Welcome to Thornehillhead

Thornehillhead is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Tiverton and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Thornehillhead is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of just over 200 people. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable features of Thornehillhead is its historic church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. The church is dedicated to St. Mary and is still in use today. Visitors to the village can take a tour of the church and learn about its history and significance to the local community.

Thornehillhead is also home to several small businesses, including a local pub and a village shop. The pub, called The Thornehill Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves traditional English food and drink and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The village shop is a small convenience store that sells groceries, household items, and other essentials. The shop is run by a friendly local family and is a vital part of the village community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Buckland Brewer Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matt Cole	Buckland Brewer Bideford Devon EX39 5LX 01237451315 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
Parkham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matt Cole	Parkham Bideford Devon EX39 5PL 01237451334 School Website
Monkleigh Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Reeves	Monkleigh Bideford Devon EX39 5JY 01805623269 School Website
Marland School Foundation Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Keith Bennett	Peters Marland Torrington Devon EX38 8QQ 01805601324 School Website
Shebbear Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Alford	Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5SG 01409281220 School Website
Atlantic Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lynsey Slater	Bucks Cross Bideford Devon EX39 5DW 1237431969 School Website
Shebbear College Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Charlie Jenkins	Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5HJ 01409282000 School Website
Woolsery Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Cole	Woolsery Bideford Devon EX39 5QS 01237431307 School Website
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Angela Fleming	Borough Road Torrington Devon EX38 7NU 01805622333 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 12.00 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 13.09 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 13.23 Miles

Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 13.44 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 15.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Holsworthy Cars Taxis 01409 259420 4 Square Park, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7PS 5.13 Miles
Star Cars 07850 026130 3 Halsdon Ter, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8DY 5.28 Miles
R And D Travel 01805 622707 33 Dartington Fields, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DL 5.99 Miles
Brians Taxis 01237 470533 7 Brennacott Rd, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3EZ 6.00 Miles
Torridge Taxi 01237 422632 117 Devonshire Pk, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JF 6.39 Miles
Planit X Carz 01237 700441 18 Harlseywood, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FB 6.49 Miles
Fair Oak Campers 01805 624246 Fair Oak Farm, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HD 6.55 Miles
Alpha Cars 01237 475949 11 Clifton St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4ET 6.60 Miles
Checkered Cabs 07790 926770 14 Goaman Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4HB 6.60 Miles
Grab A Cab 07825 040385 2 Greenfield Cl, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3RY 6.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tythecott Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stibbs Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downmoor Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twitchen Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorne Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stowford Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mambury Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haytown Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Langtree Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbots Bickington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton St Petrock Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Buckland Brewer Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Frithelstockstone Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Putford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wedfield Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Bradworthy Surgery 01409 241215	The New Surgery The Square Bradworthy Holsworthy,Devon EX22 7SY
Bideford Medical Centre 01237 476363	Bideford Medical Centre Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AF
Wooda Surgery 01237 471071	The Wooda Surgery Clarence Wharf Barnstaple Street Bideford, Devon EX39 4AU

Local Stores

Torrington
22 South Street
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8AA
01805 622267
Store Website
5.42 miles

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SPAR Bradworthy
Post Office
Bradworthy
Holsworthy
EX22 7SS
01409241887
Store Website
5.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Torbridge Veterinary Centre
New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EJ 01805 622100 torrington@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 5.58 miles

Animals Treated
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Ashleigh House The Square Bradworthy Devon EX22 7SZ 01409 241241 Bradworthy.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 5.71 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Emergencies & out of hours service available
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Emergencies & out of hours service available
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Emergencies & out of hours service available

Torbridge Veterinary Group
Caddsdown Industrial Park Clovelly Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DX 01237 472075 torbridge@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 5.72 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 6.26 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet East-The-Water (Witten Park Vets)
Unit 2B Alverdiscott Road Industrial Estate Bideford Devon EX39 4LQ 01237 422657 East.the.Water@medivet.co.uk Website 6.80 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Northam (Witten Park Vets)
Heywood Road Northam Devon EX39 3QA 01237 473278 northam@medivet.co.uk Website 7.49 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 6.64 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 9.48 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 13.18 miles Beach

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

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 15.56 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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Widemouth Bay Bude Canal Cornwall
This 6 To 8 Mile Walk (Depending On How Many Detours You Make) Takes In A Spectacular Stretch Of The South West Coast Path, Bude Beach And The Bude Canal. It Passes By Or Through Three Nature Reserves. Marine Dr Bude Lancashire EX23 0AW 15.57 miles Follow The Coast Road North Out Of Widemouth Bay And Park In The First Coast Path Car Park You Come To On The Left (Grid Ref: Ss 199 032)

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