Welcome to Pillmouth

Pillmouth Devon is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Erme and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Pillmouth Devon is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere.

The village has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was a thriving port. Today, Pillmouth Devon is a quiet and peaceful place with a small population of around 200 people. The village has a few local amenities including a pub, a post office, and a village hall. There are also several walking trails in the area that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

One of the main attractions of Pillmouth Devon is the River Erme. The river is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several boat hire companies in the area. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife including otters, kingfishers, and herons. Overall, Pillmouth Devon is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of the Devon countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
East The Water Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Buckeridge	Mines Road Bideford Devon EX39 4BZ 01237475178 School Website
West Croft School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlene Marston	Coronation Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DE 01237473548 School Website
Monkleigh Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Reeves	Monkleigh Bideford Devon EX39 5JY 01805623269 School Website
Bideford College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Claire Ankers	Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AR 01237477611 School Website
Kingsley School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Pavis	Northdown Road Bideford Devon EX39 3LY 01237426200 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Naomi Tottle	Chanters Road Bideford Devon EX39 2QN 01237477288 School Website
St Helen's Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Northcott	Abbotsham Bideford Devon EX39 5AP 1237475276 School Website
Buckland Brewer Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matt Cole	Buckland Brewer Bideford Devon EX39 5LX 01237451315 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Malyn	Seaview Road Morwenna Park Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1EL 01237473569 School Website
Great Torrington School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Andrew Bloodworth	Calvesford Road Torrington Devon EX38 7DJ 01805623531 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 7.41 Miles

Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 7.96 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 9.06 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 10.30 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 13.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Checkered Cabs 07790 926770 14 Goaman Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4HB 1.26 Miles
Mr And Mrs Taxis 01237 424294 19 Karen Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PQ 1.39 Miles
Alpha Cars 01237 475949 11 Clifton St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4ET 1.49 Miles
Torridge Taxi 01237 422632 117 Devonshire Pk, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JF 1.56 Miles
Scott's Taxis 01237 421487 21 Heathfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BU 1.57 Miles
Quay Cars 01237 474747 2 Queen Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JG 1.91 Miles
Brians Taxis 01237 470533 7 Brennacott Rd, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3EZ 1.99 Miles
Fair Oak Campers 01805 624246 Fair Oak Farm, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7HD 2.08 Miles
Planit X Carz 01237 700441 18 Harlseywood, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FB 2.13 Miles
Barry's Taxis 01237 472724 1 Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LP 2.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Landcross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yeo Vale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Cottages Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Summerhall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saltrens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gammaton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weare Gifford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sentry Corner Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Broadlands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forde Rise Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littleham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Devonshire Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gammaton Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wooda Surgery 01237 471071	The Wooda Surgery Clarence Wharf Barnstaple Street Bideford, Devon EX39 4AU
Bideford Medical Centre 01237 476363	Bideford Medical Centre Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AF
Northam Surgery 01237 474994	Northam Surgery Bay View Road, Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1AZ
Torrington Health Centre 01805 622247	Torrington Health Centre New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EL
Castle Gardens Surgery 07805 623222	Castle Gardens Surgery Castle Hill Gardens Torrington Devon EX38 8EU

Local Stores

Bideford
62-63 Mill Street
Town Centre
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2JT
01237 472079
shop.9639@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.89 miles

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SPAR Barton Tors
76 - 77 Barton Tors
Bideford
EX39 4HA
01237 472977
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet East-The-Water (Witten Park Vets)
Unit 2B Alverdiscott Road Industrial Estate Bideford Devon EX39 4LQ 01237 422657 East.the.Water@medivet.co.uk Website 1.36 miles
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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Caddsdown Industrial Park Clovelly Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DX 01237 472075 torbridge@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 2.13 miles
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Medivet Northam (Witten Park Vets)
Heywood Road Northam Devon EX39 3QA 01237 473278 northam@medivet.co.uk Website 2.90 miles
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Torbridge Veterinary Centre
New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EJ 01805 622100 torrington@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 3.51 miles

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Hatchmoor Veterinary Practice
7 Devon Units Hatchmoor Industrial Estate Torrington Devon EX38 7HP 01805 624431 vets@hatchmoorvets.co.uk Website 3.81 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 6.57 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.50 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 4.77 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 8.62 miles Beach

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Baggy Point
A Circular Walk Along Both Sides Of Baggy Point And Over The Top Of The Headland, With Breathtaking Coastal, Sea And Farmland Views. The Walk Looks Out Onto Woolacombe Beach On The One Side, And Down To Croyde Beach On The Other. EX33 1PA 10.19 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

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 13.98 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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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 15.04 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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