Welcome to Blackdown

Blackdown is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the western edge of the Blackdown Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life.

The village of Blackdown has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The area was once a thriving agricultural community, and evidence of this can still be seen in the many farms and fields that surround the village. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore the many historic sites in the area. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village shop.

One of the main attractions of Blackdown is the Blackdown Hills themselves. The hills offer a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also a number of nature reserves in the area, which are home to a variety of wildlife, including rare birds and butterflies. The village is also close to the Jurassic Coast, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers some of the most stunning coastal scenery in the UK. Overall, Blackdown is a beautiful and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 2.7°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Evans	Chard Street Thorncombe Chard Somerset TA20 4NE 146030535 School Website
Marshwood C Of E Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Beare	Marshwood Bridport Dorset DT6 5QA 01297678224 School Website
Broadwindsor Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jean-Paul Draper	Drimpton Road Broadwindsor Beaminster Dorset DT8 3QL 01308868376 School Website
Winsham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Johns	Church Street Winsham Near Chard Somerset TA20 4HU 146030377 School Website
Hawkchurch Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Threlfalll	Hawkchurch Axminster Devon EX13 5XD 1297678331 School Website
Parrett And Axe Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Smith	Fairoak Way Mosterton Beaminster Dorset DT8 3JQ 01308868492 School Website
Maiden Beech Academy Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Carl Winch	Lyme Road Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8HG 0 146072677 School Website
Tatworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tracey Hart	School Lane Tatworth Chard Somerset TA20 2RX 01460220565 School Website
Mountjoy School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Miss Gillian Howard	Tunnel Road Beaminster Dorset DT8 3HB 01308861155 School Website
Beaminster St Marys Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Darren Marklew	Clay Lane Beaminster Dorset DT8 3BY 01308862201 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 5.05 Miles

Axminster Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF 7.14 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 12.83 Miles

Maiden Newton Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE 12.84 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 13.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gem Taxis 01460 221123 35 Wellings Close, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RY 4.61 Miles
Dave's Taxi 07532 211270 22 Tunnel Rd, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BN 4.94 Miles
Tims Taxis 01308 488010 16 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS 5.32 Miles
Pete's Taxis 01308 488790 37 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS 5.32 Miles
Currans Private Hire 01460 271625 Oak Dr, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7DN 5.59 Miles
Beaminster Taxis 01308 862894 212 Gerrards Green, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3ED 5.62 Miles
Steve's Cabs 01308 861010 73 Flaxfield Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EY 5.63 Miles
Kings Taxis 01460 63743 63 Henson Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NH 5.72 Miles
Paynes Premier Travel 01297 35895 3 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5HU 6.04 Miles
Floyds Taxis And Mini Buses 01297 560733 The Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PN 6.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Crewkerne Health Centre, Crewkerne 01460 72435	Crewkerne Health Centre Middle Path Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8BX
West One Surgery	West Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AY
Ammonite Health Partnership (Tunnel Road Surgery)	24 Tunnel Road Beaminster Dorset DT8 3AB
The Henhayes Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	South Street Crewkerne TA18 8DA
The Henhayes Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	South Street Crewkerne TA18 8DA

Local Stores

Beaminster
23 The Square
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3AU
01308 862226
shop.4815@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.21 miles

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SPAR Orchard Way
Mosterton Village shop
Orchard Way
Mosterton
DT8 3LT
01308 301296
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Unit 1 Lower Coombe Coombe Farm Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8RL 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 4.40 miles

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Medivet Beaminster (Girling &Amp; Bowditch Vet Surgeons Beaminster)
Honeysuckle Veterinary Surgery Tunnel Road Beaminster Dorset DT8 3HB 01308 862 312 beaminster@medivet.co.uk Website 4.70 miles
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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Crewkerne
Tower Hill Road Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8EQ 01460 72443 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 4.84 miles
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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Chard
Glynswood Veterinary Centre Furnham Road Chard Somerset TA20 1AF 01460 66111 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 5.82 miles
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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
10 Bath Street Chard Somerset TA20 2ET 01460 261150 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk 5.85 miles

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Coombefield Veterinary Hospital
Coombe Lane Axminster Devon EX13 5AX 01297 630500 reception@axvets.co.uk Website 6.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 6.20 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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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife. DT6 6JW 6.34 miles From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.

Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 8.64 miles Plenty Of Parking

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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 8.80 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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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 9.90 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 10.03 miles

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Weather Forecast

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