Welcome to Whetley Cross

Whetley Cross is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated on the A35 road, which connects the towns of Poole and Dorchester. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the natural beauty of the area. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its friendly community.

One of the main attractions of Whetley Cross is the St. Mary's Church, which is located in the heart of the village. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those who want to explore the history of the area. The church is also used for regular services and is an important part of the community.

Another popular attraction in Whetley Cross is the local pub, The Fox Inn. The pub is a traditional English pub and is known for its friendly atmosphere and excellent food. The pub is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike and is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink after a day of exploring the countryside. The pub also hosts regular events and live music nights, which are popular with the locals.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: 2.1°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bridgerule Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Goodwin	Bridgerule Holsworthy Devon EX22 7EN 1288381366 School Website
Highgate Hill House School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Taylor	Whitstone Holsworthy Devon EX22 6TJ 1288341998 School Website
Whitstone Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Mould	Oak Lane Whitstone Holsworthy Cornwall EX22 6TH 01288341241 School Website
Marhamchurch Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Deidre Petersen	Helebridge Road Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0HY 1288361445 School Website
Stratton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Frances Glasby	New Road Stratton Bude Cornwall EX23 9AP 01288353196 School Website
Budehaven Community School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Wilkes	Valley Road Bude Cornwall EX23 8DQ 01288353271 School Website
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Robinson	Broadclose Hill Bude Cornwall EX23 8DR 1288352731 School Website
Bude Primary Academy - Infants Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Vanessa Holt	Broadclose Hill Bude Cornwall EX23 8EA 1288353798 School Website
Holsworthy Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Smith	Victoria Hill Holsworthy Devon EX22 6JD 1409253430 School Website
The Copper Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:14-18 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Hosie	The Holsworthy Business And Training Centre Western Road Holsworthy Devon EX22 6DH 7779768661 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station

Local Taxis

Taxi
B And S Taxis 07889 833127 Veales Farm, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6LJ 1.67 Miles
A2b Cars 07814 926401 7 Boundary Drive, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0ED 3.07 Miles
Curtis Cars Of Cornwall 07791 192021 Diddies Rd, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9DW 3.23 Miles
Bea Line Taxis 07747 196090 5 Berries Mount, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8AP 3.95 Miles
Seagull Cabs 01288 356761 18A The Crescent, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LE 4.36 Miles
Aob Cars 07813 718673 2 Pannier Market The, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6AN 4.46 Miles
Holsworthy Travel 01409 253962 Bank House/Fry St, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DY 4.52 Miles
Aob Cars 07813 718673 The Square Holsworthy Ex22 6Dl, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DL 4.53 Miles
Trevs Taxi 07799 663217 33 Downs View, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8RG 4.73 Miles
Rob's Travel Of Bude 07771 824141 Ocean View Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NH 4.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bridgerule Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Borough Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newacott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Churchtown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Knowle Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bounds Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Glendoon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Kingford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Launcells Barton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derrill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langford Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Grimscott Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stratton Medical Centre 01288 352133	Stratton Medical Centre Hospital Road, Stratton Bude Cornwall EX23 9BP
Neetside Surgery 01288 270580	Neetside Surgery Methodist Church Hall Leven Road, Bude Cornwall EX23 8LA
Ruby Country Medical Group 01409 253692	Holsworthy Medical Centre Dobles Lane Holsworthy Devon EX22 6GH
Holsworthy Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Holsworthy Medical Centre Dobles Lane Holsworthy EX22 6GH
Holsworthy Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Dobles Lane Holsworthy EX22 6GH

Local Stores

Bude
Burn View Road
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 8AU
01288 352255
shop.4714@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.33 miles

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SPAR Whitstone
Whitstone village Stores
Whitstone
EX22 6TX
01288 341239
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Penbode Vets Ltd
Hillhead Nr Stratton Bude Cornwall EX23 9AB 01288 359500 stratton.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 3.44 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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St Boniface Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Units 4D &Amp; 4E Kings Hill Industrial Estate Bude Cornwall EX23 8QN Website 3.61 miles

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Tamar Vets Ltd
9 Strand Bude Cornwall EX23 8QU 01288 354796 bradworthy@tamarvets.co.uk Website 4.36 miles
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North Park Veterinary Group Ltd
4 The Square Holsworthy Devon EX22 6DL info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 4.55 miles

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Equus Vets Ltd
4 The Square Holsworthy Devon EX22 6DL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 4.55 miles

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Penbode Vets Ltd
North Road Holsworthy Devon EX22 6HB 01409 253822 holsworthy.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 4.62 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Local Dog Walks

Widemouth Bay Bude Canal Cornwall
This 6 To 8 Mile Walk (Depending On How Many Detours You Make) Takes In A Spectacular Stretch Of The South West Coast Path, Bude Beach And The Bude Canal. It Passes By Or Through Three Nature Reserves. Marine Dr Bude Lancashire EX23 0AW 4.42 miles Follow The Coast Road North Out Of Widemouth Bay And Park In The First Coast Path Car Park You Come To On The Left (Grid Ref: Ss 199 032)

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Boscastle Harbour
A Gentle Dog Friendly Walk Around Boscastle Harbour. At The Picturesque Seaside Village Of Boscastle, This Walk Allows You To Take In The River And The Ancient Harbour, Along With Having Some Great Views Of The Sea And Coast. PL35 0HE 12.87 miles From The South On The A39, Turn Right Onto The B3263 And Follow It, Passing Through Several Villages Until You Reach Boscastle. From The North On The A39 Turn Left Onto The B3266 And Continue To Boscastle. The Village Is Well Sign Posted.

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 18.57 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 20.86 miles

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Newbridge River
Lovely Riverside Area, With A Few Different Options Of Different Length Walks (From Around 15 Mins To 45Mins) A390 Callington Lancashire PL17 7HL 22.26 miles

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 23.63 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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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	0.5°C	0.6°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	2.2°C	3°C	4.5°C	5.7°C	5.6°C	4.8°C	4°C	3.6°C
Feels Like	-4.7°C	-4.4°C	-2.5°C	-1.9°C	-1.8°C	-1.1°C	0.9°C	2.5°C	2.5°C	1.8°C	0.9°C	1.2°C

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Temp	2.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	0.6°C	0.4°C	3.3°C	6.3°C	9°C	9.4°C	7.7°C	6.4°C	6°C
Feels Like	0.6°C	0.1°C	-0.4°C	-1.4°C	-1.6°C	0.9°C	4.3°C	7.4°C	7.8°C	5.7°C	4°C	3.6°C

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

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Temp	6.2°C	6.1°C	5.9°C	5.7°C	7.5°C	10.3°C	13.5°C	14.5°C	14.2°C	13.5°C	12.6°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	3.5°C	3.1°C	2.6°C	2.3°C	4.3°C	7.6°C	11.6°C	13°C	12.9°C	12.3°C	11.1°C	6.9°C

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