Welcome to Warkleigh

Warkleigh is a small village located in the North Devon district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the River Yeo and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. John the Baptist Church.

The village of Warkleigh is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside and is a great place to go for a walk or a bike ride. The River Yeo is also a popular spot for fishing and is home to a variety of fish, including trout and salmon. The village is also home to several local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a traditional Devonshire meal.

Warkleigh is a close-knit community, and the villagers are known for their friendly and welcoming nature. The village has a strong sense of community spirit, and there are several events and activities that take place throughout the year, including the annual Warkleigh Flower Show and the Warkleigh Village Fete. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded for its excellent standards of education. Overall, Warkleigh is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Umberleigh Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Dorridge Hill Umberleigh Devon EX37 9AD 01769540362 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
Filleigh Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Mellor	Castle Hill Filleigh Barnstaple Devon EX32 0RS 01598760295 School Website
High Bickington Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	High Bickington Umberleigh Devon EX37 9AY 1769560324 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
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
Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Angela Fleming	Barnstaple Hill Barnstaple Devon EX32 0PJ 01271830437 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
Chulmleigh Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Johnson	Beacon Road Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7AA 01769580535 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 2.47 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 2.77 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 3.69 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 4.54 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 7.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chulmleigh And Witheridge Taxi 07922 131473 Simmons Farm &Amp; Holidays, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9NU 1.84 Miles
A And L Taxis 01769 572169 1/Westhill/Pathfields Business Pk, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BS 4.54 Miles
South Molton Taxis Service Ltd 01769 573636 Dominick's Close/Parsonage La, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AX 4.55 Miles
Adriens Private Hire 01769 573513 6 Spearfield Close, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4SE 4.71 Miles
Value Taxi 01271 327777 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 5.96 Miles
Value Cars 01271 377771 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 5.96 Miles
Value Cars 01271 327777 Woodland View, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 5.96 Miles
M And M Taxis 01271 831331 The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF 6.86 Miles
Cars Of Distinction - Contract Hire And Leasing 0845 170 3070 31 Mount Pleasant, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AQ 7.00 Miles
Aloha Taxis 01271 375075 39 Fairace Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DF 7.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Parsonage Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hudscott Manor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Chittlehamholt Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meethegate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deptford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clapworthy Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chittlehampton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Little Silver 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
Umberleigh Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Portsmouth Arms Hotel Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Stowford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beechwood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings Nympton Old Post Office 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

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Old Stable Surgery 01769 560111	High Street High Bickington Devon EX37 9AX
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
Litchdon Medical Centre 01271 323443	Litchdon Medical Centre Landkey Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9LL
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Torbridge Veterinary Group
Horsepond Veterinary Centre Horsepond Meadow South Molton Devon EX36 4EJ 01769 572226 horsepond@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 4.27 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 4.46 miles
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Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 4.72 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 8.31 miles
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 8.75 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 8.86 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 6.08 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 8.00 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 9.24 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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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 11.94 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 13.40 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 15.63 miles Beach

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