Bickleigh

The Leaping Trout at Bickleigh

Historic Devon pub is transformed into luxury accommodation for private hire

An iconic thatched pub that had been derelict for several years has undergone a six-figure facelift and will re-open as a stunning place to stay for groups of friends and families. New life has been breathed into historic The Leaping Trout, formerly known as The Trout Inn, a grade 2 listed building located in the Exe Valley at Bickleigh, Tiverton, following a year long renovation project and...

Ash dieback infected trees near Bickleigh to be felled

Almost 200 Ash dieback infected trees in Mid Devon will be felled later this month (March).

Devon County Council has identified 190 infected trees in the Bickleigh area that need to be removed for safety reasons.

The County Council has been liaising with private landowners and will carry out the tree felling on their behalf in order to minimise disruption to the travelling...