Welcome to Alverdiscott

Alverdiscott is a small village located in the Torridge district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the A3125 road, which connects the towns of Barnstaple and Bideford. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the St. Alverdiscott Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

The village of Alverdiscott has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a small population of around 200 people. The village is home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall.

Despite its small size, Alverdiscott is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Devon. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, and there are plenty of walking and cycling trails in the area. Visitors can also explore the nearby towns of Barnstaple and Bideford, which offer a range of attractions and amenities. Overall, Alverdiscott is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4.1°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Horwood And Newton Tracey Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Lovacott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PU 01271858373 School Website
East The Water Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Buckeridge	Mines Road Bideford Devon EX39 4BZ 01237475178 School Website
Holywell Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robinne Lowrey	Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3HZ 1271345908 School Website
Great Torrington School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Andrew Bloodworth	Calvesford Road Torrington Devon EX38 7DJ 01805623531 School Website
On Track Education Barnstaple Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Roberts	Narita House Fishleigh Rd, Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD 1271372269 School Website
The Shoreline Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Russell Clarke	Fishleigh Road Roundswell Devon EX31 3UD 1271386333 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
Roundswell Community Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Kate Fairbrother	Roundswell School, Claypits Road Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3WJ 1271445111 School Website
Bishops Tawton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Smallwood	School Lane Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AE 01271343002 School Website
Instow Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Mardling	Rectory Lane Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LU 01271860545 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 3.82 Miles

Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 5.06 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 5.65 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 7.46 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 10.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fair Oak Campers 01805 624246 Fair Oak Farm, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HD 2.13 Miles
Value Taxi 01271 327777 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 3.36 Miles
Value Cars 01271 327777 Woodland View, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 3.36 Miles
Value Cars 01271 377771 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 3.36 Miles
Mr And Mrs Taxis 01237 424294 19 Karen Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PQ 3.38 Miles
Checkered Cabs 07790 926770 14 Goaman Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4HB 3.49 Miles
Scott's Taxis 01237 421487 21 Heathfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BU 3.65 Miles
R And D Travel 01805 622707 33 Dartington Fields, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DL 3.66 Miles
Alpha Cars 01237 475949 11 Clifton St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4ET 3.88 Miles
Quay Cars 01237 474747 2 Queen Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JG 4.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alversdiscott Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alverdiscott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Tracey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lovacott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntshaw Water Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntshaw Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horwood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gammaton Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harracott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Yarnscombe Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westacombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wearland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wooda Surgery 01237 471071	The Wooda Surgery Clarence Wharf Barnstaple Street Bideford, Devon EX39 4AU
Torrington Health Centre 01805 622247	Torrington Health Centre New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EL
Castle Gardens Surgery 07805 623222	Castle Gardens Surgery Castle Hill Gardens Torrington Devon EX38 8EU
Fremington Medical Centre 01271 376655	11-13 Beards Road Fremington Barnstaple EX31 2PG
Bideford Medical Centre 01237 476363	Bideford Medical Centre Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AF

Local Stores

Torrington
22 South Street
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8AA
01805 622267
Store Website
4.18 miles

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SPAR Barton Tors
76 - 77 Barton Tors
Bideford
EX39 4HA
01237 472977
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 3.23 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Hatchmoor Veterinary Practice
7 Devon Units Hatchmoor Industrial Estate Torrington Devon EX38 7HP 01805 624431 vets@hatchmoorvets.co.uk Website 3.68 miles
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Animals Treated
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Torch Farm And Equine - Roundswell
Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 879516 info@torchfarmvets.com Website 4.00 miles
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24 Hour Emergency Service
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24 Hour Emergency Service

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 371115 info@chartervets.com Website 4.00 miles
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Animals Treated
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Torbridge Veterinary Centre
New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EJ 01805 622100 torrington@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 4.03 miles

Animals Treated
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 4.05 miles
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Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	15:00
Sun	closed	closed

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 3.83 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 5.73 miles

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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 8.93 miles Beach

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

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 11.62 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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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 13.37 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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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light freezing rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-11.7°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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