Welcome to Holsworthy Beacon

Holsworthy Beacon is a prominent hill located in Devon, England. It is situated near the town of Holsworthy and is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The hill offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including the rolling hills of Devon and the rugged coastline of the English Channel. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, deer, and foxes.

The hill has a rich history, dating back to the Bronze Age. Archaeological excavations have revealed the remains of a hillfort on the summit of the hill, which was likely used as a defensive stronghold. The hill was also used as a beacon site during the medieval period, with fires being lit on the summit to warn of approaching enemies. Today, visitors can still see the remains of the beacon platform and enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the hill.

In addition to its natural beauty and historical significance, Holsworthy Beacon is also a popular spot for outdoor activities. The hill is a great place for hiking, with several trails leading to the summit. Visitors can also enjoy picnicking, birdwatching, and stargazing. The area is also popular with paragliders and hang gliders, who take advantage of the hill's strong winds and stunning views. Overall, Holsworthy Beacon is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty and rich history of Devon.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 4.8°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
Holsworthy Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Salvadori Paleotti	Sanders Lane Holsworthy Devon EX22 6HD 01409253700 School Website
The Copper Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:14-18 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Hosie	The Holsworthy Business And Training Centre Western Road Holsworthy Devon EX22 6DH 7779768661 School Website
Holsworthy Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Smith	Victoria Hill Holsworthy Devon EX22 6JD 1409253430 School Website
Bradford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Luxford	Bradford Holemoor Holsworthy Devon EX22 7AB 1409281432 School Website
Bradworthy Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Stephenson	Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7RT 01409241365 School Website
Shebbear Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Alford	Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5SG 01409281220 School Website
Shebbear College Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Charlie Jenkins	Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5HJ 01409282000 School Website
Clawton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maryl Steyn	Clawton Holsworthy Devon EX22 6QN 1409253618 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 16.70 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 17.60 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 17.73 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 18.31 Miles

Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 19.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Classic Carriages 01409 253603 Middle Merryfield, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7BN 0.98 Miles
Holsworthy Cars Taxis 01409 259420 4 Square Park, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7PS 2.45 Miles
Aob Cars 07813 718673 The Square Holsworthy Ex22 6Dl, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DL 2.88 Miles
Holsworthy Travel 01409 253962 Bank House/Fry St, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DY 2.93 Miles
Aob Cars 07813 718673 2 Pannier Market The, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6AN 2.96 Miles
Parker's Cars 07794 637143 Staddon Moor Cottage, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6NH 3.06 Miles
B And S Taxis 07889 833127 Veales Farm, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6LJ 5.64 Miles
Curtis Cars Of Cornwall 07791 192021 Diddies Rd, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9DW 8.06 Miles
A2b Cars 07814 926401 7 Boundary Drive, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0ED 9.01 Miles
Bea Line Taxis 07747 196090 5 Berries Mount, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8AP 9.22 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Holsworthy Beacon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Wonford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Thornbury Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutcombe Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton Damerel Town Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upcott Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dobles Lane Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Old Milton Damerel Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Youldon Moor Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chilsworthy Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crossways Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Sutcombe Village Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanhope Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Holsworthy Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Holsworthy Medical Centre Dobles Lane Holsworthy EX22 6GH
Holsworthy Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Dobles Lane Holsworthy EX22 6GH
Ruby Country Medical Group 01409 253692	Holsworthy Medical Centre Dobles Lane Holsworthy Devon EX22 6GH
Bradworthy Surgery 01409 241215	The New Surgery The Square Bradworthy Holsworthy,Devon EX22 7SY
Black Torrington Surgery 01409 231628	Blake House Black Torrington Beaworthy Devon EX21 5QE

Local Stores

Holsworthy
5-6 Stanhope Square
Holsworthy
Devon
EX22 6AP
01409 254782
Store Website
2.90 miles

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SPAR Bradworthy
Post Office
Bradworthy
Holsworthy
EX22 7SS
01409241887
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Torch Farm And Equine - Holsworthy
Unit 3C West Devon Business Units Neet Way Holsworthy Devon EX22 6ES 01409 331007 info@torchvets.com Website 2.21 miles
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Tamar Vets Ltd
The Old Community Centre North Road Holsworthy Devon EX22 6HJ 01409 254078 holsworthy@tamarvets.co.uk Website 2.45 miles
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Penbode Vets Ltd
North Road Holsworthy Devon EX22 6HB 01409 253822 holsworthy.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 2.72 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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North Park Veterinary Group Ltd
4 The Square Holsworthy Devon EX22 6DL info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 2.85 miles

Animals Treated
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Equus Vets Ltd
4 The Square Holsworthy Devon EX22 6DL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 2.85 miles

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Penbode Vets Ltd
Ashleigh House The Square Bradworthy Devon EX22 7SZ 01409 241241 Bradworthy.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 4.35 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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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 10.45 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)

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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 12.78 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 15.47 miles

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 17.83 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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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 19.00 miles Beach

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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 19.03 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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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-15.3°C	-16.3°C	-17.9°C	-16.2°C	-15.9°C	-11.8°C	-9.5°C	-7.8°C	-5.3°C	-6°C	-10°C	-12.1°C

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Feels Like	-14.5°C	-15.8°C	-15.8°C	-14.8°C	-15.3°C	-14.2°C	-12.5°C	-11.4°C	-12°C	-12.9°C	-13.1°C	-14.1°C

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