Welcome to Malmsmead

Malmsmead is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the heart of Exmoor National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and crystal-clear streams, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Malmsmead is also home to several historic landmarks, including the 15th-century Packhorse Bridge, which is a popular spot for photographers and tourists.

Despite its small size, Malmsmead has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving center of trade and commerce, thanks to its strategic location on the River Lyn. Today, visitors can still see the remnants of this prosperous past in the form of old stone buildings and traditional thatched cottages. The village also has a strong sense of community, with several local events and festivals taking place throughout the year.

One of the most popular attractions in Malmsmead is the nearby Doone Valley, which is said to have inspired the classic novel "Lorna Doone" by R.D. Blackmore. The valley is a beautiful and peaceful place, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and plenty of opportunities for hiking and exploring. Visitors can also learn more about the history of the area at the nearby Lorna Doone Farm, which offers guided tours and a range of activities for all ages. Overall, Malmsmead is a charming and picturesque village that offers a unique glimpse into the history and natural beauty of Devon.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 6.5°C

Wind: 23.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

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
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
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
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
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
Brayford Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QJ 01598710345 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
St Michael's Church Of England First School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Richard Smith	Watery Lane Minehead Somerset TA24 5NY 1643702759 School Website
Aurora Foxes Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Mark Costello	Selbourne Place Minehead Somerset TA24 5TY 1643708529 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Llantwit Major Llanmaes Road, Llantwit Major, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF61 1ST 17.03 Miles

Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 17.53 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 18.81 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 19.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Porlock Taxis 01643 862739 Western Cottage, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8PD 4.28 Miles
Carols 01598 753501 26 Watersmeet Rd, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6EP 4.40 Miles
Lyn Valley Taxi 01598 753800 4 Park Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BY 4.89 Miles
1St Call Exmoor Taxis 07826 212511 26 Bay Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8NJ 5.78 Miles
Moorland Private Hire 07968 864176 Woolhanger Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RF 6.15 Miles
Grab A Cab 01643 703376 1 Abbots Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8UF 10.07 Miles
Gemini Taxis 01643 705555 16 Whitworth Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8ED 10.12 Miles
A C Taxis 01643 707172 11 Periton Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8AH 10.26 Miles
Lynx Taxis 01643 708888 1 Higher Park, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8AP 10.31 Miles
Winsford Hire 01643 851232 Fairfield, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7JE 10.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Malmsmead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oare Manor Brendon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Brendon Post Office Brendon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yearnor Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockford Brendon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brendon School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blue Ball Countisbury Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Ball Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillsford Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lyn Barbrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tors Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Porlock Weir Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Lynmouth Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Station Church Hill 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
Minehead Medical Centre 01643 703441	2 Irnham Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5DL
Minehead Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Luttrell Way Minehead TA24 6DF
Minehead Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Luttrell Way Minehead TA24 6DF

Local Stores

Minehead
22 The Avenue
The Parade
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 5AZ
01643 703818
Store Website
10.99 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Glenmore House Veterinary Surgery
26 Glenmore Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5BH 01643 703175 11.22 miles

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White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Stephenson Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5EB 01643 703649 info@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk Website 11.50 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 12.03 miles

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Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 13.92 miles
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Dulverton Veterinary Practice
Dulverton Veterinary Centre Duckpaddle Dulverton Somerset TA22 9HJ 01398 323285 14.43 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 14.58 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 7.17 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 7.72 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 12.09 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 12.57 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 12.89 miles Ta24 6Th

Location what3words calm.spouse.ruling

Nash Point
Private Beach, Just £3.00 To Park With Cafe. Marcross 14.85 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

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

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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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