Welcome to Underdown

Underdown Devon is a small village located in the South West of England. It is situated in the county of Devon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of people who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life. The village has a rich history and is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning landscapes.

One of the main attractions of Underdown Devon is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The area is perfect for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The village is also home to several nature reserves, which are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers.

Another attraction of Underdown Devon is its rich history. The village has a number of historic buildings, including a 14th-century church and several old farmhouses. The village also has a number of ancient burial mounds, which are believed to date back to the Bronze Age. The village is also home to several museums and galleries, which showcase the history and culture of the area. Overall, Underdown Devon is a beautiful and historic village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: 0.1°C

Feels Like: -2.9°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Highampton Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Luxford	Highampton Beaworthy Devon EX21 5LE 1409231339 School Website
Bradford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Luxford	Bradford Holemoor Holsworthy Devon EX22 7AB 1409281432 School Website
Halwill Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ruhaina Alford	Dreybury Lane Halwill Beaworthy Devon EX21 5XU 01409221476 School Website
Shebbear College Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Charlie Jenkins	Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5HJ 01409282000 School Website
Shebbear Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Alford	Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5SG 01409281220 School Website
Northlew And Ashbury Parochial Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janine Cook	Northlew Okehampton Devon EX20 3PB 1409221420 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
Marland School Foundation Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Keith Bennett	Peters Marland Torrington Devon EX38 8QQ 01805601324 School Website
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 10.29 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 13.43 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 14.24 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 14.59 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 14.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Parker's Cars 07794 637143 Staddon Moor Cottage, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6NH 6.82 Miles
Classic Carriages 01409 253603 Middle Merryfield, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7BN 6.92 Miles
Aob Cars 07813 718673 The Square Holsworthy Ex22 6Dl, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DL 7.46 Miles
Holsworthy Travel 01409 253962 Bank House/Fry St, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DY 7.47 Miles
Aob Cars 07813 718673 2 Pannier Market The, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6AN 7.53 Miles
Holsworthy Cars Taxis 01409 259420 4 Square Park, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7PS 8.49 Miles
Star Cars 07850 026130 3 Halsdon Ter, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8DY 9.12 Miles
R And D Travel 01805 622707 33 Dartington Fields, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DL 9.62 Miles
Okehampton Taxis 01837 53555 Market St, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN 9.70 Miles
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 9.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Black Torrington Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Black Torrington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windhill Land Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Black Torrington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lana No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highampton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheepwash Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Folly 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
Chilla No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bovacott Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priestacott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holemoor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sedgewell Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunsland Gate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Black Torrington Surgery 01409 231628	Blake House Black Torrington Beaworthy Devon EX21 5QE
Hatherleigh Medical Centre	Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton EX20 3HZ
Holsworthy Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Holsworthy Medical Centre Dobles Lane Holsworthy EX22 6GH
Holsworthy Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Dobles Lane Holsworthy EX22 6GH
Ruby Country Medical Group 01409 253692	Holsworthy Medical Centre Dobles Lane Holsworthy Devon EX22 6GH

Local Stores

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

	Open	Close
Mon	07:00	22:00
Tue	07:00	22:00
Wed	07:00	22:00
Thu	07:00	22:00
Fri	07:00	22:00
Sat	07:00	22:00
Sun	07:00	22:00

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

	Open	Close
Mon	07:00	20:00
Tue	07:00	20:00
Wed	07:00	20:00
Thu	07:00	20:00
Fri	07:00	20:00
Sat	07:00	20:00
Sun	08:00	19:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equus Vets
Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 4.89 miles

Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	01:24	01:24
Tue	01:24	01:24
Wed	01:24	01:24
Thu	01:24	01:24
Fri	01:24	01:24
Sat	01:24	01:24
Sun	01:24	01:24

North Park Veterinary Group Limited
The Bridge Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 4.89 miles

Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	01:24	01:24
Tue	01:24	01:24
Wed	01:24	01:24
Thu	01:24	01:24
Fri	01:24	01:24
Sat	01:24	01:24
Sun	01:24	01:24

Tamar Vets Ltd
The Old Community Centre North Road Holsworthy Devon EX22 6HJ 01409 254078 holsworthy@tamarvets.co.uk Website 7.27 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	17:00
Tue	09:00	18:30
Wed	09:00	17:00
Thu	09:00	18:30
Fri	09:00	17:00
Sat	09:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Penbode Vets Ltd
North Road Holsworthy Devon EX22 6HB 01409 253822 holsworthy.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 7.38 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	18:00
Emergencies & out of hours service available
Tue	08:00	18:00
Emergencies & out of hours service available
Wed	08:00	18:00
Emergencies & out of hours service available
Thu	08:00	18:00
Emergencies & out of hours service available
Fri	08:00	18:00
Emergencies & out of hours service available
Sat	closed	closed
Emergencies & out of hours service available
Sun	closed	closed
Emergencies & out of hours service available

Torch Farm And Equine - Holsworthy
Unit 3C West Devon Business Units Neet Way Holsworthy Devon EX22 6ES 01409 331007 info@torchvets.com Website 7.43 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	17:30
24hr Emergency Service
Tue	08:30	17:30
24hr Emergency Service
Wed	08:30	17:30
24hr Emergency Service
Thu	08:30	17:30
24hr Emergency Service
Fri	08:30	17:30
24hr Emergency Service
Sat	closed	closed
24hr Emergency Service
Sun	closed	closed
24hr Emergency Service

North Park Veterinary Group Ltd
4 The Square Holsworthy Devon EX22 6DL info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 7.44 miles

Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	01:24	01:24
Tue	01:24	01:24
Wed	01:24	01:24
Thu	01:24	01:24
Fri	01:24	01:24
Sat	01:24	01:24
Sun	01:24	01:24

Local Dog Walks

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 11.67 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.

Location what3words dupe.salary.delays

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 13.30 miles

Location what3words jugs.refrain.feelers

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 13.48 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.

Location what3words arrival.invoices.deserved

Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 14.81 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

Location what3words cubic.specifies.impressed

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 16.38 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)

Location what3words encounter.speedy.unhelpful

Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 16.53 miles

Location what3words tentacles.configure.bandstand

Weather Forecast

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Light rain
Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	3.1°C	3.1°C	3.4°C	5.3°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	4.9°C	4°C	3.6°C	3°C
Feels Like	0.9°C	1°C	0.7°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	4°C	5.7°C	4.9°C	2°C	1°C	0.5°C	-0.6°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.1°C	1.3°C	0.5°C	0.1°C	0°C	1.4°C	3.4°C	4.2°C	3.7°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-1.3°C
Feels Like	-2°C	-3.2°C	-4.2°C	-4.7°C	-4.8°C	-3.1°C	-0.5°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	-0.8°C	-3.3°C	-5.5°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-1.8°C	-2.2°C	-2.8°C	-3.6°C	-3.1°C	-1.4°C	1.2°C	2.7°C	2.3°C	0.2°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C
Feels Like	-6.1°C	-6.9°C	-7.7°C	-8.6°C	-8.5°C	-6.8°C	-3.7°C	-1.9°C	-2°C	-3.7°C	-4.9°C	-5.6°C

Your Village

If you would like to add content to this page on behalf of your village, please contact us at listing@townandvillageguide.com