Welcome to Spreyton

Spreyton is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its historic church, St Michael and All Angels, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a popular attraction for visitors to the area and is well worth a visit.

In addition to its historic church, Spreyton is also home to a number of other interesting buildings and landmarks. These include the Spreyton Village Hall, which hosts a range of community events throughout the year, and the Spreyton Primary School, which provides education for children aged 4-11. The village also has a pub, The Tom Cobley Tavern, which is named after a famous local folk song.

Despite its small size, Spreyton has a strong sense of community and is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside and offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Spreyton is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: -0.7°C

Feels Like: -4.3°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Spreyton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mellor	Spreyton Crediton Devon EX17 5AJ 01647231321 School Website
Bow Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Wilmott	Station Road Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6HU 0 136382319 School Website
South Tawton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Marvin	Tawton Lane South Zeal Okehampton Devon EX20 2LG 1837840242 School Website
North Tawton Community Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Tara Penny	Exeter Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2HB 183782284 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
Yeoford Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Robin Scott	Station Road Yeoford Crediton Devon EX17 5HZ 136384234 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
Running Deer School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Hurst	Butterdon Wood Willingstone Moretonhampstead TQ13 8PY 1647279328 School Website
Copplestone Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mellor	Bewsley Hill Copplestone Crediton Devon EX17 5NX 0 136384265 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yeoford Station Approach, Yeoford, Devon, EX17 5JB 5.21 Miles

Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 5.68 Miles

Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 6.03 Miles

Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 6.95 Miles

Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 7.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 2.51 Miles
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 3.18 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 4.02 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 5.18 Miles
Eds Taxis 01837 318407 10 Row Tor Close, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1TE 6.45 Miles
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 7.04 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01837 53054 24 North Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AR 7.12 Miles
Okehampton Taxis 01837 53555 Market St, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN 7.25 Miles
Oak's Taxis 01837 55025 2 Domehayes Ter, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JN 7.26 Miles
Nigels Taxi Cab 01837 52010 70 Moyses Meadow, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JY 7.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Spreyton Post Office Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stockhay No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillerton Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langdown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Homefield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dennis Down Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hittisleigh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Livaton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whiddon Down Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hittisleigh Mill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exeter Road (Whiddon Down) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Wyke No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Taw Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bow Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Tawton Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bow Medical Practice 01363 82333	Iter Cross Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6FB
North Tawton Medical Practice	Essington North Tawton Devon EX20 2EX
Cheriton Bishop Surgery 01647 24272	The Surgery Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6JA
Chagford Health Centre 01647 433320	The Health Centre Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BW
Minor Injury Unit-Okehampton 01837 52233	Okehampton M Centre East Street Okehampton Devon EX20 1AY

Local Stores

Bow - Burston Cross Road
Burston Cross
Burston Road
Crediton
Devon
EX17 6LA
01363 82986
Store Website
3.28 miles

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SPAR North Tawton
SPAR
6 High Street
North Tawton
EX20 2HF
01837 822751
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Devon Equine Vets Ltd
Moorlands Whiddon Down Okehampton Devon EX20 2QL 01647 231246 info@devon-equine-vets.com Website 2.75 miles

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Equus Vets
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 4.03 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 82327 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 4.03 miles
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Equus Vets
Newton Lane Zeal Monachorum Crediton Devon EX17 6LL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 4.84 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 5.43 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 6.22 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 4.90 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 7.84 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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Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 8.84 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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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 10.59 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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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 10.78 miles

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Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 12.98 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°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	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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