Welcome to Shortmoor

Shortmoor is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated in the heart of the countryside and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life. The village is also a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the stunning natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions of Shortmoor is its proximity to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Jurassic Coast is a 95-mile stretch of coastline that is famous for its stunning cliffs, rock formations, and fossils. Visitors to Shortmoor can take a short drive to the coast and explore the many beaches, coves, and bays that make up this incredible natural wonder.

Shortmoor is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. Mary's, dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The village also has a number of traditional thatched cottages that are typical of the area. Visitors to Shortmoor can take a leisurely stroll through the village and admire the historic buildings and charming countryside views.

Local Weather

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Temp: 8.6°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 2.9 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Parrett And Axe Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Smith	Fairoak Way Mosterton Beaminster Dorset DT8 3JQ 01308868492 School Website
Broadwindsor Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jean-Paul Draper	Drimpton Road Broadwindsor Beaminster Dorset DT8 3QL 01308868376 School Website
Mountjoy School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Miss Gillian Howard	Tunnel Road Beaminster Dorset DT8 3HB 01308861155 School Website
Beaminster St Marys Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Darren Marklew	Clay Lane Beaminster Dorset DT8 3BY 01308862201 School Website
Beaminster School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Keith Hales	Newtown Beaminster Dorset DT8 3EP 01308862633 School Website
Maiden Beech Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Carl Winch	Lyme Road Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8HG 0 146072677 School Website
St Bartholomews Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Coward	Kithill Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AS 0 146072829 School Website
Perrott Hill Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Alex Mccullough	North Perrott Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7SL 146072051 School Website
Ashlands Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Ball	North Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7AL 0 146073437 School Website
Wadham School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Burgas	Mount Pleasant Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7NT 01460270123 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 2.86 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 9.52 Miles

Maiden Newton Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE 9.80 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 9.84 Miles

Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 10.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dave's Taxi 07532 211270 22 Tunnel Rd, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BN 2.19 Miles
Beaminster Taxis 01308 862894 212 Gerrards Green, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3ED 2.67 Miles
Steve's Cabs 01308 861010 73 Flaxfield Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EY 2.71 Miles
Currans Private Hire 01460 271625 Oak Dr, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7DN 3.86 Miles
Pete's Taxis 01308 488790 37 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS 4.75 Miles
Tims Taxis 01308 488010 16 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS 4.75 Miles
Stennings Minibus And Taxis 01460 75089 The Old Garage, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 4.88 Miles
Airline 01935 414444 The Court Yard, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NH 4.88 Miles
Special Event Cars 01460 75359 54 Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NN 5.05 Miles
Bridport Taxis 01308 424252 223 Orchard Av, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5RJ 6.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ammonite Health Partnership (Tunnel Road Surgery)	24 Tunnel Road Beaminster Dorset DT8 3AB
Barton House Med Practice 01308 861938	Barton House Med Practice Beaminster Dorset DT8 3EQ
Crewkerne Health Centre, Crewkerne 01460 72435	Crewkerne Health Centre Middle Path Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8BX
The Henhayes Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	South Street Crewkerne TA18 8DA
The Henhayes Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	South Street Crewkerne TA18 8DA

Local Stores

Beaminster
23 The Square
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3AU
01308 862226
shop.4815@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.44 miles

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SPAR Orchard Way
Mosterton Village shop
Orchard Way
Mosterton
DT8 3LT
01308 301296
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Beaminster (Girling &Amp; Bowditch Vet Surgeons Beaminster)
Honeysuckle Veterinary Surgery Tunnel Road Beaminster Dorset DT8 3HB 01308 862 312 beaminster@medivet.co.uk Website 1.64 miles
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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Crewkerne
Tower Hill Road Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8EQ 01460 72443 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 3.37 miles
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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Unit 1 Lower Coombe Coombe Farm Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8RL 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 4.13 miles

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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
The Transmission Hall Rampisham Business Centre Rampisham Down Maiden Newton Dorset DT2 0HS 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 6.12 miles
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Haydon Veterinary Centre
Gore Cross Veterinary Clinic Corbin Way Bridport Dorset DT6 3UX 01308 456808 haydon@haydonvets.com Website 6.18 miles
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Bredy Veterinary Centre
Sea Road North Bridport Dorset DT6 4RR 01308 456 771 bredyvets@bredyvets.co.uk Website 6.81 miles
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771

Local Dog Walks

Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife. DT6 6JW 7.36 miles From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.

Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :( Langdon Ln Lancashire 7.45 miles From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!

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Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 7.76 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 7.84 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 8.00 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 8.08 miles

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Weather Forecast

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