Welcome to Lower Whatcombe

Lower Whatcombe is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated in a rural area and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village of Lower Whatcombe has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community, and many of the buildings in the village still reflect this heritage. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Despite its small size, Lower Whatcombe has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a number of local clubs and societies, including a gardening club and a book club. The village is a friendly and welcoming place, and visitors are always made to feel at home.

Local Schools

School	Details
Thorners Church Of England School Litton Cheney Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Michael Sitch	Litton Cheney Dorchester Dorset DT2 9AU 01308482410 School Website
Winterbourne Valley Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Horne	Winterbourne Abbas Dorchester Dorset DT2 9LW 01305889297 School Website
Portesham Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicky Prior	Winters Close Portesham Weymouth Dorset DT3 4HP 1305871283 School Website
Maiden Newton Greenford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Vanessa Higgins	Chilfrome Lane Maiden Newton Dorchester Dorset DT2 0AX 01300320644 School Website
Powerstock Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Greenham	Powerstock Bridport Dorset DT6 3TB 01308485380 School Website
Burton Bradstock Church Of England Voluntary Controlled School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Gough	Church Street Burton Bradstock Bridport Dorset DT6 4QS 1308897369 School Website
Loders C Of E Vc Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Claire Pooley	Loders Bridport Dorset DT6 3SA 01308423418 School Website
Damers First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Smith	Liscombe Street Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3DF 1305264924 School Website
The Prince Of Wales School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr Gary Spracklen	Maiden Castle Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HH 01305257120 School Website
The Thomas Hardye School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr N St J F Rutherford	Queen's Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2ET 01305266064 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Maiden Newton Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE 5.05 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 6.69 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 7.17 Miles

Upwey Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB 7.26 Miles

Weymouth King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 9.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shawline Private Hire 01305 889946 2 Mayfield, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9JQ 4.87 Miles
Journeys Taxi Service 01305 265195 1 Holly Cl, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PZ 6.47 Miles
D And R Taxi Services 07918 614639 67 Happy Island Way, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4JZ 6.54 Miles
Cars 2 Airports 01305 251122 101 Celtic Crescent, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2TD 6.60 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 261010 101 Celtic Cr, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2TD 6.60 Miles
Bob's Cars 01305 269500 Unit 1B/Poundbury House/Poundbury West Ind Est, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PG 6.66 Miles
Abcars Taxis 01305 251122 118 Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HR 6.70 Miles
Sj Executive Cars 01305 266443 4 Ellerslie Close, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QQ 6.79 Miles
Pats Cabs 01308 424718 18 Meadowlands, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4SU 6.86 Miles
Pegasus Cars 01308 456300 12 Sparacre Gdns, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NB 6.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt2 Long Bredy Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Kingston Russell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Little Bredy Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Litton Cheney Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 The Mill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Looke Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Compton Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Puncknowle Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Winterborne Abbas Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 Church Street Puncknowle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt2 West Compton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt3 Abbotsbury Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt3 Abbotsbury Po Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt2 Hamlands Steepleton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt3 Portesham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Malthouse Meadows Surgery 01305 871468	The Surgery Malthouse Meadows Portesham Dorset DT3 4NS
Ammonite Health Partnership (Maiden Newton Surgery)	Pound Piece Maiden Newton Dorchester DT2 0DB
Poundbury Doctors Surgery 01305 251128	Poundbury Doctors Surgery 3 Frederick Treves House Dorchester Dorset DT1 2FD
The Prince Of Wales Surgery 01305 250989	Prince Of Wales Rd Surg. 2 Frederick Treves House St John Way, Dorchester Dorset DT1 2FD
Queens Avenue Surgery 01305 262886	Queens Avenue Surgery 14 Queens Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2EW

Local Stores

Bridport
Sea Road North
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 4RR
01308 421541
shop.4690@coop.co.uk
Store Website
6.67 miles

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SPAR Chapel Lane
Chapel Lane
Abbotsbury
DT3 4LF
01305871080
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fond Farewell Vets
Longlands Southover Frampton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9NQ 01300 320 332 info@fondfarewellvets.co.uk Website 4.02 miles

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Milton Equine Veterinary Clinic
Matravers Stables Uploders Bridport Dorset DT6 4PH 01308 814433 mail@miltonequine.co.uk Website 4.34 miles

Animals Treated
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Castle Veterinary Clinic
3 Poundbury Business Centre Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WA 01305 267083 Website 6.16 miles
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Bredy Veterinary Centre
Sea Road North Bridport Dorset DT6 4RR 01308 456 771 bredyvets@bredyvets.co.uk Website 6.66 miles
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771
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Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 01308 456771

Haydon Veterinary Centre
Gore Cross Veterinary Clinic Corbin Way Bridport Dorset DT6 3UX 01308 456808 haydon@haydonvets.com Website 6.84 miles
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Animals Treated
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Dorchester Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Weymouth Avenue Retail Park Weymouth Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2RY 01305 268 794 dorchester@vets4pets.com 6.92 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside. Dorchester 2.87 miles If In A Car, Park At The Hardy Monument (What3words: ///Version.Frown.Kilowatt) And Enjoy The View Out To Sea And Across The Countryside Before Starting The Walk. There Is A Width Limit So, If You Are In A Motorhome Or Van, You May Need To Park In The Car Park To The East Of The Monument.

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West Bay To Charmouth
Follow The Coast Path To Charmouth (About 14Km). The Route Is Very Hilly And Takes You Up Golden Cap, The Highest Point On The South Coast. There Are A Number To Points Where The Path Dips Down To A Small Settlement Where You Can Gain Refreshments, Finish The Walk Or Treat It As A Position To Turn Back From. The Chapel On The Beach W Bay Rd West Bay Bridport DT6 4EN 7.03 miles Start From West Bay (What3words: ///Officials.Bunkers.Commander), Where There Is Pay And Display Parking And Plenty Of Cafes To Top-Up The Caffeine Before Setting Out.

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Cerne Abbas Giant Walk
A Beautiful Walk At The Giant. Many Difficult Paths You Can Take. There Is A River Where You Dog Can Cool Down As.Some Times There Are Sheep But You Can Always Take A Different Route. 10 Abbey St Cerne Abbas Dorchester DT2 7JQ 9.12 miles

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Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 9.85 miles As This Walk Can Be Accessed From Both Ends Of The Trail, You Have A Choice Of Where To Park, Please Note In Public Car Parks Charges Apply

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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife. DT6 6JW 9.90 miles From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.

Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :( Langdon Ln Lancashire 10.35 miles From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!

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