Welcome to Twitchen

Twitchen is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, near the coast of the Bristol Channel. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Twitchen is known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly locals, making it a great place to visit for those looking for a relaxing getaway.

One of the main attractions in Twitchen is the nearby Exmoor National Park. This stunning park covers over 260 square miles and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including red deer, wild ponies, and rare birds. Visitors can explore the park on foot, by bike, or on horseback, and there are plenty of trails and paths to follow. The park is also home to several picturesque villages, including Dunster and Porlock, which are well worth a visit.

Another popular attraction in Twitchen is the nearby coastline. The village is just a short drive from several beautiful beaches, including Woolacombe, Croyde, and Saunton Sands. These beaches are known for their golden sands, clear waters, and excellent surfing conditions, making them a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. There are also plenty of coastal walks to enjoy, with stunning views of the sea and surrounding countryside.

Local Schools

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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
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
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
East Anstey Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Gurney	East Anstey Tiverton Devon EX16 9JP 01398341369 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
Brayford Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QJ 01598710345 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 11.39 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 11.81 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 12.38 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 13.13 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 13.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Adriens Private Hire 01769 573513 6 Spearfield Close, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4SE 5.23 Miles
South Molton Taxis Service Ltd 01769 573636 Dominick's Close/Parsonage La, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AX 5.31 Miles
A And L Taxis 01769 572169 1/Westhill/Pathfields Business Pk, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BS 5.33 Miles
Winsford Hire 01643 851232 Fairfield, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7JE 7.79 Miles
Moorland Private Hire 07968 864176 Woolhanger Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RF 10.86 Miles
M And M Taxis 01271 831331 The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF 11.10 Miles
Chulmleigh And Witheridge Taxi 07922 131473 Simmons Farm &Amp; Holidays, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9NU 11.45 Miles
Porlock Taxis 01643 862739 Western Cottage, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8PD 11.80 Miles
Mumms' Taxis 07773 344777 1 Longland Close, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NN 12.03 Miles
1St Call Exmoor Taxis 07826 212511 26 Bay Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8NJ 12.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Headgate Twitchen No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Molland Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbots Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Molland Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Molton Bottom No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Molton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heasley Mill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bottreaux Mill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oakford Villas No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Fyldon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bish Mill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old West Anstey Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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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
Exmoor Medical Centre 01398 323333	Oldberry House Fishers Mead Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EN
Mid Devon Medical Practice 01884 860205	Witheridge Medical Centre Cannington Rd, Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8EZ
Bampton Surgery	Barnhay Bampton Tiverton Devon EX16 9NB
Porlock Medical Centre	Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8PJ

Local Stores

Dulverton
Doone House
Fore Street
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9EX
01398 323241
Store Website
8.03 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

Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 5.15 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 5.43 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 5.65 miles
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Dulverton Veterinary Practice
Dulverton Veterinary Centre Duckpaddle Dulverton Somerset TA22 9HJ 01398 323285 7.97 miles

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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
5 Chapple Road Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8AS 01884 860236 10.11 miles

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St David'S Poultry Team Ltd
Unit 2, Trading Estate Station Road Bampton Tiverton Devon EX16 9NG 01392 872 932 11.70 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 8.62 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 9.46 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 10.15 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 13.26 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 13.56 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 15.23 miles Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.

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