Welcome to South Molton

South Molton is a small market town located in the North Devon district of Devon, England. The town is situated on the River Mole and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. South Molton has a rich history dating back to the Saxon times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. The town is known for its weekly market, which has been held since the 12th century and is still a popular attraction today.

One of the most notable landmarks in South Molton is St Mary Magdalene Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and features a stunning stained glass window. Another historic building in the town is the George Hotel, which was built in the 17th century and is now a popular pub and restaurant. South Molton also has a museum, which showcases the town's history and heritage.

South Molton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many opportunities for outdoor activities in the area. The town is located on the edge of Exmoor National Park, which is a popular destination for hiking, cycling, and wildlife watching. The River Mole also provides opportunities for fishing and kayaking. Overall, South Molton is a charming town with a rich history and beautiful surroundings, making it a great destination for visitors to Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
South Molton United Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Kevin O'donnell	North Street South Molton Devon EX36 3GN 01769572656 School Website
South Molton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Parkin	North Road South Molton Devon EX36 3BA 01769572198 School Website
South Molton Community College Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Lewis	Old Alswear Road South Molton Devon EX36 4LA 01769572129 School Website
North Molton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Fernyhough	Fore Street North Molton South Molton Devon EX36 3HL 1598740343 School Website
Bishops Nympton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Gurney	Bishops Nympton South Molton Devon EX36 4PU 01769550387 School Website
Filleigh Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Mellor	Castle Hill Filleigh Barnstaple Devon EX32 0RS 01598760295 School Website
Kings Nympton Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Fenemore	Kings Nympton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9SP 01769580512 School Website
West Buckland School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Phillip Stapleton	West Buckland Barnstaple Devon EX32 0SX 01598760000 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
Brayford Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QJ 01598710345 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 6.35 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 6.67 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 7.05 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 8.30 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 9.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
South Molton Taxis Service Ltd 01769 573636 Dominick's Close/Parsonage La, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AX 0.14 Miles
Adriens Private Hire 01769 573513 6 Spearfield Close, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4SE 0.32 Miles
A And L Taxis 01769 572169 1/Westhill/Pathfields Business Pk, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BS 0.64 Miles
Chulmleigh And Witheridge Taxi 07922 131473 Simmons Farm &Amp; Holidays, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9NU 6.10 Miles
M And M Taxis 01271 831331 The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF 7.92 Miles
Mumms' Taxis 07773 344777 1 Longland Close, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NN 8.89 Miles
Value Taxi 01271 327777 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 9.28 Miles
Value Cars 01271 377771 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 9.28 Miles
Value Cars 01271 327777 Woodland View, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 9.28 Miles
Aloha Taxis 01271 375075 39 Fairace Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DF 9.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
South Molton Delivery Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Fishers Down Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cheyney Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bish Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
George Nympton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crooked Oaks Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Braybridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stags Head Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
South Molton Medical Centre 01769 573101	South Molton Medical Ctr 9-10 East Street South Molton Devon EX36 3BZ
Wallingbrook Health Centre 01769 580295	Wallingbrook Health Ctr Back Lane Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7DL
Old Stable Surgery 01769 560111	High Street High Bickington Devon EX37 9AX
Mid Devon Medical Practice 01884 860205	Witheridge Medical Centre Cannington Rd, Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8EZ
Litchdon Medical Centre 01271 323443	Litchdon Medical Centre Landkey Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9LL

Local Stores

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

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SPAR South Molton
SPAR
34 The Square
South Molton
EX36 3AB
01769 572929
Store Website

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Market Veterinary Centre
The Surgery 2 Southley Road South Molton Devon EX36 4BL 01769 572176 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 0.10 miles
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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Horsepond Veterinary Centre Horsepond Meadow South Molton Devon EX36 4EJ 01769 572226 horsepond@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 0.35 miles
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Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 0.66 miles
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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
5 Chapple Road Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8AS 01884 860236 9.12 miles

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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 10.70 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery Pilton Bridge Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG 01271 342119 info@chartervets.com Website 10.99 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 8.52 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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Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 9.46 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 11.86 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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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 13.75 miles

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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 14.70 miles

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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 15.42 miles

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