Welcome to Leeford

Leeford Devon is a small town located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Taw and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times, and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Leeford Devon is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a popular tourist attraction.

Leeford Devon is a thriving community with a population of around 5,000 people. The town has a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The town is also home to a number of schools, including Leeford Devon Primary School and Leeford Devon High School, which provide education to children of all ages.

Despite its small size, Leeford Devon has a strong economy, with a number of businesses operating in the town. The town is particularly known for its agriculture and tourism industries, with many visitors coming to the area to enjoy the beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. Overall, Leeford Devon is a charming town with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.5°C

Feels Like: 4.2°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

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
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
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
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
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
Brayford Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QJ 01598710345 School Website
Kentisbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NG 01271883263 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
Cutcombe Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Naomi Philp	Wheddon Cross Minehead Somerset TA24 7DZ 01643841462 School Website
Timberscombe Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Angela Hall	Timberscombe Minehead Somerset TA24 7TY 01643841259 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 16.83 Miles

Llantwit Major Llanmaes Road, Llantwit Major, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF61 1ST 17.51 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 18.40 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 18.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Carols 01598 753501 26 Watersmeet Rd, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6EP 3.39 Miles
Lyn Valley Taxi 01598 753800 4 Park Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BY 3.88 Miles
Moorland Private Hire 07968 864176 Woolhanger Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RF 5.26 Miles
Porlock Taxis 01643 862739 Western Cottage, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8PD 5.26 Miles
1St Call Exmoor Taxis 07826 212511 26 Bay Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8NJ 6.78 Miles
Grab A Cab 01643 703376 1 Abbots Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8UF 11.07 Miles
Gemini Taxis 01643 705555 16 Whitworth Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8ED 11.12 Miles
A C Taxis 01643 707172 11 Periton Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8AH 11.26 Miles
Lynx Taxis 01643 708888 1 Higher Park, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8AP 11.31 Miles
Winsford Hire 01643 851232 Fairfield, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7JE 11.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Brendon Post Office Brendon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malmsmead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockford Brendon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oare Manor Brendon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brendon School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blue Ball Countisbury No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillsford Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Ball No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lyn Barbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yearnor Moor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tors Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Lynmouth Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynbridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crown Hotel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Station Church Hill No More Collections Today 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
Minehead Medical Centre 01643 703441	2 Irnham Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5DL
Minehead Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Luttrell Way Minehead TA24 6DF

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Glenmore House Veterinary Surgery
26 Glenmore Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5BH 01643 703175 12.22 miles

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White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Stephenson Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5EB 01643 703649 info@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk Website 12.50 miles
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White Lodge Equine And Farm Clinic Ltd
Ellicombe Farm Ellicombe Minehead Somerset TA24 6TP 01643 703649 farm@whitelodgeclinic.co.uk Website 13.03 miles

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Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 13.80 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 14.48 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 14.72 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 8.13 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 8.70 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 12.92 miles

Location what3words published.movement.bolt

Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 13.58 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 13.89 miles Ta24 6Th

Location what3words calm.spouse.ruling

Nash Point
Private Beach, Just £3.00 To Park With Cafe. Marcross 15.22 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.

Location what3words kicked.terms.delays

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Overcast
Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	3.1°C	3.1°C	3.4°C	4.4°C	6.6°C	6.9°C	4.8°C	4.2°C	4.1°C	3.7°C
Feels Like	0.9°C	1°C	0.7°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	3.4°C	5.6°C	4.7°C	2.2°C	2.3°C	1.8°C	0.5°C

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	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.3°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-2.4°C	-2.9°C	-0.6°C	1.7°C	3.6°C	3.9°C	1.8°C	-0.5°C	-1.8°C
Feels Like	-1.9°C	-4.1°C	-6.1°C	-7.6°C	-8°C	-5.4°C	-2.6°C	-0.4°C	0.3°C	-1.6°C	-4.3°C	-6.2°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.3°C	-2.9°C	-3.5°C	-4.2°C	-3.7°C	-1.9°C	0.9°C	2.7°C	2.6°C	1.1°C	-0.8°C	-2°C
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