Welcome to Westleigh

Westleigh is a small village located in the North Devon district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Torridge and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Peter's Church and the 16th-century Westleigh Court.

Westleigh is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The River Torridge is also a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several local companies that offer guided tours of the river.

Despite its small size, Westleigh has a strong sense of community, and there are several local events and festivals that take place throughout the year. The village is home to several pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional Devonshire cuisine and locally brewed ale. Overall, Westleigh is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Appledore School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Cooper	Richmond Road Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1PF 01237474365 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Naomi Tottle	Chanters Road Bideford Devon EX39 2QN 01237477288 School Website
East The Water Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Buckeridge	Mines Road Bideford Devon EX39 4BZ 01237475178 School Website
Instow Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Mardling	Rectory Lane Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LU 01271860545 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Malyn	Seaview Road Morwenna Park Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1EL 01237473569 School Website
St Georges Church Of England Va Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Philip Lewis	Jackets Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1HT 01237477262 School Website
Kingsley School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Pavis	Northdown Road Bideford Devon EX39 3LY 01237426200 School Website
West Croft School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlene Marston	Coronation Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DE 01237473548 School Website
Bideford College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Claire Ankers	Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AR 01237477611 School Website
Horwood And Newton Tracey Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Lovacott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PU 01271858373 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 5.68 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 6.85 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 8.90 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 10.92 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 13.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kirkham Cars 01237 422889 Glentorr Place/Glenfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2LU 1.60 Miles
Scott's Taxis 01237 421487 21 Heathfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BU 1.61 Miles
Mr And Mrs Taxis 01237 424294 19 Karen Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PQ 1.68 Miles
Tarka Taxis 01237 479023 4 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ 1.71 Miles
Quicky Cars 01237 459595 1 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ 1.71 Miles
Tarker Private Hire 01237 479023 4 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ 1.71 Miles
Quay Cars 01237 474747 2 Queen Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JG 1.72 Miles
Asap Taxis 01237 583020 29 Fordlands Crescent, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3NN 1.83 Miles
Checkered Cabs 07790 926770 14 Goaman Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4HB 1.84 Miles
Alpha Cars 01237 475949 11 Clifton St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4ET 1.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Westleigh School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Westleigh Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southcott Barton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wearland Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastleigh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Instow Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tomouth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cleave Houses Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worlington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Myrtle Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appledore Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Riverside Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lane End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Richmond Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wooda Surgery 01237 471071	The Wooda Surgery Clarence Wharf Barnstaple Street Bideford, Devon EX39 4AU
Northam Surgery 01237 474994	Northam Surgery Bay View Road, Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1AZ
Bideford Medical Centre 01237 476363	Bideford Medical Centre Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AF
Fremington Medical Centre 01271 376655	11-13 Beards Road Fremington Barnstaple EX31 2PG
Chivenor Medical Centre	Chivenor Medical Centre Chivenor Barnstaple Devon EX31 4AZ

Local Stores

Bideford
62-63 Mill Street
Town Centre
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2JT
01237 472079
shop.9639@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.75 miles

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SPAR Barton Tors
76 - 77 Barton Tors
Bideford
EX39 4HA
01237 472977
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 1.69 miles
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Medivet Northam (Witten Park Vets)
Heywood Road Northam Devon EX39 3QA 01237 473278 northam@medivet.co.uk Website 1.79 miles
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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Caddsdown Industrial Park Clovelly Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DX 01237 472075 torbridge@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 3.17 miles
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Torch Farm And Equine - Roundswell
Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 879516 info@torchfarmvets.com Website 4.19 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 371115 info@chartervets.com Website 4.19 miles
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Animals Treated
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 4.36 miles
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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 1.80 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 2.30 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 5.88 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 7.52 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

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 15.08 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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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 16.69 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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