Welcome to Lettaford

Lettaford is a small village located in the heart of Devon, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The village is known for its picturesque beauty and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking a peaceful retreat. The village is home to a small community of locals who are friendly and welcoming to visitors.

One of the main attractions of Lettaford is its proximity to Dartmoor National Park. The park is a vast expanse of moorland, dotted with granite tors and ancient ruins. Visitors can explore the park on foot, by bike, or on horseback, taking in the stunning scenery and wildlife along the way. The park is also home to a number of historic sites, including prehistoric stone circles and medieval ruins.

Despite its small size, Lettaford has a rich history and cultural heritage. The village has a number of historic buildings, including a 13th-century church and a 17th-century manor house. The village also has a strong tradition of farming and agriculture, with many locals still working in these industries today. Visitors can learn more about the village's history and culture by visiting the local museum or attending one of the many cultural events and festivals held throughout the year.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 6.2°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Chagford Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ed Finch	Lower Street Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BZ 1647432412 School Website
Moretonhampstead Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alexandra Waterman	Betton Way Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8NA 01647440482 School Website
Running Deer School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Hurst	Butterdon Wood Willingstone Moretonhampstead TQ13 8PY 1647279328 School Website
Widecombe In The Moor Primary Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Arnold	Widecombe-In-The-Moor Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 7TB 01364621261 School Website
South Tawton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Marvin	Tawton Lane South Zeal Okehampton Devon EX20 2LG 1837840242 School Website
Ilsington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Samantha Mccarthy-Patmore	Ilsington Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9RE 01364661208 School Website
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Robin Scott	Church Lane Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6HY 164724817 School Website
Dunsford Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Grimley	Dunsford Exeter Devon EX6 7DD 1626572971 School Website
Bovey Tracey Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Prywata	Abbey Road Bovey Tracey Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9HZ 01626833257 School Website
Spreyton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mellor	Spreyton Crediton Devon EX17 5AJ 01647231321 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 9.35 Miles

Yeoford Station Approach, Yeoford, Devon, EX17 5JB 10.50 Miles

Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 12.42 Miles

Crediton Station Approach, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BY 12.85 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 13.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 5.01 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 5.38 Miles
Mooreland Taxis 01626 835095 31 Brimley Vale, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9DA 7.91 Miles
Bovey Cars 01626 834163 22 Mary Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9HE 7.91 Miles
Alansway Taxis Ltd 01626 334477 King Charles Business Park/Old Newton Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6UT 8.91 Miles
All Cars Recycle Devon 01626 835466 9C King Charles Business Park, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6UT 8.91 Miles
Teignbridge Cabs 07765 395341 2 Jordan Meadow, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7BZ 9.37 Miles
Eds Taxis 01837 318407 10 Row Tor Close, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1TE 9.38 Miles
Ashburton Taxis 01364 652423 The Grove/Stonepark, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7RH 9.70 Miles
Newton Abbot Taxi Company 01626 818434 Sharps Crest, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6SR 9.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beetor Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Corndon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canna Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hele Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middlecott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quarries Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waye Barton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yellam Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yeo Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chagford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chagford Square Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Briarfield / Youlden Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westcott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chagford Health Centre 01647 433320	The Health Centre Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BW
Moretonhampstead Health Centre 01647 440591	The Health Centre Embleford Crescent Newton Abbott Devon TQ13 8LW
Cheriton Bishop Surgery 01647 24272	The Surgery Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6JA
Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice 01626 832666	Riverside Surgery Le Molay,Littry Way Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9QP
Christow Surgery	Layne Fields Christow Devon EX6 7NY

Local Stores

Moretonhampstead
Court Street
Moretonhampstead
Mortonhampstead
Devon
TQ13 8NE
01647 440253
Store Website
3.44 miles

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SPAR Chagford
46- 48 The Square
Chagford
TQ13 8AB
01647 432207
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Okeford Veterinary Centre - Chagford
The Old Exchange Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BZ 01647 432488 info@okefordvets.co.uk Website 2.38 miles
Amenities

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Moorgate Veterinary Group
31 Court Street Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8LG 01647 440441 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 3.34 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Phoenix Equine
Middle Mapstone Farm Mapstone Hill Lustleigh Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9SE 01626 336538 devonhorsedoctor@gmail.com Website 5.09 miles


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Devon Equine Vets Ltd
Moorlands Whiddon Down Okehampton Devon EX20 2QL 01647 231246 info@devon-equine-vets.com Website 5.33 miles

Animals Treated
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Moorgate Veterinary Group
Mill House Station Road Bovey Tracey Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9AL 01626 833023 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 7.84 miles
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Animals Treated
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Moorgate Veterinary Group
Old Mines Road Christow Exeter Devon EX6 7PL 01626 833023 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 8.63 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 4.50 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Tottiford Reservoir
My Dog Adores This Walk, Lots Of Water And Wooded Area To Run Around In. Can Get Rather Muddy In Wetter Times Of The Year. Tottiford Reservoir Lancashire 6.83 miles

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Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 7.34 miles

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Stover Country Park
A Lovely Walk Around Stover Lake And The Surrounding Woodland With Lots Of Marked Trails To Make Your Walk As Short Or As Long As You Like. Dogs Can Be Let Off The Lead But Must Be Kept Out Of The Lake. It Is Mostly Flat So Suitable For Wheelchairs And Pushchairs. Toilets Are Available Near The Carpark And There Is A Picnic Area Under The Trees. Carriage Dr Heathfield 9.97 miles

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Haldon Forest Park
Haldon Forest Has Loads Of Walks And Cycle Trails, There’S Something For Everyone. There’S A Cafe, Cycle And Segway Hire. King'S Rd Exeter Lancashire EX6 7XR 11.36 miles

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River Avon Dam Dartmoor
This Is A Lovely Dog Walk From The Carpark At Shipley Bridge On Dartmoor To Avon Dam. The First Part Follows Alongside The River Which My Dogs Love To Have A Dip In. Then The Walk Opens Out To Hills As You Work Your Way Up To The Dam. The Walk Is Pathed The Whole Way So Is Suitable For Pushchairs And Wheelchairs. I Think Its Roughly 1 Mile – 1.5 Miles Up To The Dam. Unnamed Road Lancashire 11.75 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°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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