Welcome to Hoaroak Water

Hoaroak Water is a stunning river located in the heart of Exmoor National Park in Devon. The river is known for its crystal-clear waters, which flow through the rugged landscape of the moors. The river is surrounded by lush greenery, and the sound of the water cascading over the rocks is a soothing and calming experience. The river is a popular spot for fishing, and anglers come from all over the country to try their luck at catching the elusive brown trout that inhabit the waters.

The Hoaroak Water is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The river is a haven for nature lovers, and visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk along the riverbank, taking in the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside. The river is also a popular spot for picnics, and visitors can enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the water's edge, soaking up the sun and enjoying the tranquillity of the area.

The Hoaroak Water is a place of natural beauty and tranquillity, and it is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Devon. The river is a hidden gem, tucked away in the heart of Exmoor National Park, and it offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature. Whether you are a keen angler, a nature lover, or simply looking for a peaceful spot to relax and unwind, the Hoaroak Water is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Brayford Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QJ 01598710345 School Website
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd T/A The Libra School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Crosby	Edgemoor Court South Radworthy South Molton Devon EX36 3LN 1598740044 School Website
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
Exford Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Philp	Exford Minehead Somerset TA24 7PP 01643831365 School Website
Kentisbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NG 01271883263 School Website
North Molton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Fernyhough	Fore Street North Molton South Molton Devon EX36 3HL 1598740343 School Website
West Buckland School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Phillip Stapleton	West Buckland Barnstaple Devon EX32 0SX 01598760000 School Website
St Dubricius Church Of England Va School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Sparks	Parsons Street Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8QJ 01643862249 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 13.54 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 14.77 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 14.92 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 16.79 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 17.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Moorland Private Hire 07968 864176 Woolhanger Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RF 3.33 Miles
Carols 01598 753501 26 Watersmeet Rd, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6EP 4.00 Miles
Lyn Valley Taxi 01598 753800 4 Park Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BY 4.19 Miles
Porlock Taxis 01643 862739 Western Cottage, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8PD 7.80 Miles
1St Call Exmoor Taxis 07826 212511 26 Bay Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8NJ 9.07 Miles
Marks Minibus Travel 01271 883711 South Dene, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0JN 9.96 Miles
M And M Taxis 01271 831331 The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF 10.45 Miles
A And L Taxis 01769 572169 1/Westhill/Pathfields Business Pk, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BS 10.47 Miles
South Molton Taxis Service Ltd 01769 573636 Dominick's Close/Parsonage La, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AX 10.84 Miles
Mumms' Taxis 07773 344777 1 Longland Close, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NN 10.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bridge Ball Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brendon School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillsford Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockford Brendon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Simonsbath Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lyn Barbrook Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Barbrook Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Brendon Post Office Brendon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Challacombe Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lynbridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Station Church Hill 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
Challacombe School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malmsmead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blue Ball Countisbury 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
Porlock Medical Centre	Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8PJ
Combe Martin	Castle Street Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0JA
South Molton Medical Centre 01769 573101	South Molton Medical Ctr 9-10 East Street South Molton Devon EX36 3BZ
Litchdon Medical Centre 01271 323443	Litchdon Medical Centre Landkey Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9LL

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Porlock
High Street
Porlock
TA24 8PU
01643 862515
Store Website
8.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 10.35 miles
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Market Veterinary Centre
The Surgery 2 Southley Road South Molton Devon EX36 4BL 01769 572176 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 11.06 miles
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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Horsepond Veterinary Centre Horsepond Meadow South Molton Devon EX36 4EJ 01769 572226 horsepond@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 11.29 miles
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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 13.15 miles
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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 13.54 miles
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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 13.96 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 9.07 miles

Location what3words winemaker.hillside.receive

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 9.81 miles

Location what3words shallower.sand.fatigued

Bridgetown Exton Somerset
This 7Km (4Mile) Walk Starts From The Entrance To The Exe Valley Caravan Park In Bridgetown (Grid Ref: Ss 923 332). It Takes You Along The River Exe And Then Up Over Farm Land Back To The Road. From Here You Can Either Repeat The Route Back To The Start Or Continue Looping Back Through Exton And Ending At The The Badger's Holt Pub In Bridgetown (Opened At 6Pm At The Time Of Walking). 9 Week Ln Dulverton Lancashire TA22 9JL 12.62 miles

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Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 15.30 miles Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.

Dunster Beach
Beach Walk With Parking - You Can Walk Either To Blue Anchor Bay One Way (Driftwood Cafe Is Dog Friendly) And Minehead The Other Or Just Stay And Play On This Massive Beach When The Tide Is Out. There Is Also A Beach Cafe On The Dunster Beach Site And Food Kiosk In The Public Car Park. The Cafe Has Dog Water Bowls Outside, The Whole Of The Beach Site Has Dog Waste Bins And Sits On The South West Coastal Path. Dogs Have To Be Kept On A Lead On The Site Area, But Can Be Off The Lead Below The High Tide Line. Dunster Beach Shop Dunster Beach Chalets Dunster Minehead TA24 6TH 15.77 miles Ta24 6Th

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Nash Point
Private Beach, Just £3.00 To Park With Cafe. Marcross 18.85 miles Car Park £3.00 For The Day But I Camped Overnight For £15. There Is A Cafe With Rude Grumpy Owners. Views From Clift Top. Walk Down Onto Beach Which Is Rocky At The Start But When Tide Is Out There Is A Long Sandy Stretch Under The Cliffs. There Are A Couple Of Loops Out Along The Clifts And Back Round To The Car Park - Some Very Large Styles That You Would Have To Lift Dogs Over.

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