Welcome to Withypool

Withypool is a small village located in the heart of Somerset, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Barle and is surrounded by the beautiful Exmoor National Park. Withypool is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery, go hiking, fishing, and explore the local history and culture.

The village has a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age, and there are many ancient sites and monuments in the area. One of the most notable is the Withypool Stone Circle, which is believed to be over 4,000 years old. The village also has a beautiful church, St. Andrew's, which dates back to the 13th century and is a popular attraction for visitors.

Withypool is a peaceful and tranquil place, with a strong sense of community. The village has a small shop, a post office, and a pub, The Royal Oak, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves delicious food and drink, and is a great place to relax and soak up the atmosphere of this charming village. Withypool is a hidden gem in the heart of Somerset, and is well worth a visit for anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing break in the countryside.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 0.5°C

Wind: 18.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Exford Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Philp	Exford Minehead Somerset TA24 7PP 01643831365 School Website
Cutcombe Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Naomi Philp	Wheddon Cross Minehead Somerset TA24 7DZ 01643841462 School Website
East Anstey Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Gurney	East Anstey Tiverton Devon EX16 9JP 01398341369 School Website
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd T/A The Libra School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Crosby	Edgemoor Court South Radworthy South Molton Devon EX36 3LN 1598740044 School Website
All Saints C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Keith Mansell	Fishers Mead Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EN 01398323231 School Website
Dulverton Middle And Community School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Keith Mansell	Barns Close West Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EE 01398323223 School Website
St Dubricius Church Of England Va School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Sparks	Parsons Street Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8QJ 01643862249 School Website
North Molton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Fernyhough	Fore Street North Molton South Molton Devon EX36 3HL 1598740343 School Website
Timberscombe Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Angela Hall	Timberscombe Minehead Somerset TA24 7TY 01643841259 School Website
Bishops Nympton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Gurney	Bishops Nympton South Molton Devon EX36 4PU 01769550387 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 16.22 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 16.46 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 17.22 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 17.58 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 17.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Winsford Hire 01643 851232 Fairfield, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7JE 3.65 Miles
1St Call Exmoor Taxis 07826 212511 26 Bay Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8NJ 7.66 Miles
Porlock Taxis 01643 862739 Western Cottage, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8PD 7.74 Miles
Grab A Cab 01643 703376 1 Abbots Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8UF 9.31 Miles
Gemini Taxis 01643 705555 16 Whitworth Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8ED 9.39 Miles
A C Taxis 01643 707172 11 Periton Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8AH 9.40 Miles
Lynx Taxis 01643 708888 1 Higher Park, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8AP 9.53 Miles
Chris's Taxis 01643 706656 40 Poundfield Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5ER 9.64 Miles
South West Taxis 01643 707444 10 Townsend Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG 9.91 Miles
Tony's Taxis 01643 702424 22 Watery La, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NZ 10.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Withypool Post Office Collection Today available until:14:30 Weekday Last Collection:14:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thorne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Street Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stones Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downscombe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Larcombe Foot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Steep No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winsford Collection Today available until:14:15 Weekday Last Collection:14:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Luckwell Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridgetown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Anstey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Molland Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Exmoor Medical Centre 01398 323333	Oldberry House Fishers Mead Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EN
Porlock Medical Centre	Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8PJ
Minehead Medical Centre 01643 703441	2 Irnham Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5DL
South Molton Medical Centre 01769 573101	South Molton Medical Ctr 9-10 East Street South Molton Devon EX36 3BZ
Dunster & Porlock Surgeries 01643 821244	Dunster And Porlock Surge West Street Dunster Somerset TA24 6SN

Local Stores

Dulverton
Doone House
Fore Street
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9EX
01398 323241
Store Website
6.32 miles

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SPAR Porlock
High Street
Porlock
TA24 8PU
01643 862515
Store Website
7.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dulverton Veterinary Practice
Dulverton Veterinary Centre Duckpaddle Dulverton Somerset TA22 9HJ 01398 323285 6.31 miles

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Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 9.92 miles
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Market Veterinary Centre
The Surgery 2 Southley Road South Molton Devon EX36 4BL 01769 572176 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 10.26 miles
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Glenmore House Veterinary Surgery
26 Glenmore Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5BH 01643 703175 10.27 miles

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White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Stephenson Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5EB 01643 703649 info@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk Website 10.28 miles
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White Lodge Equine And Farm Clinic Ltd
Ellicombe Farm Ellicombe Minehead Somerset TA24 6TP 01643 703649 farm@whitelodgeclinic.co.uk Website 10.34 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Dunkery Beacons
Beautiful Place To Walk. Takes You To The Highest Point In Exmoor National Park. Lots Of Moorland, Woodlands, Rivers And Patched Walks In Many Different Directions. The Views At The Top Are Stunning. There Is Livestock And Wildlife Around So It Is Best To Keep Your Dog On A Lead If They Will Chase Them. Unnamed Road Minehead Lancashire TA24 7AT 4.67 miles

Location what3words winemaker.hillside.receive

Bridgetown Exton Somerset
This 7Km (4Mile) Walk Starts From The Entrance To The Exe Valley Caravan Park In Bridgetown (Grid Ref: Ss 923 332). It Takes You Along The River Exe And Then Up Over Farm Land Back To The Road. From Here You Can Either Repeat The Route Back To The Start Or Continue Looping Back Through Exton And Ending At The The Badger's Holt Pub In Bridgetown (Opened At 6Pm At The Time Of Walking). 9 Week Ln Dulverton Lancashire TA22 9JL 4.97 miles

Location what3words published.movement.bolt

Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Is The Highest Point On Exmoor. It's Well Pathed From A Number Of Side Of The Road Car Parit's A Remote, High Area, And Needs Good Footwear And Energetic Dogs. Be Prepared For The Weather To Change And It Be Colder Than You May Be Used To, Even In Summer. You'll Need Water For Both Yourself And The Dogs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 5.32 miles

Location what3words shallower.sand.fatigued

Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 10.44 miles Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.

Dunster Beach
Beach Walk With Parking - You Can Walk Either To Blue Anchor Bay One Way (Driftwood Cafe Is Dog Friendly) And Minehead The Other Or Just Stay And Play On This Massive Beach When The Tide Is Out. There Is Also A Beach Cafe On The Dunster Beach Site And Food Kiosk In The Public Car Park. The Cafe Has Dog Water Bowls Outside, The Whole Of The Beach Site Has Dog Waste Bins And Sits On The South West Coastal Path. Dogs Have To Be Kept On A Lead On The Site Area, But Can Be Off The Lead Below The High Tide Line. Dunster Beach Shop Dunster Beach Chalets Dunster Minehead TA24 6TH 11.17 miles Ta24 6Th

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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 18.01 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.

Location what3words arrival.invoices.deserved

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	16.9°C	18.1°C	9.3°C	5°C	5.2°C

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Feels Like	4.6°C	4.4°C	4.4°C	4.5°C	4.4°C	5.2°C	7.1°C	10.3°C	10.6°C	7.7°C	4.6°C	3.6°C

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