Welcome to Puddington

Puddington is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the heart of the countryside and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a small community of friendly locals who are always happy to welcome visitors and share their knowledge of the area.

One of the main attractions of Puddington is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring. There are also several local nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, where visitors can observe a wide range of native flora and fauna.

Despite its small size, Puddington has a rich history and a strong sense of community. The village is home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including a beautiful 12th-century church and a number of traditional thatched cottages. There are also several local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample delicious local cuisine and enjoy a pint of locally brewed ale. Overall, Puddington is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into rural life in Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Witheridge Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Fore Street Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8AH 1884860518 School Website
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Theedom	Cheriton Fitzpaine Crediton Devon EX17 4AN 01363866456 School Website
East Worlington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Johnson	East Worlington Crediton Devon EX17 4TS 01884861722 School Website
Morchard Bishop Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Butler	Church Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6PJ 1363877328 School Website
Rackenford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Crook	Rackenford Tiverton Devon EX16 8DU 01884881354 School Website
Sandford School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Ed Nichols	Sandford Crediton Devon EX17 4NE 01363772256 School Website
Copplestone Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mellor	Bewsley Hill Copplestone Crediton Devon EX17 5NX 0 136384265 School Website
Lapford Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Johnson	Eastington Road Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6QE 0 136383292 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paula Smith	Western Road Crediton Devon EX17 3LU 01363773401 School Website
Landscore Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Debbie Main	Threshers Crediton Devon EX17 3JH 01363772018 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 6.25 Miles

Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 6.33 Miles

Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 6.96 Miles

Crediton Station Approach, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BY 7.03 Miles

Newton St Cyres Sweetham Road, Newton St Cyres, Devon, EX5 5AP 7.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Express Cars Of Crediton 01363 777177 56 Exhibition Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1BY 6.37 Miles
Castle Executive Travel 07976 144554 84 Brewin Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5DP 7.42 Miles
Kiddy Cars 01884 243104 41 Carpenter Clo, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5DU 7.53 Miles
Tiverton Travelink 01884 257242 1/Brickhouse Cottages/Brickhouse Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6BQ 8.02 Miles
Airport Suppliers 01392 860986 Unit 1A, Exeter, Devon, EX5 4DB 8.13 Miles
Lizcabs 07899 903314 12, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6DP 8.22 Miles
A And T Taxis 07971 275322 20 Magnolia Ct, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6UQ 8.29 Miles
Devonshire Executive Cars 01884 253080 A/1 St. Aubyns Pk, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4JG 8.33 Miles
Jims Taxis 01884 250044 76 Queensway, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6JQ 8.36 Miles
A2b Taxis 01884 251252 9 Cromwell Pk, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4QL 8.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Puddington Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littleborough Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stubborn Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolfardisworthy Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Washford Pyne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Black Dog Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nomansland Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pennymoor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Poughill Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mudford Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stretchdown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kennerleigh Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cruwys Morchard Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fore Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Apple Tree Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mid Devon Medical Practice 01884 860205	Witheridge Medical Centre Cannington Rd, Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8EZ
The Surgery Cheriton Fitzpaine	Barton Close Cheriton Fitzpaine Devon EX17 4JB
The Surgery Morchard Bishop	Chulmleigh Road Morchard Bishop Devon EX17 6NZ
Redlands Primary Care 03333 442988	Newcombes Crediton Devon EX17 2AR
Redlands Primary Care - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Joseph Locke Way Crediton EX17 3FD

Local Stores

Bow - Burston Cross Road
Burston Cross
Burston Road
Crediton
Devon
EX17 6LA
01363 82986
Store Website
9.26 miles

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SPAR High Street, Crediton
135 High Street
Crediton
EX17 3DU
01363 777149
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
5 Chapple Road Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8AS 01884 860236 2.78 miles

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Jonathan Wood
Roysden Barnstaple Cross Crediton Devon EX17 2EP 01363 772319 hospital@jwoodvet.co.uk Website 6.05 miles
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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
Popes Lane Surgery Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6PU 01363 83317 6.65 miles

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St Boniface Veterinary Clinic
Exeter Road Crediton Devon EX17 3BN 01363 772 860 info@stbonifacevets.co.uk Website 7.02 miles
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Park Hill Veterinary Clinic
Unit 3 Harris Court Kennedy Way Tiverton Devon EX16 6RZ 01884 255336 parkhillveterinaryclinic@outlook.com Website 7.60 miles

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Equus Vets
Newton Lane Zeal Monachorum Crediton Devon EX17 6LL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 9.66 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 8.68 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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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 10.25 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 10.69 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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Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 11.17 miles

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 11.64 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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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 14.08 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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