Welcome to Skilling

Skilling is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the River Frome and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Skilling is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty of rural England.

The village of Skilling has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, Skilling is a peaceful and quiet village that is home to a small community of residents who are proud of their heritage and traditions.

Skilling is a great place to visit if you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a great place to go for a walk or a bike ride. There are also plenty of local pubs and restaurants where you can enjoy a meal or a drink with friends and family. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a family holiday, Skilling is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Langtree Community School And Nursery Unit
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Melanie Smallwood
Langtree
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8NF
01805601354
School Website
Buckland Brewer Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Matt Cole
Buckland Brewer
Bideford
Devon
EX39 5LX
01237451315
School Website
Monkleigh Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Reeves
Monkleigh
Bideford
Devon
EX39 5JY
01805623269
School Website
Marland School
Foundation Special School
Ages:8-16
Head Teacher
Mr Keith Bennett
Peters Marland
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8QQ
01805601324
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
Shebbear College
Other Independent School
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Mr Charlie Jenkins
Shebbear
Beaworthy
Devon
EX21 5HJ
01409282000
School Website
Parkham Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Matt Cole
Parkham
Bideford
Devon
EX39 5PL
01237451334
School Website
Shebbear Community School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nick Alford
Shebbear
Beaworthy
Devon
EX21 5SG
01409281220
School Website
Great Torrington School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Miss Andrew Bloodworth
Calvesford Road
Torrington
Devon
EX38 7DJ
01805623531
School Website
West Croft School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Charlene Marston
Coronation Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3DE
01237473548
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chapelton (Devon)
Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ
10.69 Miles
Umberleigh
Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB
11.63 Miles
Portsmouth Arms
Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB
11.64 Miles
Barnstaple
Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU
12.53 Miles
Kings Nympton
South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU
13.93 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Star Cars
07850 026130
3 Halsdon Ter, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8DY
3.83 Miles
R And D Travel
01805 622707
33 Dartington Fields, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DL
4.55 Miles
Fair Oak Campers
01805 624246
Fair Oak Farm, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HD
5.45 Miles
Brians Taxis
01237 470533
7 Brennacott Rd, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3EZ
5.90 Miles
Torridge Taxi
01237 422632
117 Devonshire Pk, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JF
6.09 Miles
Checkered Cabs
07790 926770
14 Goaman Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4HB
6.12 Miles
Alpha Cars
01237 475949
11 Clifton St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4ET
6.21 Miles
Mr And Mrs Taxis
01237 424294
19 Karen Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PQ
6.27 Miles
Planit X Carz
01237 700441
18 Harlseywood, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FB
6.34 Miles
Scott's Taxis
01237 421487
21 Heathfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BU
6.39 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Langtree Post Office
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Stibbs Cross
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Tythecott
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Old Frithelstockstone Post Office
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Downmoor
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Thorne Cross
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Langtree Week
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Catsborough Cross
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Berry Cross
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Frithelstock
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Rowden
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Monkleigh Village
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Newton St Petrock
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Old Buckland Brewer Post Office
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Marland Church
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Castle Gardens Surgery
07805 623222
Castle Gardens Surgery
Castle Hill Gardens
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8EU
Torrington Health Centre
01805 622247
Torrington Health Centre
New Road
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8EL
Bideford Medical Centre
01237 476363
Bideford Medical Centre
Abbotsham Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3AF
Wooda Surgery
01237 471071
The Wooda Surgery
Clarence Wharf
Barnstaple Street
Bideford, Devon
EX39 4AU
Black Torrington Surgery
01409 231628
Blake House
Black Torrington
Beaworthy
Devon
EX21 5QE
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Local Stores

Torrington
22 South Street
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8AA
01805 622267
Store Website
3.95 miles
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SPAR Bideford
SPAR Blights Motors
Handy Cross
Clovelly Road
Bideford
EX39 3ET
01237 427118
Store Website
5.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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

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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Caddsdown Industrial Park
Clovelly Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3DX
01237 472075
torbridge@torbridgegroup.co.uk
Website
5.70 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
6.26 miles
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Disabled public access

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Penbode Vets Ltd
Ashleigh House
The Square
Bradworthy
Devon
EX22 7SZ
01409 241241
Bradworthy.pets@penbodevets.co.uk
Website
7.26 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

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Medivet Northam (Witten Park Vets)
Heywood Road
Northam
Devon
EX39 3QA
01237 473278
northam@medivet.co.uk
Website
7.34 miles
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Open at weekends

Client car park

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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
6.25 miles

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S W Coast Path
Northam
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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
13.18 miles

Beach
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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land
Bude Hill
Winkleigh
Lancashire
EX19 8LD
13.99 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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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
14.07 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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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
14.63 miles

Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.
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