Welcome to Loxhore

Loxhore is a small village located in the North Devon district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Exmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Loxhore is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the countryside.

The village of Loxhore has a rich history that dates back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book and was known for its agricultural activities. The village was also home to a number of mills that were used for grinding corn and other grains. Today, the village is still home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Michael's Church, which is a popular destination for visitors.

One of the main attractions of Loxhore is its proximity to the Exmoor National Park. The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including red deer, Exmoor ponies, and rare birds. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The park is also home to a number of historic sites, including the medieval Tarr Steps and the ancient clapper bridge at Rugglestone. Overall, Loxhore is a beautiful and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to escape the stresses of modern life and enjoy the natural beauty of the countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Shirwell Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Allen	School Lane Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JT 01271850295 School Website
Kentisbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NG 01271883263 School Website
Goodleigh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Grant	Goodleigh Barnstaple Devon EX32 7LU 01271342977 School Website
Marwood School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alun Dobson	Whiddon Muddiford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4HF 01271850395 School Website
Orchard Vale Community School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Pearce	Westacott Road Whiddon Valley Barnstaple Devon EX32 8QY 01271375074 School Website
Our Ladys Catholic Primary School Barnstaple Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rob Meech	Chanters Hill Barnstaple Devon EX32 8DN 01271345164 School Website
Eden Park Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Blunt	Eden Park Academy Forches Avenue Barnstaple Devon EX32 8EF 1271343214 School Website
Yeo Valley Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bishop	Derby Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 7HB 1392304040
Pilton Bluecoat Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Abbey Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU 01271345952 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 5.35 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 8.34 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 9.31 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 12.16 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 13.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mumms' Taxis 07773 344777 1 Longland Close, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NN 3.21 Miles
M And M Taxis 01271 831331 The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF 3.42 Miles
Angel Carz 07779 756521 35 Gorwell Rd, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HS 4.38 Miles
Boxers Taxis 07957 450170 41 Lethaby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HQ 4.46 Miles
Kevs Kabs 01271 376619 8 Woolbarn Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PQ 4.59 Miles
Happy Days Taxis 01271 324333 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF 4.63 Miles
000 Taxi's 01271 323000 34 Charles Dart Cr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7ED 4.68 Miles
Taxi-Anne 07824 806304 3 Vicarage Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BW 4.85 Miles
Diamond Cars 07932 303922 Stafford House Vicarage Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BW 4.85 Miles
Daves Taxi 07733 447978 Taw Mill Business Park/Howard Av, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QA 4.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Loxhore Town Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loxhore School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loxhore Cottage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Loxhore Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arlington Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shirwell Church Town Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Warren Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bratton Fleming Town Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bratton Fleming Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Down Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Shirwell Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arlington Beccott Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelfham Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Benton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Rivers Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Queen's Medical Centre 01271 372672	Queens Medical Centre 6/7 Queen Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 8HY
Combe Martin	Castle Street Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0JA
Brannam Medical Centre 01271 329004	Brannam Medical Centre Brannam Square, Kiln Lane Barnstaple North Devon EX32 8GP
Litchdon Medical Centre 01271 323443	Litchdon Medical Centre Landkey Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9LL
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP

Local Stores

Barnstaple - St Georges Road
23 St Georges Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7AU
01271 342039
shop.6983@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.49 miles

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SPAR Churchill Close
1 Churchill Close
Barnstaple
EX32 7HJ
01271 328184
Store Website
4.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery Pilton Bridge Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG 01271 342119 info@chartervets.com Website 4.81 miles
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Animals Treated
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Barnstaple Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Barnstaple Retail Park Station Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AU 01271 335 520 barnstaple@vets4pets.com Website 5.35 miles
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Barnstaple Veterinary Clinic (Market Vets)
Unit A Riverview Commercial Centre Riverside Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QN 01271 344 262 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 5.54 miles
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 6.62 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 6.76 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 6.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 10.80 miles Beach

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 11.36 miles

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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 11.61 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

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 12.57 miles

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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 16.13 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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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 17.17 miles

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