Welcome to North Bovey

North Bovey is a small village located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. The village is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush green forests, and crystal-clear streams. The village is home to a small community of around 400 people, who are known for their warm hospitality and friendly nature. North Bovey is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the natural beauty of Dartmoor and enjoy the peace and tranquility of village life.

One of the main attractions of North Bovey is its proximity to Dartmoor National Park. The park covers an area of over 950 square kilometers and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the park on foot, by bike, or on horseback, and there are plenty of trails and paths to follow. The park is also home to a number of historic sites, including ancient stone circles, burial mounds, and abandoned tin mines.

Despite its small size, North Bovey has a rich history and a strong sense of community. The village has a number of historic buildings, including a 14th-century church and a 16th-century manor house. The village also has a pub, a village hall, and a small shop, which are all run by local residents. The community is known for its strong sense of tradition and its commitment to preserving the natural beauty of the area. Overall, North Bovey is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into rural life in Devon.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: -0.7°C

Feels Like: -2.9°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Moretonhampstead Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alexandra Waterman	Betton Way Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8NA 01647440482 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
Chagford Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ed Finch	Lower Street Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BZ 1647432412 School Website
Widecombe In The Moor Primary Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Arnold	Widecombe-In-The-Moor Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 7TB 01364621261 School Website
Dunsford Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Grimley	Dunsford Exeter Devon EX6 7DD 1626572971 School Website
Ilsington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Samantha Mccarthy-Patmore	Ilsington Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9RE 01364661208 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
Bovey Tracey Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Prywata	Abbey Road Bovey Tracey Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9HZ 01626833257 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yeoford Station Approach, Yeoford, Devon, EX17 5JB 9.62 Miles

Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 11.22 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 11.36 Miles

Crediton Station Approach, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BY 11.43 Miles

Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 11.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 5.03 Miles
Bovey Cars 01626 834163 22 Mary Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9HE 5.82 Miles
Mooreland Taxis 01626 835095 31 Brimley Vale, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9DA 5.97 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 6.12 Miles
Alansway Taxis Ltd 01626 334477 King Charles Business Park/Old Newton Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6UT 6.95 Miles
All Cars Recycle Devon 01626 835466 9C King Charles Business Park, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6UT 6.95 Miles
Newton Abbot Taxi Company 01626 818434 Sharps Crest, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6SR 7.78 Miles
Touchdown Transfers 0845 009 2725 34 Sharps Crest, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6SR 7.78 Miles
Chudleigh Private Hire 01626 853129 86 Palace Meadow, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0PJ 8.46 Miles
Chudleigh Cars On Call 01626 854748 Culver Cottage, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0HU 8.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
North Bovey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Briarfield / Youlden Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hele Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langstone Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Court Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pound Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canna Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moretonhampstead Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bowring Mead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Cut No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Embleford Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kinsmansdale No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beetor Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manaton Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Moretonhampstead Health Centre 01647 440591	The Health Centre Embleford Crescent Newton Abbott Devon TQ13 8LW
Chagford Health Centre 01647 433320	The Health Centre Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BW
Christow Surgery	Layne Fields Christow Devon EX6 7NY
Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice 01626 832666	Riverside Surgery Le Molay,Littry Way Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9QP
Cheriton Bishop Surgery 01647 24272	The Surgery Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6JA

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Chagford
46- 48 The Square
Chagford
TQ13 8AB
01647 432207
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Moorgate Veterinary Group
31 Court Street Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8LG 01647 440441 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 1.43 miles
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Phoenix Equine
Middle Mapstone Farm Mapstone Hill Lustleigh Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9SE 01626 336538 devonhorsedoctor@gmail.com Website 2.86 miles


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Okeford Veterinary Centre - Chagford
The Old Exchange Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BZ 01647 432488 info@okefordvets.co.uk Website 3.28 miles
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Moorgate Veterinary Group
Mill House Station Road Bovey Tracey Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9AL 01626 833023 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 5.81 miles
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Devon Equine Vets Ltd
Moorlands Whiddon Down Okehampton Devon EX20 2QL 01647 231246 info@devon-equine-vets.com Website 6.26 miles

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Moorgate Veterinary Group
Old Mines Road Christow Exeter Devon EX6 7PL 01626 833023 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 6.31 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 3.70 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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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 4.45 miles

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Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 5.33 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 8.07 miles

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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 8.98 miles

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Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 10.83 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.4°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1°C	-2.1°C	-2.8°C	-4.2°C	-5.4°C	-6.1°C	-6.6°C	-7.8°C	-9.8°C
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

Sunday	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	Clear
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
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

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Temp	-10.1°C	-9.7°C	-8.8°C	-7.6°C	-6.3°C	-3.7°C	0.1°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.8°C	-15.7°C	-15.2°C	-14.5°C	-13.2°C	-10.2°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.5°C	-9.8°C

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