Welcome to Petrockstowe

Petrockstowe is a small village located in the Torridge district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the River Torridge and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Petrockstowe is known for its beautiful church, St. Petroc's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

The village of Petrockstowe has a small population of around 400 people. The village has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded in the local area. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Petrockstowe is located close to a number of popular tourist destinations, including Dartmoor National Park and the North Devon coast. The village is also within easy reach of the towns of Bideford and Barnstaple, which offer a range of amenities and attractions. Despite its small size, Petrockstowe is a vibrant and welcoming village that offers a high quality of life for its residents and visitors alike.

Local Schools

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The Clinton Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Drew	Merton Okehampton Devon EX20 3EQ 1805603357 School Website
Marland School Foundation Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Keith Bennett	Peters Marland Torrington Devon EX38 8QQ 01805601324 School Website
Highampton Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Luxford	Highampton Beaworthy Devon EX21 5LE 1409231339 School Website
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alan Monger	South Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JB 01837810248 School Website
Black Torrington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Luxford	Black Torrington Beaworthy Devon EX21 5PU 1409231262 School Website
Shebbear College Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Charlie Jenkins	Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5HJ 01409282000 School Website
Dolton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Drew	The Square Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8QF 1805804315 School Website
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ian Thomas	Beaford Winkleigh Devon EX19 8LJ 1805603263 School Website
Shebbear Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Alford	Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5SG 01409281220 School Website
Langtree Community School And Nursery Unit Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Melanie Smallwood	Langtree Torrington Devon EX38 8NF 01805601354 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 9.16 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 10.46 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 10.59 Miles

Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 10.67 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 10.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Star Cars 07850 026130 3 Halsdon Ter, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8DY 6.01 Miles
R And D Travel 01805 622707 33 Dartington Fields, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DL 6.30 Miles
Fair Oak Campers 01805 624246 Fair Oak Farm, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HD 8.32 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 9.13 Miles
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 9.95 Miles
Classic Carriages 01409 253603 Middle Merryfield, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7BN 10.02 Miles
Okehampton Taxis 01837 53555 Market St, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN 10.08 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01837 53054 24 North Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AR 10.08 Miles
Chulmleigh And Witheridge Taxi 07922 131473 Simmons Farm &Amp; Holidays, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9NU 10.11 Miles
Oak's Taxis 01837 55025 2 Domehayes Ter, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JN 10.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
North Petrockstowe Town No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heanton Cottage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huish New Lodge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Lane (Merton) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huish Old Lodge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockleigh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winswell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meeth Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merton Mill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheepwash Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:12:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Old Peters Marland Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langham Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hatherleigh Medical Centre	Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton EX20 3HZ
Black Torrington Surgery 01409 231628	Blake House Black Torrington Beaworthy Devon EX21 5QE
Castle Gardens Surgery 07805 623222	Castle Gardens Surgery Castle Hill Gardens Torrington Devon EX38 8EU
Torrington Health Centre 01805 622247	Torrington Health Centre New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EL
Winkleigh Surgery 01769 580269	15 Southerhay Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JH

Local Stores

Hatherleigh
24 Bridge Street
Hatherleigh
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 3HY
01837 810249
Store Website
3.74 miles

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SPAR Church Street
Church Street
Dolton
Winkleigh
EX19 8QE
01805 804205
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equus Vets
Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 3.83 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group Limited
The Bridge Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 3.83 miles

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Torbridge Veterinary Centre
New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EJ 01805 622100 torrington@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 6.06 miles

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Hatchmoor Veterinary Practice
7 Devon Units Hatchmoor Industrial Estate Torrington Devon EX38 7HP 01805 624431 vets@hatchmoorvets.co.uk Website 6.18 miles
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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Winkleigh
Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 01837 83240 lab@westridgevets.co.uk Website 7.10 miles

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Okeford Veterinary Centre - Okehampton
The Veterinary Clinic School Way Okehampton Devon EX20 1EU 01837 52148 rosie@okefordvets.co.uk Website 10.07 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 8.50 miles There Is A Little Bit Of Parking At The Entrance On Bude Hill. Normally Fairly Dry And Sheltered. Round Robin Walk Normally Takes Between 30-45 Minutes At Reasonable Pace.

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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 9.64 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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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 10.79 miles

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Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 11.30 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 14.03 miles

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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 17.85 miles Beach

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