Welcome to Oak Cross

Oak Cross Devon is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy a peaceful and tranquil way of life. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and meadows, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village of Oak Cross Devon has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town, and evidence of its past can still be seen in the form of historic buildings and landmarks. The village is home to a number of historic churches, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and inns, which offer a warm welcome to visitors and locals alike.

Despite its small size, Oak Cross Devon has a strong sense of community, and residents are proud of their village and its heritage. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual fete, which attracts visitors from across the region. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub, which provide essential services to the community. Overall, Oak Cross Devon is a charming and welcoming village, which offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: -0.6°C

Feels Like: -3.9°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alan Monger	South Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JB 01837810248 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
Okehampton College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Principal Andrew Sweeney	Mill Road Okehampton Devon EX20 1PW 1837650910 School Website
The Promise School Free Schools Special Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Paton	Mill Road Okehampton EX20 1PW 1837510337 School Website
St James Church Of England Primary And Nursery School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Stevens	Fort Road Off Crediton Road Okehampton Devon EX20 1GJ 183752341 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
Boasley Cross Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janine Cook	Bratton Clovelly Okehampton Devon EX20 4JH 1837871362 School Website
Highampton Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Luxford	Highampton Beaworthy Devon EX21 5LE 1409231339 School Website
Halwill Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ruhaina Alford	Dreybury Lane Halwill Beaworthy Devon EX21 5XU 01409221476 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 4.28 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 11.75 Miles

Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 12.72 Miles

Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 13.51 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 13.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 3.67 Miles
Okehampton Taxis 01837 53555 Market St, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN 3.68 Miles
Oak's Taxis 01837 55025 2 Domehayes Ter, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JN 3.72 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01837 53054 24 North Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AR 3.73 Miles
Nigels Taxi Cab 01837 52010 70 Moyses Meadow, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JY 3.76 Miles
Eds Taxis 01837 318407 10 Row Tor Close, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1TE 4.32 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 5.80 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 7.84 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 10.23 Miles
Parker's Cars 07794 637143 Staddon Moor Cottage, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6NH 11.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oak Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westacott Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durdon Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Inwardleigh Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Gribbleford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastacombe Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pressland Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Folly Gate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Folly Gate Village Hall Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Northlew Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southcott Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunsland Court Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bogtown Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crowden Road Collection Today available until:07:00 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
Minor Injury Unit-Okehampton 01837 52233	Okehampton M Centre East Street Okehampton Devon EX20 1AY
Okehampton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	East Street Okehampton EX20 1AY
Okehampton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	East Street Okehampton EX20 1AY
Okehampton Medical Centre 01837 52233	Okehampton Medical Centre East Street Okehampton Devon EX20 1AY

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Okehampton
SPAR
Exeter Road
Okehampton
EX20 1QQ
01837 658812
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equus Vets
Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 3.19 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group Limited
The Bridge Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 3.19 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 3.72 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 4.38 miles
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Equus Vets
Cranmere Road Exeter Road Industrial Estate Okehampton Devon EX20 1UE 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 4.38 miles

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Equus Vets
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 7.70 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 8.65 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 11.59 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 11.94 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 13.79 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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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 17.60 miles

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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 19.46 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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	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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