Welcome to Blackwell

Blackwell is a small village located in the heart of Devon, England. The village is known for its picturesque landscapes and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a small community of friendly locals who are always happy to welcome visitors and share their knowledge of the area. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the most notable features of Blackwell is its historic church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The church is surrounded by a peaceful graveyard, which is home to many historic graves and monuments. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the graveyard and admire the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Blackwell is also home to a number of quaint shops and cafes, which offer a range of locally sourced products and delicious homemade treats. Visitors can sample traditional Devonshire cream teas, browse handmade crafts and souvenirs, or simply relax with a cup of coffee and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The village is also home to a number of walking trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and are a great way to explore the area. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or an active adventure, Blackwell has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 3.3°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Jacobstow Community Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mikaela Rofe	Jacobstow Bude Cornwall EX23 0BR 1840230337 School Website
Warbstow Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Bancroft	Warbstow Launceston Cornwall PL15 8UP 1566781388 School Website
Otterham Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs H Ward	Marshgate Camelford Cornwall PL32 9YW 1840261344 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
North Petherwin School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Jonathan Phillpotts	Brazzacott North Petherwin Launceston Cornwall PL15 8NE 01566785886 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
Boscastle Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sara Haden	Fore Street Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0AU 01840250329
Egloskerry Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Davey	Egloskerry Launceston Cornwall PL15 8RT 1566785372 School Website
Bridgerule Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Goodwin	Bridgerule Holsworthy Devon EX22 7EN 1288381366 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Liskeard Station Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4DX 19.46 Miles

Bodmin Parkway Station Approach, Off Liskeard Road, Near Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4BB 19.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Cars 07814 926401 7 Boundary Drive, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0ED 5.90 Miles
Launceston Taxis 01566 785364 4 Hellescott Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8LN 6.21 Miles
Camelot Taxis 01840 770172 Nowethdene/Paradise Rd, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0BL 6.85 Miles
Bea Line Taxis 07747 196090 5 Berries Mount, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8AP 7.02 Miles
Seagull Cabs 01288 356761 18A The Crescent, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LE 7.17 Miles
B And S Taxis 07889 833127 Veales Farm, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6LJ 7.46 Miles
Rdc Car Sales 01566 86618 Rudona, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8QR 7.54 Miles
Curtis Cars Of Cornwall 07791 192021 Diddies Rd, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9DW 7.62 Miles
Rob's Travel Of Bude 07771 824141 Ocean View Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NH 7.78 Miles
Trevs Taxi 07799 663217 33 Downs View, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8RG 7.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ferrets Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jacobstow Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Gennys Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Langdon Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trewint Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosecare Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poundstock Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trehausa Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canworthy Water Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warbstow Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Treskinnick Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tremayna Chapel Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trebreak Corner Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crackington Haven Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trelash Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bottreaux Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bottreaux Surgery Boscastle PL35 0BG
Bottreaux Surgery 01840 250209	Bottreaux Surgery Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0BG
Neetside Surgery 01288 270580	Neetside Surgery Methodist Church Hall Leven Road, Bude Cornwall EX23 8LA
Stratton Medical Centre 01288 352133	Stratton Medical Centre Hospital Road, Stratton Bude Cornwall EX23 9BP
Bosvena Health - Polyphant House	Bowden-Derra Park Polyphant Launceston PL15 7PU

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Giles &Amp; Parsons Farm Vets Ltd
West Roose Otterham Camelford Cornwall PL32 9YP 01840214973 info@gpfarmvets.co.uk Website 3.19 miles

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St Boniface Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Units 4D &Amp; 4E Kings Hill Industrial Estate Bude Cornwall EX23 8QN Website 6.84 miles

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Tamar Vets Ltd
9 Strand Bude Cornwall EX23 8QU 01288 354796 bradworthy@tamarvets.co.uk Website 7.31 miles
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Hillhead Nr Stratton Bude Cornwall EX23 9AB 01288 359500 stratton.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 7.35 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Trethorne Kennards House Launceston Cornwall PL15 8QE 01566 86985 launceston.farm@penbodevets.co.uk Website 8.91 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Valley Truckle Inns Park Camelford Cornwall PL32 9RX 01840 213277 camelford.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 9.44 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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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 5.37 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)

Location what3words encounter.speedy.unhelpful

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 6.52 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.

Cardinham Woods
Cardinham Woods Are A Beautiful Mixed Woodland. Here, We List Three Circular Walks With Varied Length, To Suit All Abilities. PL30 4AL 18.38 miles Cardinham Woods Are Located Just Off The A30 Near Bodmin And Lanhydrock.

Cardinham Woods
Woodland Walk With Plenty Of Options For Routes, Nearly All Of Which Are On The Flat And Either Paved Or At Least A Sand/Gravel Path. Some Routes Follow The River Which Is Fairly Shallow. Margate Ln Bodmin Lancashire PL30 4AL 18.41 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 18.96 miles

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Ethy Woods Lostwithiel
Short Paddles Across Some Man Mad Stepping Stones And A Short Walk Into Some Woods A A Great Circular Walk, 30 Mins - 1 Hr Plus Lostwithiel Lancashire PL22 0NF 23.69 miles Perfect For Dogs Off The Lead, Some Part Will Require A Lead As Cows And Sheep Grazing But Plenty Of Advance Notice And All Finished Off With A Paddle.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.7°C	-5.5°C	-5.5°C	-5.1°C	-5°C	-4.6°C	-4°C	-2.5°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-3.1°C	-3.8°C

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