Welcome to Downgate

Downgate is a small village located in the county of Cornwall, England. It is situated in the southeastern part of the county, near the border with Devon. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere. Downgate is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

The village has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. It was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, many of the historic buildings and landmarks in the village have been preserved, including the old market square and the parish church. Visitors can also explore the nearby countryside, which is home to many ancient monuments and archaeological sites.

Despite its small size, Downgate has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. There is a village shop, a post office, and a pub, as well as a primary school and a community center. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Downgate is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Cornwall.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 7.9°C

Wind: 22.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Stoke Climsland School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Ben Towe	Stoke Climsland Callington Cornwall PL17 8ND 01579370457 School Website
Callington Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Ainsworth	Launceston Road Callington Cornwall PL17 7DR 1579383292 School Website
Callington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Antony Fugill	24 Saltash Road Callington Primary School, 24 Saltash Road Callington Cornwall PL17 7EF 1579386160 School Website
Harrowbarrow School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hunt	School Road Harrowbarrow Callington Cornwall PL17 8BQ 01579350576 School Website
Delaware Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Cox	Drakewalls Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9EN 01822832550 School Website
The Lowen School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mr Tyler Collins	Lower Dimson Farm Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9NS 1822851761 School Website
Gunnislake Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Lynn Cox	Chapel Street Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9NA 01822832685 School Website
St Dominic Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon-Joe Wilson	St Dominic St Dominick Saltash Cornwall PL12 6SU 1579350581 School Website
Trekenner Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Mead	Lezant Launceston Cornwall PL15 9PH 01579370435 School Website
St Mellion Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon-Joe Wilson	Church Lane St. Mellion Saltash Cornwall PL12 6RG 1579350567 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 3.61 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 4.60 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 5.66 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 7.76 Miles

Menheniot Lower Clicker Road, Menheniot, Cornwall, PL14 3PJ 8.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kit Hill Cars 07920 473747 Cornerways, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9BB 1.88 Miles
Tamar Cars 01579 389200 60 Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AQ 2.14 Miles
Anytime Taxi's 01579 346007 Caradon Town Flat, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5AR 4.98 Miles
Tavistock Radio Taxis 01822 616266 1 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EF 6.63 Miles
T C Taxi 07814 241656 High View, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0HR 6.74 Miles
First Car Taxis 01822 840015 Bedford Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AU 6.83 Miles
Yelverton Cars 01822 616695 33 Oak Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LJ 7.02 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 7.05 Miles
4Hire Taxi 01822 618440 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 7.05 Miles
Kensey Kabs 07776 200992 Race Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9BD 7.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Higher Downgate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downgate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higherland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadgate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monks Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kelly Bray Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lidwell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Luckett Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Round House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Climsland Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pempwell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Venterdon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burraton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hampt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowling Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tamar Valley Health 01579 382666	Tamar Valley Health The Health Ctr, Haye Road Callington Cornwall PL17 7AW
Gunnislake	The Health Centre The Orchard Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9JZ
Pensilva Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	School Road Pensilva Liskeard PL14 5RP
Pensilva Health Centre	School Road Pensilva Liskeard Cornwall PL14 5RP
Pensilva Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	School Road Pensilva Liskeard PL14 5RP

Local Stores

Petrol Gunnislake - Drakewalls
Pearce's Garage
Drakewalls
Gunnislake
Cornwall
PL18 9EE
01822 834722
Store Website
3.64 miles

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SPAR Callington
SPAR
21 Fore Street
Callington
PL17 7AD
01579 382070
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Calweton Veterinary Group
Calweton Veterinary Centre 79 Tavistock Road Callington Cornwall PL17 7RD 01579 383231 admin@calwetonvets.co.uk Website 1.87 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Glebe Veterinary Surgery
Lezant Launceston Cornwall PL15 9PP 01579 371295 inbox@glebevets.co.uk Website 4.44 miles
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Hallum Equine Vets
South Sillaton Farm St Mellion Saltash Cornwall PL12 6PX 5.99 miles

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Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 6.64 miles
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Drake Vets
11C Plymouth Road Industrial Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9QN 01822 854255 info@drakevets.co.uk Website 6.84 miles
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Launceston Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5A Launceston Retail Park Hurdon Road Launceston Devon PL15 9DJ Launceston@vets4pets.com Website 7.13 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Newbridge River
Lovely Riverside Area, With A Few Different Options Of Different Length Walks (From Around 15 Mins To 45Mins) A390 Callington Lancashire PL17 7HL 3.32 miles

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Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 12.16 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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Cadover Bridge And The Dewerstone
This Is A Nice Rewarding Walk. However It Does Have Steep Hills And Does Take Around 2 To 3 Hours To Complete. However You Could Adapt The Walk To Make It Smaller. Cadover Bridge Plymouth Lancashire PL7 5EH 12.50 miles

Location what3words clearcut.including.facelift

Mount Edgecumbe Country Park
You Can Walk For Miles Here! Though The Estate Parklands And Fields To The Beach And Along The Coastal Path. You Can Either Come Across From Plymouth In Your Car On The Ferry And Drive To The Park Or Catch The Passenger Ferry Which Takes You Straight To The Bottom Of The Park (And More Importantly A Nice Pub!) Bay Cottage Mount Edgcumbe Torpoint Lancashire PL10 1HZ 13.40 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 14.69 miles

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Cardinham Woods
Woodland Walk With Plenty Of Options For Routes, Nearly All Of Which Are On The Flat And Either Paved Or At Least A Sand/Gravel Path. Some Routes Follow The River Which Is Fairly Shallow. Margate Ln Bodmin Lancashire PL30 4AL 17.26 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-7.2°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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