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Great Torrington Town Council

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Walking and Cycling

tarka trailGreat Torrington has superb hilltop location, giving extensive views up and down the Torridge valley.

There is a network of paths over the various parts of Torrington Common toward the town, providing many safe and enjoyable walking trails in and around the town.

Residents and visitors can walk 20 miles of footpaths, ranging from the golf course in the north; ancient wood and wild flower meadow in the west; and down to the river Torridge valley to the south of the town.

There is access from the Tarka trail for walkers. This part of the Tarka trail for cyclists is least well known but is the most peaceful and scenic stretch up to East Yarde and Meeth.

Please see the useful links below for information regarding the Tarka Trail, Torrington Commons and Cycle Hire.

http://www.tarkatrailguide.co.uk/

https://www.torringtoncommons.org/the-commons/walks-and-maps/

http://www.torringtoncyclehire.co.uk/

https://www.visorando.co.uk/walk-planner.html

Fitness

The dryside activities are based at Great Torrington School – an All Weather Pitch, a Sports Hall and a Fitness Gym.

For further information – Call 01805 623085 (pool) 01805 624767 (hall)

 

A Gym and Fitness Centre has recently opened in Castle Street in Torrington, details of which can be found at www.functionfitnesstorrington.co.uk/

 

For links to many other Sports Groups available in the town please go to “Useful Links” under Contact Us on our website.

Public Conveniences

Torridge District Council manage and maintain public conveniences at many locations throughout the district.

Torridge District Council is working hard to improve the standard of public conveniences for which it is responsible. Improved lighting, reduced water consumption and higher standards of cleanliness are just three of the issues being addressed.

As part of an ongoing refurbishment programme, Torridge is introducing facilities for disabled users and baby change facilities wherever possible. Where fitted, ‘Wallgate’ hand wash/dry units will provide warm water and soap and hot air for hand drying. ‘No-touch’ flushing mechanisms will also provide a more hygienic and reliable method for flushing w.c’s.

Many of Torridge District Councils public conveniences include accessible toilets for people with disabilities. These accessible toilets are open 24 hours although the majority are fitted with ‘RADAR’ locks. The national ‘RADAR’ (Royal Association For Disability And Rehabilitation) scheme requires users to have a special Radar Key to gain access to accessible toilets. Keys can be obtained from The Burton Art Gallery in Bideford.

  

South Street Public Conveniences          The Commons Public Conveniences

Opening times for Torrington Public conveniences:-

LOCATION

OPENING HOURS

FACILITY FOR DISABLED USERS

BABY CHANGING
Summer Winter Full Partial Radar
Pannier Market 8.00-20.00 8.00-18.00 – Yes – Yes
The Commons 8.00-21.00 8.00-19.00 Yes – Yes Yes
South Street 8.00-21.00 8.00-19.00 Yes – Yes Yes
PUBLIC CONVENIENCES AVAILABLE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP
Swimming Pool During pool opening hours – Yes – –
Castle Hill During normal office hours Yes – – –

Parking Services

Torridge District Council operate a number of Pay & Display car parks across the District and also act as agent to Devon County Council for the enforcement of on street parking regulations.

Off street car park charges (Pay & Display) apply each day of the week between 8am and 6pm except Christmas Day and New Years Day.

For our regular users, weekly tickets are available from the Pay & Display machines. Alternatively, Season, Business and Residents permits are also available, more information about these can be found here.

For our visitors, a Tourist Permit is also available, please click here for more information.

  

Barley Grove Car Park                                                   Sydney House Car Park

 

Motor Home Overnight Parking

Motor Home overnight parking is available in Sydney House Car Park, Torrington, EX38 8AA. Further information regarding this can be found here.
For more information on overnight parking for Motor Homes in other areas of the UK go to Motorhome Stopovers in the UK and Ireland.

The Parking Services pages provide information on a diverse range of topics. To find the topic most relevant to you please visit Torridge District Councils Parking Services pages HERE.

Licensing

Torridge District Council is required by law to regulate a wide range of activities. The primary purpose of the licensing function is to protect the public and to promote high standards of operation in licensed premises.

Licensing Team

The Licensing Team grants licences for alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshment, taxis, animal welfare establishments, motor salvors and scrap metal dealers, boat and boatmen, society lotteries, street and house to house collections and various types of betting and gaming.

For further information on a specific licence, permit or registration, please visit Torridge District Councils Licensing pages HERE.

Housing

Information and advice on housing services provided by Torridge District Council and by Housing Associations in the Torridge area.

Please visit Torridge District Councils Housing pages HERE.

Torridge District Council’s main responsibilities are:

Housing Advice and Options Service (for those needing advice about their current circumstances and any difficulties with housing).

Housing Renewal (information for private sector tenants, owners and landlords about services including grants, loans, empty homes, houses in multiple occupation and energy efficiency).

Disabled Facilities Grants

Housing Strategy

Being an active participant in the Devon Supporting People partnership which funds Supported (for example sheltered) Housing.

Westward Housing Group

Westward Housing Group is a major housing association in the south west.

It encompasses Tarka Housing, Westcountry Housing, Help to Buy South West and Horizon Homes.

As a developing landlord, we build new homes across the region, working in partnership with local authorities to rent homes to those in need.

Contact Details;

  • Tarka House, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford EX39 3HN
  • General Enquiries: 01237 428080  Emergency Repair line: 0300 100 1010
  • Website: www.westwardhousing.org.uk

If you wish to be considered for Social Housing in the Torridge Area, either with Westward Housing or one of the other Social Landlords working in the district, please go to the “Need To Move?” section on the Torridge Council Website

Highways and Streets

Information on the naming and numbering of streets and the maintenance of roads, footpaths, hedges, verges, street lights can be found on the Torridge District Council website:

Please visit Torridge District Councils “Street Name and Numbering” page HERE.

Please visit Torridge District Councils “Trees and Hedges” page HERE.

Please visit Torridge District Councils “Report it” page HERE for issues concerning dog fouling, littering, fly-tipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting and nuisance vehicles.