Welcome to High Bray

High Bray is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the southern edge of Exmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque thatched cottages, historic church, and stunning views of the surrounding hills. High Bray is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside.

The village of High Bray has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was once home to a castle, which was destroyed during the English Civil War. Today, visitors can still see the remains of the castle, which are located on a hill overlooking the village. High Bray is also home to St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and historic architecture.

High Bray is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by miles of hiking trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can also enjoy fishing in the nearby rivers and streams, or take a leisurely bike ride through the village. High Bray is a peaceful and relaxing destination, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4.6°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Orchard Vale Community School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Pearce	Westacott Road Whiddon Valley Barnstaple Devon EX32 8QY 01271375074 School Website
The Lampard Community School Foundation Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Harvey	St John's Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 9DD 01271345416 School Website
Eden Park Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Blunt	Eden Park Academy Forches Avenue Barnstaple Devon EX32 8EF 1271343214 School Website
Landkey Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Georgie Gratton	Bakery Way Landkey Barnstaple Devon EX32 0LJ 1271830421 School Website
Newport Community School Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Kies	Landkey Road Newport Barnstaple Devon EX32 9BW 01271376252 School Website
Our Ladys Catholic Primary School Barnstaple Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rob Meech	Chanters Hill Barnstaple Devon EX32 8DN 01271345164 School Website
The Park Community School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Craig Tamlyn	Park Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 9AX 1271373131 School Website
Goodleigh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Grant	Goodleigh Barnstaple Devon EX32 7LU 01271342977 School Website
Ashleigh Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Antonia Lavictoire	Bevan Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 8LJ 1271345149 School Website
Yeo Valley Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bishop	Derby Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 7HB 1392304040

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 1.78 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 4.01 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 5.47 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 8.45 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 10.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kevs Kabs 01271 376619 8 Woolbarn Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PQ 0.59 Miles
Aloha Taxis 01271 375075 39 Fairace Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DF 0.69 Miles
John's Taxis 01271 328383 20 Jordan Clo, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DN 0.73 Miles
Pj Taxis 07732 400375 49 Coppice Gate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9PD 0.75 Miles
Happy Days Taxis 01271 324333 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF 0.86 Miles
Daves Taxi 07733 447978 Taw Mill Business Park/Howard Av, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QA 0.93 Miles
Barum Chauffeur Drive 07970 028169 23 Hillcrest Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9EP 1.02 Miles
Triple A Taxis 01271 322955 18 Hughes Av, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LN 1.04 Miles
24-7 Taxis 07900 888652 18 Hughes Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LN 1.04 Miles
Angel Carz 07779 756521 35 Gorwell Rd, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HS 1.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Westacott Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westacott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount View Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Rose Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Sowden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Landkey Town Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forches Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Blakeshill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rumsam Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walton Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clarence Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goodleigh Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newport Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Litchdon Medical Centre 01271 323443	Litchdon Medical Centre Landkey Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9LL
Brannam Medical Centre 01271 329004	Brannam Medical Centre Brannam Square, Kiln Lane Barnstaple North Devon EX32 8GP
Queen's Medical Centre 01271 372672	Queens Medical Centre 6/7 Queen Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 8HY
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP

Local Stores

Barnstaple - St Georges Road
23 St Georges Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7AU
01271 342039
shop.6983@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.60 miles

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SPAR Whiddon Valley
5-6 Coppice Close
Westacott Road
Barnstaple
EX32 7RG
01271 267072
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 1.78 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 1.99 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 2.76 miles
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 2.96 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 3.14 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Torch Farm And Equine - Roundswell
Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 879516 info@torchfarmvets.com Website 3.14 miles
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Animals Treated
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24 Hour Emergency Service
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24 Hour Emergency Service
Wed	08:30	18:00
24 Hour Emergency Service
Thu	08:30	18:00
24 Hour Emergency Service
Fri	08:30	18:00
24 Hour Emergency Service
Sat	09:00	16:00
24 Hour Emergency Service
Sun	closed	closed
24 Hour Emergency Service

Local Dog Walks

Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 8.41 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 8.71 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 9.37 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 10.70 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 12.78 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 14.92 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-14.4°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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