Welcome to Higher Tale

Higher Tale Devon is a beautiful and picturesque village located in the heart of Devon, England. The village is known for its stunning countryside views, rolling hills, and charming thatched-roof cottages. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and meadows, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and hikers. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

One of the most popular attractions in Higher Tale Devon is the Dartmoor National Park, which is located just a short drive away from the village. The park is known for its rugged landscapes, wild ponies, and ancient stone circles. Visitors can explore the park on foot, by bike, or on horseback, and there are plenty of trails and paths to choose from. The park is also home to a number of historic sites, including the ruins of an ancient castle and a medieval monastery.

Higher Tale Devon is also known for its vibrant community spirit and friendly locals. The village hosts a number of events and festivals throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a traditional May Day celebration. Visitors can also enjoy a range of local produce, including fresh seafood, locally brewed beer, and homemade cakes and pastries. With its stunning scenery, rich history, and warm hospitality, Higher Tale Devon is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the best of rural England.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 9.5°C

Wind: 19.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Plymtree Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Postlethwaite	Plymtree Cullompton Devon EX15 2JU 01884277294 School Website
Payhembury Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Penny Hammett	Payhembury Honiton Devon EX14 3HT 0 140442031 School Website
The Wildings Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Rees-Lee	Royston Farm Talaton Exeter EX5 2RR 1392692212 School Website
Clyst Hydon Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanna Rousseau	Clyst Hydon Cullompton Devon EX15 2ND 01884277255 School Website
Feniton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Fulford	Station Road Feniton Honiton Devon EX14 3EA 01404850303 School Website
K-Hq Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ryan Swiggs	Loyalty Hall Dulford Cullompton Devon EX15 2BY 1884266182
Whimple Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs C A Shilston	Whimple Exeter Devon EX5 2TS 01404822584 School Website
Broadhembury Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Gray	Broadhembury Honiton Devon EX14 3NF 01404841304 School Website
The Kings School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Rob Gammon	Barrack Road Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1RA 01404812982 School Website
Kentisbeare Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martin O'mahony	Fore Street Cullompton Devon EX15 2AD 01884266330 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Feniton Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT 2.27 Miles

Whimple Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH 2.83 Miles

Cranbrook Burrough Fields, Cranbrook, Devon, EX5 2DY 5.71 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 6.19 Miles

Pinhoe Station Road, Pinhoe, Devon, EX1 3SE 7.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Horseshoe Taxis 01404 850800 2 Ash Cottages, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3BL 3.19 Miles
Exevalley Private Hire 01884 34322 14 Mead Cl, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1RT 4.37 Miles
Millennium Cabs 01884 35111 34 Exeter Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1ED 4.38 Miles
Cullycabs 01884 32676 29 Crow Green, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EW 4.48 Miles
Cully Cabs 07854 073611 21 Langlands Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1JE 4.82 Miles
Regency Cars 01404 549300 Unit 10 Honiton Business Park, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1BG 5.59 Miles
Cars 4 Airports Ltd 01404 549300 Unit 10/Honiton Business Pk/Ottery Moor La, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1BG 5.59 Miles
Taxis4airports 0845 230 0636 Unit 10, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1BG 5.59 Miles
Blackdown Cars 01404 892888 Liberator Way, Honiton, Devon, EX14 4XF 5.76 Miles
Millstream Taxis 01404 45825 51 Whitebridges, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2RR 5.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Higher Tale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Plymtree Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Talaton Village Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Luton Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slade Barton Cottages Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clyst Hydon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Aunk Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Normans Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colestocks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clyst Hydon Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colliton Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Cheriton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sandfords	Whimple Exeter Devon EX5 2TS
Coleridge Medical Centre 01404 814447	Coleridge Medical Centre Canaan Way Ottery St.Mary Devon EX11 1EQ
Bradninch Surgery	4 Millway Bradninch Devon EX5 4NL
Bramblehaies Surgery 01844 33536	Bramblehaies Surgery College Road Cullompton Devon EX15 1TZ
College Surgery Partnership 01884 831300	Culm Valley Integrated Ch Willand Road Cullompton Devon EX15 1FE

Local Stores

Honiton
Lace Walk
Honiton
Devon
EX14 1LR
01404 45819
Store Website
5.97 miles

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SPAR Feniton
SPAR
13 Winchester Close
Feniton
EX14 3EX
01404 851052
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mount Vets Farm And Poultry
Colliton Barton Broadhembury Honiton Devon EX14 3LJ 01404 841 011 stuart@syvs.co.uk 2.00 miles

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Poultry Health Services At Mount Vets
Colliton Bridge Broadhembury Honiton Devon EX14 3LJ 01404 841011 poultryandgamebirds@poultryhealthservices.com Website 2.00 miles

Animals Treated
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Outside of these hours your call will be diverted to the emergency Vet
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Outside of these hours your call will be diverted to the emergency Vet
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Outside of these hours your call will be diverted to the emergency Vet
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Your call will be diverted to the emergency Vet
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Outside of these hours your call will be diverted to the emergency Vet

Otter Vets
64 Mill Street Ottery St. Mary Devon EX11 1AF 01404 814322 4.26 miles
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Molecare Veterinary Services Ltd
Honiton Road Stonyford Cullompton Devon EX15 1NU 01884 836213 cullompton@molecarevetservices.com 4.36 miles

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The Vale Veterinary Group
College Road Cullompton Devon EX15 1TG 01884 32228 mattfoad@valevetgroup.com Website 4.69 miles
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Medivet Exeter Cranbrook (Cranbrook Veterinary Centre)
London Road Rockbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2ED 01404 823423 exeter.cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 4.85 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 5.56 miles

Location what3words distract.frostbite.estimated

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 8.30 miles

Location what3words glad.earlobes.thorax

Otterton Circuit
A Walk With A Great Mixture Of Landscapes And Views In South East Devon. About 5 Miles Along The Beautiful River Otter And Then Along The Coast Path And Back To Otterton For Afternoon Tea. 7 Fore St Otterton 10.15 miles Walk Past The Mill To Join The River Path.

Location what3words bump.atom.intention

Wellington Monument
Off Junc 26 Of M5, Take 1St Exit At Roundabout. Exeter To Tiverton A38 And Just Keep Going. Turning For Monument Rd On Left And Is Signposted (Signpost On Right) Oldway Road. Travel Up Steep Hill To Crossroads, Go Left At Top And Approx 100 Yrds Turn Right Into Car Park. There Is A National Trust Sign Here But It Is Easy To Miss!! Large Free Car Park. Initial Path Up To Monument Wheelchair Friendly, But Not If You Take Any Of The Marked Routes And Steps Down To One Of The Routes Are Very Steep. Bits Of Walks Could Become Muddy After Rainfall, But Not To Bad. Nice Wooded Walks And Nice Areas To Picnic! Unnamed Road Wellington TA21 9PA 10.46 miles Wellington

Location what3words drivers.future.conceals

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 10.72 miles

Location what3words list.drank.allow

Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 12.58 miles

Location what3words applauded.soft.skinny

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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