Welcome to Huish

Huish Devon is a small village located in the South West of England. It is situated in the county of Devon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of people who are proud of their heritage and the natural beauty of the area. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Huish Devon is its stunning landscape. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense woodland. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. The village is also close to the coast, with the popular seaside town of Sidmouth just a short drive away. The natural beauty of the area makes it a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and nature lovers.

Despite its small size, Huish Devon has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a small shop. The community is active and friendly, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including farms, craft shops, and local producers. The strong sense of community and the natural beauty of the area make Huish Devon a wonderful place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.4°C

Wind: 13.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Clinton Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Drew	Merton Okehampton Devon EX20 3EQ 1805603357 School Website
Dolton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Drew	The Square Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8QF 1805804315 School Website
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ian Thomas	Beaford Winkleigh Devon EX19 8LJ 1805603263 School Website
Marland School Foundation Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Keith Bennett	Peters Marland Torrington Devon EX38 8QQ 01805601324 School Website
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alan Monger	South Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JB 01837810248 School Website
Highampton Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Luxford	Highampton Beaworthy Devon EX21 5LE 1409231339 School Website
Shebbear College Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Charlie Jenkins	Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5HJ 01409282000 School Website
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Angela Fleming	Borough Road Torrington Devon EX38 7NU 01805622333 School Website
Black Torrington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Luxford	Black Torrington Beaworthy Devon EX21 5PU 1409231262 School Website
Great Torrington School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Andrew Bloodworth	Calvesford Road Torrington Devon EX38 7DJ 01805623531 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 7.54 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 8.84 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 9.16 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 9.23 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 9.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Star Cars 07850 026130 3 Halsdon Ter, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8DY 5.59 Miles
R And D Travel 01805 622707 33 Dartington Fields, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DL 5.69 Miles
Fair Oak Campers 01805 624246 Fair Oak Farm, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HD 7.72 Miles
Chulmleigh And Witheridge Taxi 07922 131473 Simmons Farm &Amp; Holidays, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9NU 8.49 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 8.67 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 9.92 Miles
Checkered Cabs 07790 926770 14 Goaman Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4HB 10.13 Miles
Mr And Mrs Taxis 01237 424294 19 Karen Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PQ 10.19 Miles
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 10.21 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01837 53054 24 North Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AR 10.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Huish New Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huish Old Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Lane (Merton) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merton Mill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langham Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Petrockstowe Town Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halsdon Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heanton Cottage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meeth Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dowland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dolton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rectory Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hatherleigh Medical Centre	Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton EX20 3HZ
Black Torrington Surgery 01409 231628	Blake House Black Torrington Beaworthy Devon EX21 5QE
Castle Gardens Surgery 07805 623222	Castle Gardens Surgery Castle Hill Gardens Torrington Devon EX38 8EU
Torrington Health Centre 01805 622247	Torrington Health Centre New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EL
Winkleigh Surgery 01769 580269	15 Southerhay Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JH

Local Stores

Hatherleigh
24 Bridge Street
Hatherleigh
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 3HY
01837 810249
Store Website
4.19 miles

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SPAR Church Street
Church Street
Dolton
Winkleigh
EX19 8QE
01805 804205
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equus Vets
Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 4.29 miles

Animals Treated
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North Park Veterinary Group Limited
The Bridge Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 4.29 miles

Animals Treated
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Hatchmoor Veterinary Practice
7 Devon Units Hatchmoor Industrial Estate Torrington Devon EX38 7HP 01805 624431 vets@hatchmoorvets.co.uk Website 5.50 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Torbridge Veterinary Centre
New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EJ 01805 622100 torrington@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 5.56 miles

Animals Treated
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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Winkleigh
Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 01837 83240 lab@westridgevets.co.uk Website 5.89 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 82327 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 9.86 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 7.34 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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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 8.13 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 9.92 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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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 10.46 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 13.62 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 17.36 miles Beach

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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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