coastal Practice 01271 863119	Combe Coastal Practice St Brannocks Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8EG
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

Combe Martin
Castle Street
Combe Martin
Devon
EX34 0JE
01271 882791
Store Website
4.29 miles

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SPAR Churchill Close
1 Churchill Close
Barnstaple
EX32 7HJ
01271 328184
Store Website
10.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Vets - Mullacott Bickenbridge Farm Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NZ 01271 866770 info@chartervets.com Website 9.48 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 10.75 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 11.31 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 11.40 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 12.58 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
28 Exeter Road Braunton Devon EX33 2JL 01271 812405 braunton@argyllvets.com Website 12.66 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 14.73 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 14.91 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

Dunkery Beacons
Beautiful Place To Walk. Takes You To The Highest Point In Exmoor National Park. Lots Of Moorland, Woodlands, Rivers And Patched Walks In Many Different Directions. The Views At The Top Are Stunning. There Is Livestock And Wildlife Around So It Is Best To Keep Your Dog On A Lead If They Will Chase Them. Unnamed Road Minehead Lancashire TA24 7AT 15.22 miles

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Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Is The Highest Point On Exmoor. It's Well Pathed From A Number Of Side Of The Road Car Parit's A Remote, High Area, And Needs Good Footwear And Energetic Dogs. Be Prepared For The Weather To Change And It Be Colder Than You May Be Used To, Even In Summer. You'll Need Water For Both Yourself And The Dogs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 15.90 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 16.49 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 18.31 miles

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