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

Light sleet showers

Temp: 4°C

Feels Like: -2.8°C

Wind: 32.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Withypool Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:14:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Thorne
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Street
Weekday Last Collection:15:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Stones Cross
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downscombe
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Larcombe Foot
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkridge
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandway
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Steep
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winsford
Weekday Last Collection:14:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Luckwell Bridge
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridgetown
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Anstey
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Molland Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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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
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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
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Deer

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Glenmore House Veterinary Surgery
26 Glenmore Road
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 5BH
01643 703175
10.27 miles
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Cats

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

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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
Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Equines

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

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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
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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
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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
Location
what3words
calm.spouse.ruling
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
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