Welcome to Wembworthy

Wembworthy is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the heart of the countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people, who enjoy a peaceful and tranquil way of life. The village is known for its beautiful scenery, charming cottages, and friendly locals.

One of the main attractions of Wembworthy is its stunning countryside. The village is surrounded by miles of unspoiled countryside, which is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding. There are many footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the area, offering visitors the chance to explore the beautiful landscape. The village is also home to a number of farms, which produce high-quality local produce, including meat, dairy products, and vegetables.

Wembworthy is a great place to visit if you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break. The village has a number of charming cottages and bed and breakfasts, which offer visitors a comfortable and welcoming place to stay. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants, which serve delicious food and drink. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a family holiday, Wembworthy is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Winkleigh Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Fenemore	Farmer Frank's Lane Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JQ 0 183783354 School Website
Acorn School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Ms Zoey Shelley	Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 3301358201 School Website
Chulmleigh Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Johnson	Beacon Road Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7AA 01769580535 School Website
Chulmleigh Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Michael Johnson	Beacon Road Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7AA 01769580215 School Website
Lapford Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Johnson	Eastington Road Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6QE 0 136383292 School Website
North Tawton Community Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Tara Penny	Exeter Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2HB 183782284 School Website
Exbourne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Tara Penny	Exbourne Okehampton Devon EX20 3SQ 1837851205 School Website
Bow Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Wilmott	Station Road Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6HU 0 136382319 School Website
Dolton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Drew	The Square Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8QF 1805804315 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 1.94 Miles

Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 3.75 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 4.93 Miles

Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 5.96 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 6.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 4.54 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 5.35 Miles
Chulmleigh And Witheridge Taxi 07922 131473 Simmons Farm &Amp; Holidays, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9NU 7.14 Miles
Eds Taxis 01837 318407 10 Row Tor Close, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1TE 9.59 Miles
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 9.64 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01837 53054 24 North Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AR 9.84 Miles
Okehampton Taxis 01837 53555 Market St, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN 9.95 Miles
Oak's Taxis 01837 55025 2 Domehayes Ter, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JN 10.01 Miles
Nigels Taxi Cab 01837 52010 70 Moyses Meadow, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JY 10.23 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 10.42 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lymington Arms Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Wembworthy Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wembworthy Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brushford Cross Barton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road Wembworthy Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eggesford Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staplegreen Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eggesford Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berners Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winkleigh Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Southernhay Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollacombe Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Coldridge Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chenson Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollacombe Barton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Winkleigh Surgery 01769 580269	15 Southerhay Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JH
Wallingbrook Health Centre 01769 580295	Wallingbrook Health Ctr Back Lane Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7DL
North Tawton Medical Practice	Essington North Tawton Devon EX20 2EX
Bow Medical Practice 01363 82333	Iter Cross Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6FB
The Surgery Morchard Bishop	Chulmleigh Road Morchard Bishop Devon EX17 6NZ

Local Stores

Bow - Burston Cross Road
Burston Cross
Burston Road
Crediton
Devon
EX17 6LA
01363 82986
Store Website
5.59 miles

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SPAR Lapford Cross
Lapford Cross
Crediton
EX17 6QT
01363 83847
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Ridge Veterinary Practice Winkleigh
Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 01837 83240 lab@westridgevets.co.uk Website 2.38 miles

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Equus Vets
Newton Lane Zeal Monachorum Crediton Devon EX17 6LL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 3.46 miles

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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
Popes Lane Surgery Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6PU 01363 83317 4.16 miles

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Equus Vets
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 4.62 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 82327 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 4.62 miles
Amenities
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Equus Vets
Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 8.23 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 1.24 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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Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 2.09 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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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 2.50 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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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 12.95 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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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 16.52 miles

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Brampford Speke
Turn Left At Post Office In Stoke Canon And Go Over The Train Tracks. Free Parking. Follow Footpath Through The Fields, Past The Stream And Over Several Gates And Bridges. You Can Either Divert And Have A Drink In The Pub (Check Pub Times) Or Continue On The Footpath, Past The Old Train Stop And Follow The Signs For The Footpath. You Will Continue Through Open Fields, Past Another Stream And Through A Farm. You Will Finally Come To The Road, Turn Right And Follow It Until You Reach Your Car, Green Ln Lancashire 18.34 miles

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