Welcome to Cheldon

Cheldon is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the border with Somerset. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of green. The River Exe runs through the village, providing a picturesque backdrop for visitors and residents alike.

The village of Cheldon has a rich history, dating back to the 11th century. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book, which was a survey of England conducted by William the Conqueror in 1086. The village was originally a farming community, with many of the residents working in agriculture. Over the years, the village has grown and developed, but it has managed to maintain its rural charm and character.

Today, Cheldon is a peaceful and tranquil village, with a close-knit community of residents. There are several local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a church. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a pottery studio. Visitors to Cheldon can enjoy the beautiful countryside, take a stroll along the river, or explore the local area, which is home to a number of historic sites and attractions.

Local Schools

School	Details
East Worlington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Johnson	East Worlington Crediton Devon EX17 4TS 01884861722 School Website
Chulmleigh Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Johnson	Beacon Road Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7AA 01769580535 School Website
Chulmleigh Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Michael Johnson	Beacon Road Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7AA 01769580215 School Website
Lapford Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Johnson	Eastington Road Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6QE 0 136383292 School Website
Morchard Bishop Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Butler	Church Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6PJ 1363877328 School Website
Witheridge Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Fore Street Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8AH 1884860518 School Website
Kings Nympton Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Fenemore	Kings Nympton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9SP 01769580512 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
Copplestone Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mellor	Bewsley Hill Copplestone Crediton Devon EX17 5NX 0 136384265 School Website
Winkleigh Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Fenemore	Farmer Frank's Lane Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JQ 0 183783354 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 3.29 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 3.59 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 5.09 Miles

Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 5.34 Miles

Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 6.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Adriens Private Hire 01769 573513 6 Spearfield Close, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4SE 7.58 Miles
Chulmleigh And Witheridge Taxi 07922 131473 Simmons Farm &Amp; Holidays, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9NU 7.59 Miles
South Molton Taxis Service Ltd 01769 573636 Dominick's Close/Parsonage La, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AX 7.93 Miles
A And L Taxis 01769 572169 1/Westhill/Pathfields Business Pk, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BS 8.40 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 8.49 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 10.01 Miles
Express Cars Of Crediton 01363 777177 56 Exhibition Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1BY 10.40 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 13.21 Miles
Castle Executive Travel 07976 144554 84 Brewin Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5DP 13.41 Miles
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 13.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cheldon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stone Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chawleigh Square Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Molland Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Davids Land Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Worlington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forches Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old East Worlington Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drayford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horseford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastington Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Homeleigh House Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Saxtons Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fourways Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wallingbrook Health Centre 01769 580295	Wallingbrook Health Ctr Back Lane Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7DL
The Surgery Morchard Bishop	Chulmleigh Road Morchard Bishop Devon EX17 6NZ
Mid Devon Medical Practice 01884 860205	Witheridge Medical Centre Cannington Rd, Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8EZ
Bow Medical Practice 01363 82333	Iter Cross Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6FB
Winkleigh Surgery 01769 580269	15 Southerhay Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JH

Local Stores

Bow - Burston Cross Road
Burston Cross
Burston Road
Crediton
Devon
EX17 6LA
01363 82986
Store Website
7.43 miles

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SPAR Lapford Cross
Lapford Cross
Crediton
EX17 6QT
01363 83847
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
Popes Lane Surgery Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6PU 01363 83317 3.49 miles

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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
5 Chapple Road Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8AS 01884 860236 4.35 miles

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Equus Vets
Newton Lane Zeal Monachorum Crediton Devon EX17 6LL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 6.33 miles

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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Winkleigh
Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 01837 83240 lab@westridgevets.co.uk Website 7.45 miles

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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Horsepond Veterinary Centre Horsepond Meadow South Molton Devon EX36 4EJ 01769 572226 horsepond@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 7.53 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 7.72 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 3.14 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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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 4.56 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 6.46 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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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 14.66 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Brampford Speke
Turn Left At Post Office In Stoke Canon And Go Over The Train Tracks. Free Parking. Follow Footpath Through The Fields, Past The Stream And Over Several Gates And Bridges. You Can Either Divert And Have A Drink In The Pub (Check Pub Times) Or Continue On The Footpath, Past The Old Train Stop And Follow The Signs For The Footpath. You Will Continue Through Open Fields, Past Another Stream And Through A Farm. You Will Finally Come To The Road, Turn Right And Follow It Until You Reach Your Car, Green Ln Lancashire 15.78 miles

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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 16.92 miles

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