Welcome to Instow

Instow is a charming village located in North Devon, England. It is situated on the estuary of the River Torridge and is known for its stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. The village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the beautiful beaches, the picturesque harbour, and the many outdoor activities that are available in the area.

One of the main attractions of Instow is its long sandy beach, which is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The beach is also a great place to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the stunning views of the estuary and the surrounding hills. The village is also home to a number of excellent restaurants and cafes, where visitors can enjoy delicious local cuisine and relax with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

Instow is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and fishing. The Tarka Trail, a 180-mile long-distance footpath, passes through the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The estuary is also a popular spot for fishing, with a variety of fish species available, including sea bass, mullet, and flounder. Overall, Instow is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to enjoy the natural beauty of North Devon and experience the charm of a traditional English village.

Local Schools

School	Details
Instow Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Mardling	Rectory Lane Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LU 01271860545 School Website
Appledore School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Cooper	Richmond Road Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1PF 01237474365 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Malyn	Seaview Road Morwenna Park Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1EL 01237473569 School Website
St Georges Church Of England Va Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Philip Lewis	Jackets Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1HT 01237477262 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
Fremington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Fairbrother	Beechfield Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 3DD 1271373979 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
Kingsley School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Pavis	Northdown Road Bideford Devon EX39 3LY 01237426200 School Website
West Croft School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlene Marston	Coronation Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DE 01237473548 School Website
Bideford College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Claire Ankers	Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AR 01237477611 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 5.29 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 7.28 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 9.40 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 11.63 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 14.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Quicky Cars 01237 459595 1 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ 2.02 Miles
Tarker Private Hire 01237 479023 4 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ 2.02 Miles
Tarka Taxis 01237 479023 4 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ 2.02 Miles
Fremington And District Taxis 01271 323037 17 Chilpark, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BY 2.22 Miles
Atlantic Coast Chauffeur 01237 472836 Atlantic Way, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1JG 2.29 Miles
Kirkham Cars 01237 422889 Glentorr Place/Glenfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2LU 2.36 Miles
Asap Taxis 01237 583020 29 Fordlands Crescent, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3NN 2.51 Miles
Quay Cars 01237 474747 2 Queen Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JG 2.68 Miles
Avva Taxi 01237 479061 Atlantic Way, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HX 2.72 Miles
Scott's Taxis 01237 421487 21 Heathfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BU 2.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lane End 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:
Worlington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appledore Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Myrtle Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Instow Town Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tomouth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staddon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Irsha Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Estuary View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Richmond Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Appledore 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
Lagoon View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Northam Surgery 01237 474994	Northam Surgery Bay View Road, Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1AZ
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
Chivenor Medical Centre	Chivenor Medical Centre Chivenor Barnstaple Devon EX31 4AZ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Golf Links Road
2 Golf Links Road
Westward Ho
EX39 1LH
01237 424726
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Northam (Witten Park Vets)
Heywood Road Northam Devon EX39 3QA 01237 473278 northam@medivet.co.uk Website 2.29 miles
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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 2.88 miles
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
28 Exeter Road Braunton Devon EX33 2JL 01271 812405 braunton@argyllvets.com Website 3.77 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 3.84 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 3.84 miles
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24 Hour Emergency Service

Torbridge Veterinary Group
Caddsdown Industrial Park Clovelly Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DX 01237 472075 torbridge@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 4.00 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 1.59 miles

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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 2.88 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 4.74 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 6.40 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 15.89 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 17.65 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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