Welcome to Hiscott

Hiscott is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the North Devon district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Hiscott is a close-knit community, and the locals are friendly and welcoming to visitors.

One of the main attractions of Hiscott is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside. There are many walking trails in the area, which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and badgers. Birdwatchers will be delighted to know that Hiscott is a great place to spot a variety of birds, including buzzards, kestrels, and owls.

Despite its small size, Hiscott has a rich history. The village has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, and there are many ancient monuments and landmarks in the area. One of the most notable is the Hiscott Longstone, a standing stone that dates back to the Neolithic period. The village also has a beautiful church, St. Mary's, which was built in the 13th century. The church is a popular destination for visitors, and its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows are a testament to the village's rich history.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.2°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Horwood And Newton Tracey Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Lovacott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PU 01271858373 School Website
Holywell Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robinne Lowrey	Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3HZ 1271345908 School Website
Bishops Tawton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Smallwood	School Lane Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AE 01271343002 School Website
On Track Education Barnstaple Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Roberts	Narita House Fishleigh Rd, Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD 1271372269 School Website
The Shoreline Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Russell Clarke	Fishleigh Road Roundswell Devon EX31 3UD 1271386333 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
Roundswell Community Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Kate Fairbrother	Roundswell School, Claypits Road Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3WJ 1271445111 School Website
Petroc Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Sean Mackney	Old Sticklepath Hill Barnstaple Devon EX31 2BQ 1271345291 School Website
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Warner	Woodville Estate Barnstaple Devon EX31 2HH 1271342455 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 2.09 Miles

Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 4.03 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 4.11 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 6.39 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 9.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Value Taxi 01271 327777 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 1.63 Miles
Value Cars 01271 327777 Woodland View, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 1.63 Miles
Value Cars 01271 377771 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 1.63 Miles
Cars Of Distinction - Contract Hire And Leasing 0845 170 3070 31 Mount Pleasant, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AQ 2.88 Miles
J B Cabs 01271 268144 8C The Anex, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2DN 3.67 Miles
Barum Chauffeur Drive 07970 028169 23 Hillcrest Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9EP 3.72 Miles
Fair Oak Campers 01805 624246 Fair Oak Farm, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HD 3.82 Miles
Pj Taxis 07732 400375 49 Coppice Gate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9PD 3.93 Miles
Triple A Taxis 01271 322955 18 Hughes Av, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LN 3.93 Miles
24-7 Taxis 07900 888652 18 Hughes Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LN 3.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Harracott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Tracey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alverdiscott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Week Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Yarnscombe Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lovacott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alversdiscott Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapelton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westacombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tawstock Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Herner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fishleigh Rock Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Square 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
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
Brannam Medical Centre 01271 329004	Brannam Medical Centre Brannam Square, Kiln Lane Barnstaple North Devon EX32 8GP
Fremington Medical Centre 01271 376655	11-13 Beards Road Fremington Barnstaple EX31 2PG

Local Stores

BSTF Fremington
2 Higher Road
Fremington
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3BG
01271 326666
Store Website
4.49 miles

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SPAR Newport Road
18
Newport Road
Barnstaple
EX32 9BG
01271 375581
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 3.42 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	15:00
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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 3.46 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	09:30	10:30

Torch Farm And Equine - Roundswell
Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 879516 info@torchfarmvets.com Website 3.46 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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24 Hour Emergency Service
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24 Hour Emergency Service
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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

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 4.03 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 4.71 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	10:00	16:00

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery Pilton Bridge Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG 01271 342119 info@chartervets.com Website 4.79 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	16:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

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 5.54 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 6.88 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 9.56 miles Beach

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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 10.76 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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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 11.19 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 12.88 miles There Is A Little Bit Of Parking At The Entrance On Bude Hill. Normally Fairly Dry And Sheltered. Round Robin Walk Normally Takes Between 30-45 Minutes At Reasonable Pace.

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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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