Welcome to Yarnscombe

Yarnscombe is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated in the North Devon district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 400 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Yarnscombe is a great place to visit if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Yarnscombe is the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a must-visit for anyone interested in history and architecture. Another historic building in the village is the Yarnscombe Manor, which was built in the 16th century and is now a private residence.

Yarnscombe is also a great place for outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a great place for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The Tarka Trail, a popular cycling and walking route, passes through the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village also has several parks and green spaces, including the Yarnscombe Playing Fields, which is a great place for a picnic or a game of football.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 6.9°C

Wind: 17.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Umberleigh Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Dorridge Hill Umberleigh Devon EX37 9AD 01769540362 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
Holywell Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robinne Lowrey	Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3HZ 1271345908 School Website
Bishops Tawton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Smallwood	School Lane Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AE 01271343002 School Website
Great Torrington School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Andrew Bloodworth	Calvesford Road Torrington Devon EX38 7DJ 01805623531 School Website
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Angela Fleming	Borough Road Torrington Devon EX38 7NU 01805622333 School Website
Landkey Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Georgie Gratton	Bakery Way Landkey Barnstaple Devon EX32 0LJ 1271830421 School Website
The Shoreline Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Russell Clarke	Fishleigh Road Roundswell Devon EX31 3UD 1271386333 School Website
On Track Education Barnstaple Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Roberts	Narita House Fishleigh Rd, Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD 1271372269 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 1.89 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 3.04 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 4.74 Miles

Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 5.63 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 7.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Value Taxi 01271 327777 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 2.77 Miles
Value Cars 01271 327777 Woodland View, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 2.77 Miles
Value Cars 01271 377771 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 2.77 Miles
Fair Oak Campers 01805 624246 Fair Oak Farm, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HD 4.04 Miles
Cars Of Distinction - Contract Hire And Leasing 0845 170 3070 31 Mount Pleasant, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AQ 4.31 Miles
R And D Travel 01805 622707 33 Dartington Fields, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DL 4.32 Miles
Chulmleigh And Witheridge Taxi 07922 131473 Simmons Farm &Amp; Holidays, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9NU 4.99 Miles
Star Cars 07850 026130 3 Halsdon Ter, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8DY 5.05 Miles
Barum Chauffeur Drive 07970 028169 23 Hillcrest Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9EP 5.13 Miles
Pj Taxis 07732 400375 49 Coppice Gate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9PD 5.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Yarnscombe Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langridgeford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fishleigh Rock Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Chantry Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harracott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Atherington Square Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapelton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alverdiscott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Umberleigh Barton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Week Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Herner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Bullen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellcombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ebberley Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alversdiscott Church 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
Torrington Health Centre 01805 622247	Torrington Health Centre New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EL
Castle Gardens Surgery 07805 623222	Castle Gardens Surgery Castle Hill Gardens Torrington Devon EX38 8EU
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

Torrington
22 South Street
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8AA
01805 622267
Store Website
4.93 miles

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SPAR Newport Road
18
Newport Road
Barnstaple
EX32 9BG
01271 375581
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hatchmoor Veterinary Practice
7 Devon Units Hatchmoor Industrial Estate Torrington Devon EX38 7HP 01805 624431 vets@hatchmoorvets.co.uk Website 4.12 miles
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Torbridge Veterinary Centre
New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EJ 01805 622100 torrington@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 4.76 miles

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 5.19 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 5.24 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 5.24 miles
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24 Hour Emergency Service
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24 Hour Emergency Service

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 5.63 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 6.53 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 8.41 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 9.02 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 11.07 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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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 11.31 miles Beach

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Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 11.42 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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