Welcome to Horwood

Horwood Devon is a small village located in the North Devon district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the River Yeo and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Horwood Devon is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

The village of Horwood Devon has a rich history that dates back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book and was known for its agricultural activities. The village was also home to a number of mills that were used for grinding corn and other grains. Today, the village is still home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Michael's Church.

Horwood Devon is surrounded by beautiful countryside that is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is located close to the Exmoor National Park, which is known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. The village is also located close to the North Devon coast, which is home to a number of beautiful beaches and coastal towns. Visitors to Horwood Devon can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including fishing, golfing, and surfing.

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
Instow Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Mardling	Rectory Lane Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LU 01271860545 School Website
East The Water Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Buckeridge	Mines Road Bideford Devon EX39 4BZ 01237475178 School Website
Fremington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Fairbrother	Beechfield Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 3DD 1271373979 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Naomi Tottle	Chanters Road Bideford Devon EX39 2QN 01237477288 School Website
Appledore School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Cooper	Richmond Road Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1PF 01237474365 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
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
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
West Croft School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlene Marston	Coronation Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DE 01237473548 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 4.60 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 5.09 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 7.13 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 9.21 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 11.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mr And Mrs Taxis 01237 424294 19 Karen Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PQ 2.44 Miles
Scott's Taxis 01237 421487 21 Heathfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BU 2.60 Miles
Checkered Cabs 07790 926770 14 Goaman Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4HB 2.60 Miles
Alpha Cars 01237 475949 11 Clifton St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4ET 2.87 Miles
Fremington And District Taxis 01271 323037 17 Chilpark, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BY 2.89 Miles
Fair Oak Campers 01805 624246 Fair Oak Farm, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HD 2.98 Miles
Quay Cars 01237 474747 2 Queen Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JG 3.01 Miles
Kirkham Cars 01237 422889 Glentorr Place/Glenfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2LU 3.14 Miles
Torridge Taxi 01237 422632 117 Devonshire Pk, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JF 3.24 Miles
Barry's Taxis 01237 472724 1 Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LP 3.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Horwood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastleigh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Woodtown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wearland Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Tracey Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westleigh School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alversdiscott Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Westleigh Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southcott Barton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worlington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gammaton Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadlands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Instow Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wooda Surgery 01237 471071	The Wooda Surgery Clarence Wharf Barnstaple Street Bideford, Devon EX39 4AU
Fremington Medical Centre 01271 376655	11-13 Beards Road Fremington Barnstaple EX31 2PG
Bideford Medical Centre 01237 476363	Bideford Medical Centre Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AF
Northam Surgery 01237 474994	Northam Surgery Bay View Road, Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1AZ
Chivenor Medical Centre	Chivenor Medical Centre Chivenor Barnstaple Devon EX31 4AZ

Local Stores

Bideford
62-63 Mill Street
Town Centre
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2JT
01237 472079
shop.9639@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.03 miles

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SPAR Barton Tors
76 - 77 Barton Tors
Bideford
EX39 4HA
01237 472977
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet East-The-Water (Witten Park Vets)
Unit 2B Alverdiscott Road Industrial Estate Bideford Devon EX39 4LQ 01237 422657 East.the.Water@medivet.co.uk Website 2.33 miles
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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 3.21 miles
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Torch Farm And Equine - Roundswell
Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 879516 info@torchfarmvets.com Website 3.21 miles
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 3.33 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Northam (Witten Park Vets)
Heywood Road Northam Devon EX39 3QA 01237 473278 northam@medivet.co.uk Website 3.45 miles
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Animals Treated
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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Caddsdown Industrial Park Clovelly Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DX 01237 472075 torbridge@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 4.41 miles
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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 2.82 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 3.93 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 7.10 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 8.76 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 13.44 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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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 15.21 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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