Welcome to Kerscott

Kerscott 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 area is known for its stunning natural beauty, and many visitors come to Kerscott to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local countryside.

The village itself is small, with a population of just a few hundred people. It has a traditional English feel, with a charming village green, a church, and a handful of local shops and pubs. The village is known for its friendly community, and visitors are always made to feel welcome. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in local events and activities, from village fairs to community groups and clubs.

One of the main attractions of Kerscott is its proximity to Exmoor National Park. This stunning area of natural beauty is just a short drive from the village, and offers visitors the chance to explore miles of rugged coastline, rolling hills, and ancient woodlands. There are plenty of walking and cycling routes to choose from, as well as opportunities for horse riding, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, Kerscott and the surrounding area has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 15.1°C

Feels Like: 15.1°C

Wind: 21 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Angela Fleming	Barnstaple Hill Barnstaple Devon EX32 0PJ 01271830437 School Website
Landkey Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Georgie Gratton	Bakery Way Landkey Barnstaple Devon EX32 0LJ 1271830421 School Website
Filleigh Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Mellor	Castle Hill Filleigh Barnstaple Devon EX32 0RS 01598760295 School Website
West Buckland School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Phillip Stapleton	West Buckland Barnstaple Devon EX32 0SX 01598760000 School Website
Goodleigh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Grant	Goodleigh Barnstaple Devon EX32 7LU 01271342977 School Website
Orchard Vale Community School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Pearce	Westacott Road Whiddon Valley Barnstaple Devon EX32 8QY 01271375074 School Website
Umberleigh Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Dorridge Hill Umberleigh Devon EX37 9AD 01769540362 School Website
The Lampard Community School Foundation Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Harvey	St John's Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 9DD 01271345416 School Website
Bishops Tawton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Smallwood	School Lane Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AE 01271343002 School Website
Newport Community School Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Kies	Landkey Road Newport Barnstaple Devon EX32 9BW 01271376252 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 3.52 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 3.65 Miles

Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 4.66 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 6.39 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 8.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M And M Taxis 01271 831331 The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF 2.51 Miles
Mumms' Taxis 07773 344777 1 Longland Close, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NN 3.28 Miles
Aloha Taxis 01271 375075 39 Fairace Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DF 3.50 Miles
Pj Taxis 07732 400375 49 Coppice Gate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9PD 3.55 Miles
Kevs Kabs 01271 376619 8 Woolbarn Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PQ 3.57 Miles
John's Taxis 01271 328383 20 Jordan Clo, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DN 3.61 Miles
Value Taxi 01271 327777 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 3.69 Miles
Value Cars 01271 327777 Woodland View, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 3.69 Miles
Value Cars 01271 377771 Woodlands, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3JH 3.69 Miles
Barum Chauffeur Drive 07970 028169 23 Hillcrest Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9EP 3.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bydown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swimbridge Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarncott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hannaford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heddon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Travellers Rest No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Stowford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blakeshill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Landkey Town No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Buckland Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gunn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chittlehampton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dean Head No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Filleigh Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Litchdon Medical Centre 01271 323443	Litchdon Medical Centre Landkey Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9LL
Brannam Medical Centre 01271 329004	Brannam Medical Centre Brannam Square, Kiln Lane Barnstaple North Devon EX32 8GP
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP
Queen's Medical Centre 01271 372672	Queens Medical Centre 6/7 Queen Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 8HY

Local Stores

Barnstaple - St Georges Road
23 St Georges Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7AU
01271 342039
shop.6983@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.61 miles

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SPAR Whiddon Valley
5-6 Coppice Close
Westacott Road
Barnstaple
EX32 7RG
01271 267072
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barnstaple Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Barnstaple Retail Park Station Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AU 01271 335 520 barnstaple@vets4pets.com Website 4.66 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery Pilton Bridge Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG 01271 342119 info@chartervets.com Website 4.99 miles
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Animals Treated
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 5.55 miles
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Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 5.70 miles
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Barnstaple Veterinary Clinic (Market Vets)
Unit A Riverview Commercial Centre Riverside Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QN 01271 344 262 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 5.71 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 371115 info@chartervets.com Website 5.73 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 10.39 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.

Location what3words arrival.invoices.deserved

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 10.51 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 10.92 miles

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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 12.30 miles Beach

Location what3words form.plant.flinches

Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 12.36 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 13.42 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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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	5.7°C	4.7°C	4.5°C	5.3°C	6.7°C	12.2°C	17.5°C	20.6°C	21.7°C	19.2°C	16.9°C	15.8°C
Feels Like	3.6°C	2.4°C	2.1°C	2.5°C	4°C	11°C	17.2°C	20.5°C	21.4°C	19.2°C	16.2°C	15.3°C

Wednesday	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	Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	14.4°C	13°C	11.7°C	10.3°C	12°C	15.1°C	18.6°C	20.9°C	20.7°C	18.5°C	14.1°C	13.3°C
Feels Like	12.8°C	11.1°C	9.5°C	8°C	10.1°C	13.8°C	18.2°C	20.8°C	20.7°C	18.5°C	13.3°C	11.9°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	8.8°C	6.8°C	5.8°C	5.1°C	6.8°C	9.6°C	12.6°C	14.6°C	15.3°C	14.9°C	15.7°C	12.4°C
Feels Like	6.9°C	4.4°C	3°C	2.1°C	3.9°C	7.1°C	10.8°C	13.8°C	15°C	14.5°C	15.6°C	11.4°C

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