Welcome to Hatherleigh

Hatherleigh is a small market town located in the heart of Devon, England. The town is situated on the River Lew and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for tourists. Hatherleigh has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, and many of its buildings and landmarks reflect this. The town is home to a number of independent shops, cafes, and pubs, as well as a weekly market that has been held since the 13th century.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hatherleigh is the Church of St. John the Baptist. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. It features a beautiful tower and spire, as well as a number of interesting architectural features. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Another popular attraction in Hatherleigh is the Tarka Trail. The trail is a 180-mile walking and cycling route that runs through the heart of Devon. It passes through Hatherleigh and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The trail is a great way to explore the area and is suitable for all ages and abilities. There are also a number of other walking and cycling routes in the area, making Hatherleigh a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 12°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alan Monger	South Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JB 01837810248 School Website
Highampton Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Luxford	Highampton Beaworthy Devon EX21 5LE 1409231339 School Website
Northlew And Ashbury Parochial Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janine Cook	Northlew Okehampton Devon EX20 3PB 1409221420 School Website
Exbourne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Tara Penny	Exbourne Okehampton Devon EX20 3SQ 1837851205 School Website
The Clinton Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Drew	Merton Okehampton Devon EX20 3EQ 1805603357 School Website
Black Torrington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Luxford	Black Torrington Beaworthy Devon EX21 5PU 1409231262 School Website
Dolton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Drew	The Square Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8QF 1805804315 School Website
Acorn School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Ms Zoey Shelley	Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 3301358201 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
Okehampton Primary School And Foundation Unit Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Co Headteacher Sally Huxen	Glendale Road Okehampton Devon EX20 1JB 183752866 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 6.99 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 9.78 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 10.48 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 10.87 Miles

Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 11.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 5.99 Miles
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 6.26 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01837 53054 24 North Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AR 6.40 Miles
Okehampton Taxis 01837 53555 Market St, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN 6.40 Miles
Oak's Taxis 01837 55025 2 Domehayes Ter, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JN 6.45 Miles
Nigels Taxi Cab 01837 52010 70 Moyses Meadow, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JY 6.57 Miles
Eds Taxis 01837 318407 10 Row Tor Close, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1TE 6.79 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 7.79 Miles
Star Cars 07850 026130 3 Halsdon Ter, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8DY 9.58 Miles
R And D Travel 01805 622707 33 Dartington Fields, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DL 9.76 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hatherleigh Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Oakfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Old Monkokehampton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westacott Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hatherleigh Medical Centre	Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton EX20 3HZ
Black Torrington Surgery 01409 231628	Blake House Black Torrington Beaworthy Devon EX21 5QE
Winkleigh Surgery 01769 580269	15 Southerhay Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JH
Okehampton Medical Centre 01837 52233	Okehampton Medical Centre East Street Okehampton Devon EX20 1AY
Okehampton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	East Street Okehampton EX20 1AY

Local Stores

Hatherleigh
24 Bridge Street
Hatherleigh
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 3HY
01837 810249
Store Website
0.07 miles

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SPAR Church Street
Church Street
Dolton
Winkleigh
EX19 8QE
01805 804205
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equus Vets
Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 0.17 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group Limited
The Bridge Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 0.17 miles

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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Winkleigh
Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 01837 83240 lab@westridgevets.co.uk Website 5.89 miles

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Okeford Veterinary Centre - Okehampton
The Veterinary Clinic School Way Okehampton Devon EX20 1EU 01837 52148 rosie@okefordvets.co.uk Website 6.38 miles
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North Park Veterinary Group
Unit 1 Cranmere Road Exeter Indistrial Estate Okehampton Devon EX20 1UE 01837 658777 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 6.71 miles
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Equus Vets
Cranmere Road Exeter Road Industrial Estate Okehampton Devon EX20 1UE 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 6.71 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 6.95 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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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 9.28 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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Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 10.22 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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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 14.42 miles

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 15.47 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 17.63 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Patchy rain nearby	Moderate rain at times	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	21.2°C	20.9°C	20.8°C	19.9°C	18.9°C	20.4°C	22.1°C	22.9°C	23.9°C	22.9°C	19.8°C	17.4°C
Feels Like	21.2°C	20.9°C	20.8°C	19.9°C	18.9°C	20.4°C	24°C	24.6°C	24.8°C	24.7°C	19.8°C	17.4°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	16°C	15.5°C	15.1°C	13.3°C	15.9°C	18.8°C	20.8°C	22°C	22.5°C	21.8°C	19°C	16.7°C
Feels Like	16°C	15.4°C	15°C	13.3°C	15.9°C	18.8°C	20.8°C	24.2°C	24.5°C	21.8°C	19°C	16.7°C

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

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain shower	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain shower	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	15.5°C	14.7°C	14.5°C	14.9°C	15.5°C	18.1°C	21.2°C	23.2°C	24°C	23.7°C	20.7°C	18.8°C
Feels Like	15.5°C	14°C	13.5°C	14.7°C	15.4°C	18°C	21.2°C	24.9°C	25.5°C	25.4°C	20.7°C	18.8°C

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