Welcome to Dunsford

Dunsford is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque thatched cottages, historic church, and charming village green. Dunsford is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the natural beauty of Dartmoor and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the village.

One of the main attractions in Dunsford is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window and a unique bell tower. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to several historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in Dunsford is the village green, which is a great place to relax and enjoy a picnic. The green is surrounded by thatched cottages and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Dunsford is also a great base for exploring Dartmoor National Park. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including wild ponies, deer, and birds of prey. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horse riding on the many trails that crisscross the park. There are also several historic sites to explore, including ancient stone circles and Bronze Age settlements. Overall, Dunsford is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: -0.7°C

Feels Like: -2°C

Wind: 2.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dunsford Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Grimley	Dunsford Exeter Devon EX6 7DD 1626572971 School Website
Christow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Amy Yeo	Dry Lane Christow Exeter Devon EX6 7PE 01647252542 School Website
Doddiscombsleigh Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martin Harding	Doddiscombsleigh Exeter Devon EX6 7PR 01647252253 School Website
Tedburn St Mary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Keay	School Lane Tedburn St Mary Exeter Devon EX6 6AA 164761338 School Website
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Robin Scott	Church Lane Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6HY 164724817 School Website
Running Deer School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Hurst	Butterdon Wood Willingstone Moretonhampstead TQ13 8PY 1647279328 School Website
Moretonhampstead Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alexandra Waterman	Betton Way Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8NA 01647440482 School Website
Hennock Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Martin	Hennock Bovey Tracey Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9QB 1626833233 School Website
Ide Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Alice Purcell	High Street Ide Exeter Devon EX2 9RN 1392259964 School Website
Barley Lane School Foundation Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr David Jones	Barley Lane St Thomas Exeter Devon EX4 1TA 01392430774 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yeoford Station Approach, Yeoford, Devon, EX17 5JB 6.34 Miles

Exeter St Thomas Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1AJ 6.53 Miles

Crediton Station Approach, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BY 6.62 Miles

Exeter St Davids Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT 6.66 Miles

Exeter Central Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SB 6.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
South West Camper Hire 01392 811931 The Barn, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2HH 3.53 Miles
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 5.96 Miles
Tudor Taxis 07753 454329 252 Exwick Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2BA 6.34 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01392 427699 17 Old Bakery Cl, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2UZ 6.47 Miles
Travel Connections 01392 422422 57 Beaufort Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9AA 6.54 Miles
The Sowton And Topsham Cab Co 01392 879090 57 Beaufort Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9AA 6.54 Miles
Bovey Cars 01626 834163 22 Mary Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9HE 6.58 Miles
Carrs Cars 01392 833533 13 Gissons Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7UB 6.64 Miles
Capital Taxis 01392 433433 3 Isambard Parade, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4BX 6.65 Miles
Anthonys Cars 01392 203313 St Andrews Yard, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8EP 6.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dunsford Post Office Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Christow Surgery	Layne Fields Christow Devon EX6 7NY
Pathfinder Surgery	Pathfinder Village Exeter Devon EX6 6BT
Cheriton Bishop Surgery 01647 24272	The Surgery Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6JA
Moretonhampstead Health Centre 01647 440591	The Health Centre Embleford Crescent Newton Abbott Devon TQ13 8LW
St Thomas Medical Group 01392 676676	St Thomas Health Centre Cowick Street, St Thomas Exeter Devon EX4 1HJ

Local Stores

Moretonhampstead
Court Street
Moretonhampstead
Mortonhampstead
Devon
TQ13 8NE
01647 440253
Store Website
4.20 miles

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SPAR Alphington
SPAR
30 Myrtle Close
Ide Lane, Alphington
Exeter
EX2 8UX
01392 258103
Store Website
6.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Moorgate Veterinary Group
Old Mines Road Christow Exeter Devon EX6 7PL 01626 833023 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 2.19 miles
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St Boniface Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Rooms Rear Tedburn St Mary Village Hall Tedburn St Mary Tedburn Exeter Devon EX6 6DZ 01363 772860 info@stbonifacevets.co.uk Website 3.18 miles

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Moorgate Veterinary Group
31 Court Street Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8LG 01647 440441 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 4.30 miles
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Phoenix Equine
Middle Mapstone Farm Mapstone Hill Lustleigh Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9SE 01626 336538 devonhorsedoctor@gmail.com Website 5.02 miles


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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
101 Buddle Lane St. Thomas Exeter Devon EX4 1QS 01392 250000 buddle@cityvets.co.uk Website 6.17 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
12 Lovelace Gardens Alphington Exeter Devon EX2 8XQ 01392 493 999 alphington@cityvets.co.uk Website 6.57 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Tottiford Reservoir
My Dog Adores This Walk, Lots Of Water And Wooded Area To Run Around In. Can Get Rather Muddy In Wetter Times Of The Year. Tottiford Reservoir Lancashire 3.74 miles

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 4.34 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Haldon Forest Park
Haldon Forest Has Loads Of Walks And Cycle Trails, There’S Something For Everyone. There’S A Cafe, Cycle And Segway Hire. King'S Rd Exeter Lancashire EX6 7XR 5.16 miles

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Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 6.64 miles

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Exeter Canal
You Can Make This Walk As Long Or Short As You Like. We Parked For Free Just Off The A379 Bridge Road Then Walked Upstream Through The Fields To The Double Locks Pub. (Which Is Very Dog Friendly) 54 Bridge Rd Exeter Lancashire EX2 7BB 7.98 miles

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Stover Country Park
A Lovely Walk Around Stover Lake And The Surrounding Woodland With Lots Of Marked Trails To Make Your Walk As Short Or As Long As You Like. Dogs Can Be Let Off The Lead But Must Be Kept Out Of The Lake. It Is Mostly Flat So Suitable For Wheelchairs And Pushchairs. Toilets Are Available Near The Carpark And There Is A Picnic Area Under The Trees. Carriage Dr Heathfield 8.80 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

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Temp	-10°C	-10.7°C	-11.4°C	-12.1°C	-12.3°C	-11.4°C	-9.5°C	-7.7°C	-7°C	-7.3°C	-8.7°C	-9.4°C
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