Welcome to Staple Cross

Staple Cross is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on the A377 road, which connects the towns of Exeter and Barnstaple. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the natural beauty of Devon. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its friendly community.

Staple Cross has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is a peaceful and quiet place, with many of its historic buildings still standing. The village has a number of amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Red Lion, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and serves traditional English food and drink.

Staple Cross is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes that visitors can explore. The village is located close to Dartmoor National Park, which is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including wild ponies, and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors to Staple Cross can also explore the nearby towns of Exeter and Barnstaple, which offer a range of attractions and activities.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 10.3°C

Wind: 5.1 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Blackpool Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tania Cox	Liverton Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6JB 1626821316 School Website
Phoenix Bay School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Principal Ross Banks	The Pavilion Building Seale Hayne Newton Abbot TQ12 6NQ 1803220750 School Website
Stover School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr R Notman	Stover Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6QG 01626354505 School Website
St Catherines C Of E Nursery And Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Harding	Musket Road Heathfield Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6SB 01626832665 School Website
The Greater Horseshoe School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Lukasz Miecznikowski	Little Bovey Lane Heathfield Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6RH 7592504811 School Website
Bradley Barton Primary School And Nursery Unit Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tom Page	Ogwell Mill Road Bradley Barton Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1PR 01626203450 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
Chudleigh Knighton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Westwood	Chudleigh Knighton Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 0EU 01626852314 School Website
Coombeshead Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Coles	Coombeshead Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1PT 01626201800 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Day	Coombeshead Road Highweek Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1PT 01626352559 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 3.58 Miles

Teignmouth Station Approach, Off Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8PG 7.62 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 7.79 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 8.50 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 8.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Newton Abbot Taxi Company 01626 818434 Sharps Crest, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6SR 1.21 Miles
Touchdown Transfers 0845 009 2725 34 Sharps Crest, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6SR 1.21 Miles
Alansway Taxis Ltd 01626 334477 King Charles Business Park/Old Newton Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6UT 1.54 Miles
All Cars Recycle Devon 01626 835466 9C King Charles Business Park, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6UT 1.54 Miles
Aunt Sally S Taxis 01626 212621 25 Burnley Close, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1YB 1.97 Miles
Mooreland Taxis 01626 835095 31 Brimley Vale, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9DA 2.11 Miles
Flytecars 01626 356380 28 Kiln Orchard, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PJ 2.53 Miles
Professional Cabs 01626 335151 14 Berrys Wood, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1UP 2.66 Miles
Newton Abbot Cabs 01626 351504 45 Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NH 2.69 Miles
Bovey Cars 01626 834163 22 Mary Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9HE 2.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Summerhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Liverton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cummings Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welcome Stranger No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ilford Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seale Hayne College No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Liverton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathfield Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Heathfield Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Battle Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
South Knighton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sharps Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forches Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saint Mary's No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haytor View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ilford Park Polish Home	Ilford Park Stover Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6QH
Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice 01626 832666	Riverside Surgery Le Molay,Littry Way Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9QP
Cricketfield Surgery 01626 208020	The Cricketfield Surgery Cricketfield Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2AS
Kingsteignton Medical Practice 01626 357080	The Surgery,Whiteway Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 3HN
Albany Surgery 01626 334411	Grace House Scott Close Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1GJ

Local Stores

Trago Mills
Liverton
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 6JD
01626 821888
Store Website
0.29 miles

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SPAR Heathfield
SPAR
2/3 Battle Road
Heathfield
Newton Abbot
TQ12 6RY
01626 835375
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Molecare Veterinary Services
22 Battle Road Heathfield Industrial Estate Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6RY 01626 835 002 newton.abbot@molecarevets.com Website 1.20 miles
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Mercury Vets
Unit 2 King Charles Business Park Old Newton Road Heathfield Devon TQ12 6UT 07703 988387 alison_hawkes@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.61 miles

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Bay Vet Group
Unit 4 Hele Park Foxglove Close Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1FQ 01626 247999 reception@bayvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.66 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 2.50 miles
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Powderham Veterinary Group
7 Powderham Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1EU 01626 365119 office@powderhamvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.13 miles
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Kingsteignton Veterinary Group
21 Gestridge Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 3EZ 01626 354 260 reception@kvg.uk.com Website 3.14 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.08 miles

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Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 2.81 miles

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Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 2.96 miles

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Bradley Manor
Going To Try This Walk Today It's Local And It's Lovely. 56-60 East St Lancashire 3.20 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 5.57 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 7.69 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	5°C	3.6°C	2.8°C	2.3°C	3.7°C	9.4°C	14.5°C	17.9°C	19.5°C	18.9°C	14.2°C	13.4°C
Feels Like	2.7°C	0.7°C	0.1°C	-0.5°C	0.8°C	6.9°C	13.4°C	17.7°C	19.4°C	17.2°C	13.1°C	11.9°C

Friday	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	14°C	14.3°C	13.6°C	12.3°C	11.6°C	14.3°C	18°C	19.8°C	19.4°C	16°C	12.2°C	10.7°C
Feels Like	12.5°C	12.9°C	12.2°C	10.9°C	9.6°C	13.5°C	17.8°C	19.7°C	19.4°C	15.5°C	10.9°C	9.2°C

Saturday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate rain	Clear
Temp	7.7°C	6.1°C	5.1°C	4.4°C	6.5°C	9.5°C	12.7°C	14.7°C	14°C	11.1°C	7.5°C	7°C
Feels Like	5.9°C	4.3°C	3.8°C	3.9°C	5.7°C	8.5°C	11.8°C	14.2°C	13.2°C	8.9°C	4.4°C	4.3°C

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