Welcome to Lower Wear

Lower Wear Devon is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Wear, which flows through the village and provides a picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The area was once a thriving center for the wool trade, and many of the buildings in the village date back to this period. Today, Lower Wear Devon is a quiet and peaceful place, with a close-knit community of residents who take pride in their village and its heritage.

Despite its small size, Lower Wear Devon has a range of amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a local pub. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a bakery, a butcher, and a grocery store. For those who need to travel further afield, the nearby town of Exeter is just a short drive away, offering a wider range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Countess Wear Community School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Pattison	Glasshouse Lane Countess Wear Exeter Devon EX2 7BS 01392203560 School Website
Infocus College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Jason Ryder	Topsham Road Countess Wear Exeter Devon EX2 6HA 1392454200 School Website
Trinity Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Owen Wilder	Fish Street Exeter EX2 7TR 1392790151 School Website
Southbrook School Foundation Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Winward	Bishop Westall Road Topsham Road Exeter Devon EX2 6JB 01392716900
The New School Other Independent School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Daniel Ayling	The Avenue Exminster Exeter Devon EX6 8AT 01392496122 School Website
Isca Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Vicki Joyce	Earl Richards Road South Exeter Devon EX2 6AP 01392204082 School Website
Wynstream Primary School Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Elise Redman	Burnthouse Lane Exeter Devon EX2 6AY 1392284990 School Website
Chestnut Nursery La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Sarah Baker	Magnolia Avenue Exeter Devon EX2 6DJ 01392690418 School Website
Clyst Heath Nursery And Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Pattison	Royal Crescent Clyst Heath Exeter Devon EX2 7QT 01392361415 School Website
Exminster Community Primary Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Whalley	Exminster Exeter Devon EX6 8AJ 01392824340 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Digby And Sowton Digby Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7AW 0.35 Miles

Newcourt Liberty Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7AS 0.93 Miles

Topsham Station Road, Topsham, Devon, EX3 0DS 1.41 Miles

Polsloe Bridge Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8AB 2.41 Miles

Exeter St Thomas Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1AJ 2.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Topsham Taxis 07774 487990 14 Gordon Road, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0LJ 1.07 Miles
Heart Taxis 01392 555444 Exeter Ex2 7Tn, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7TN 1.09 Miles
Street Cars 01392 494246 36 Milton Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6BN 1.11 Miles
Exeter Eco-Cars 01392 259880 4 Coronation Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5BZ 1.31 Miles
Co-Cars Ltd 0845 345 2544 46 Majorfield Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0ES 1.50 Miles
Wheelchair Taxi Services Exeter 07940 539721 42 Meadow Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5BH 1.58 Miles
Derry Cars 01392 439244 12 De La Rue Way, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3DS 1.73 Miles
Exe Cars Taxis 01392 346161 2 Newcombe St Gdns, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2TP 1.82 Miles
Exeter Taxi 07787 368984 South Lawn Terrace, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2SW 1.92 Miles
Grecian Cabs 01392 203646 12 St. Leonards Av, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4DL 1.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lower Wear Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Wear Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Countess Wear Roundabout Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Wear Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Rydon Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Countess Wear Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newport Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southbrook Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Countess Wear Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Retreat Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Rydon Ley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pynes Hill Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Pynes Hill Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Millar Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Glasshouse Medical Centre	Glasshouse Lane Countess Wear Exeter Devon EX2 7BT
Topsham Surgery At Sclns	The West Of England School Countess Wear Topsham Road Exeter Devon EX2 6HA
Wonford Green Surgery 01392 250135	Wonford Green Surgery Burnthouse Lane Exeter Devon EX2 6NF
Westbank Practice 01392 833230	The Limes Surgery Church Stile Exminster Devon EX6 8DF
Exminster Limes Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Church Stile Exminster Exeter EX6 8DF

Local Stores

Topsham
15 Fore Street
Topsham
Exeter
Devon
EX3 0HF
01392 873048
Store Website
1.47 miles

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SPAR Blakeslee Drive
Blakeslee Drive
Exeter
EX2 7FN
01392 876497
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Exeter Veterinary Surgery
302 Topsham Road Exeter Devon EX2 6HG 01392 491838 vets@exetervets.co.uk Website 0.58 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
Wed	08:30	18:30
Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

St Davids Veterinary Group - Exminster
St Davids Veterinary Clinic Shell House, Dawlish Road Exminster Exeter Devon EX6 8AA 01392 422898 exminster@stdavidsvets.com Website 0.77 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
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Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	09:00	10:30
Sun	closed	closed

Vets4pets Exeter
Inside Pets At Home Rydon Lane Retail Park Exeter Devon EX2 7HX 01392 266 860 exeter@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.04 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	19:00
An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care.
Tue	08:00	19:00
An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care
Wed	08:00	19:00
An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care
Thu	08:00	19:00
An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care
Fri	08:00	19:00
An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care
Sat	08:00	17:00
Times may Vary An out of hours service is used when we are closed.
Sun	10:00	16:00
An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care.

St Davids Veterinary Group - Topsham
St Davids Veterinary Clinic Station Road Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0DS 01392 876171 topsham@stdavidsvets.com Website 1.41 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	09:00	10:30
9-10.30 am 5-6.30 pm
Tue	11:30	12:30
Wed	09:00	10:30
9-10.30 am 5-6.30 pm
Thu	11:30	12:30
Fri	09:00	10:30
9-10.30 am 5-6.30 pm
Sat	11:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
12 Lovelace Gardens Alphington Exeter Devon EX2 8XQ 01392 493 999 alphington@cityvets.co.uk Website 1.82 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
Wed	08:30	18:30
Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
Rosary House 27 Fore Street Heavitree Exeter Devon EX1 2QJ 01392 250066 heavitree@cityvets.co.uk Website 1.87 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
Wed	08:30	18:30
Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	08:30	17:30
Sun	10:00	11:00

Local Dog Walks

Exeter Canal
You Can Make This Walk As Long Or Short As You Like. We Parked For Free Just Off The A379 Bridge Road Then Walked Upstream Through The Fields To The Double Locks Pub. (Which Is Very Dog Friendly) 54 Bridge Rd Exeter Lancashire EX2 7BB 0.40 miles

Location what3words list.drank.allow

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 4.97 miles

Location what3words uses.families.nightfall

Brampford Speke
Turn Left At Post Office In Stoke Canon And Go Over The Train Tracks. Free Parking. Follow Footpath Through The Fields, Past The Stream And Over Several Gates And Bridges. You Can Either Divert And Have A Drink In The Pub (Check Pub Times) Or Continue On The Footpath, Past The Old Train Stop And Follow The Signs For The Footpath. You Will Continue Through Open Fields, Past Another Stream And Through A Farm. You Will Finally Come To The Road, Turn Right And Follow It Until You Reach Your Car, Green Ln Lancashire 5.24 miles

Location what3words glad.earlobes.thorax

Mamhead Walk
Forest Walk - Long Or Short Mamhead 5.48 miles Lots Of Parking In Lots Of Places

Location what3words vocal.gosh.claw

Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade Lancashire 6.54 miles

Location what3words discouraged.bills.smiles

Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 6.76 miles

Location what3words distract.frostbite.estimated

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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