Welcome to Belsford

Belsford is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the South Hams district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Belsford is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Peter's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main attractions in Belsford is the River Avon, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several walking trails along its banks. The village is also home to a number of small shops and cafes, where visitors can sample local produce and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Belsford is a great place to relax and unwind, and its friendly locals make visitors feel welcome.

Belsford is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities in the area. The nearby Dartmoor National Park is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers, and there are also several golf courses and horse riding centres in the area. Belsford is a great base for exploring the wider Devon region, and there are plenty of other attractions within easy reach, including the historic city of Plymouth and the stunning coastline of the South Hams.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 23.1°C

Feels Like: 19.5°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
On Track Education - West Yarner Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Wood	West Yarner Dun Cross Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6DX 1803445943 School Website
River Dart Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Matt Caunter	Shinners Bridge Dartington Devon TQ9 6JD 1803865580 School Website
Lifeworks College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Dorow	Lescaze Shinners Bridge Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6JD 1803865075 School Website
King Edward Vi Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alan Salt	Ashburton Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JX 1803869200 School Website
Bidwell Brook School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Burroughs	Shinner's Bridge Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6JU 01803864120 School Website
Dartington Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Huish	Shinners Bridge Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6JU 1803862357 School Website
Totnes Independent School Other Independent School Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Ross Robens	Windmill House 21 Ashburton Road Totnes Totnes TQ9 5JT 1803864484 School Website
Harbertonford Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Burns	Old Road Harbertonford Totnes Devon TQ9 7TA 1803732352 School Website
The Grove School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hilary Priest	The Grove Totnes Devon TQ9 5ED 01803862018 School Website
Roc College (Part Of United Response) Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-24 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Quantrill	The Boatshed Unit C Steamer Quay Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5AL 1803868550 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 2.28 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 7.58 Miles

Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 7.65 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 8.94 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 9.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Castle Cabs Of Totnes 01803 868686 17 The Barn Whiteley Farm, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 1.36 Miles
Totnes Taxis 01803 864486 3 The Barns, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 1.36 Miles
Bumble Cabs 01803 865588 57 Smithfields, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LR 1.67 Miles
Annas Taxis 01803 782272 2/Jellicoe Villas/Plymouth Rd, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LH 1.83 Miles
Knight Cabs 01803 840940 8 Tolchers, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6HN 1.94 Miles
Ap Taxis 01803 840404 2 Sparrow Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5PR 1.96 Miles
And Some Cabs 01803 840009 18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN 2.17 Miles
Dart Taxis 01803 865575 18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN 2.17 Miles
Abacus Cabs 07790 345321 The Plains, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DR 2.37 Miles
Nessies Cabs 01803 862444 14 Parklands, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5HZ 2.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Harberton Vicarage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Leigh Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harberton Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brooking Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazard Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dundridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Follaton Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Follaton Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Follaton Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Culver Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Droridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowden Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cott Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Vicarage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barracks Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Catherine House Surgery 01803 862073	Westward House New Walk Totnes Devon TQ9 5WB
Leatside Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Babbage Road Totnes TQ9 5JA
Leatside Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Babbage Road Totnes TQ9 5JA
Leatside Surgery 01803 862671	Leatside Surgery Babbage Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JA
South Brent Health Centre 01364 72394	The Health Centre Plymouth Road South Brent Devon TQ10 9HT

Local Stores

South Brent
2-4 Church Street
South Brent
Devon
TQ10 9AB
01364 72116
Store Website
4.39 miles

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SPAR Totnes
SPAR
1 - 2 Christina Way
Bridgetown
Totnes
TQ9 5UU
01803 862895
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dart Vale Veterinary Group
Dart Vale Vets Station Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JR 01803 862 142 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 2.28 miles
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Animals Treated
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Seymour Vets - Totnes
Smugglers Inn Steamer Quay Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5AL 01803 866 283 reception@seymourvets.co.uk Website 2.48 miles
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Blackdown Equine Vets
The Old Dairy Shadrack Berry Pomeroy Totnes Devon TQ9 6LR 01626 824 600 office@blackdownequine.co.uk 4.34 miles

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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
19 West Street Ashburton Devon TQ13 7DT 01364 652376 nurses-ashburton@dartvale.co.uk Website 6.52 miles
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Bay Vet Group
1 Yannons Court Yannons Road Paignton Devon TQ4 7HU 01803 467999 reception@bayvetgroup.co.uk Website 6.58 miles
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Animals Treated
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24/7 Emergency service at all other times
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24/7 Emergency service at all other times
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24/7 Emergency service at all other times
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24/7 Emergency service at all other times
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24/7 Emergency service at all other times
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24/7 Emergency service at all other times

Greenbay Vets Ltd
79 Kingsway Avenue Paignton Devon TQ4 7AB 01803 843836 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 7.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Lower Dart Valley
This Is A 6.5 Mile Circular Walk Of The Lower Part Of The River Dart Estuary Starting At Dittisham. We Combined Our Walk With A Visit To The National Trust Owned Greenway House, The Summer Home Of Agatha Christie. If Parking Here, Follow The Route Anti-Clockwise, As It Is Important To Cross Using The Dittisham Ferry First As This Is The One That Stops Running First. Malvern Cottage Higher St Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0HT 6.33 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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River Avon Dam Dartmoor
This Is A Lovely Dog Walk From The Carpark At Shipley Bridge On Dartmoor To Avon Dam. The First Part Follows Alongside The River Which My Dogs Love To Have A Dip In. Then The Walk Opens Out To Hills As You Work Your Way Up To The Dam. The Walk Is Pathed The Whole Way So Is Suitable For Pushchairs And Wheelchairs. I Think Its Roughly 1 Mile – 1.5 Miles Up To The Dam. Unnamed Road Lancashire 6.68 miles

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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 8.17 miles Torquay

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Cockington Country Park
Enjoy The Meadow With Your Dog Or Stroll Around Some Of The Many Paths On This Beautiful Estate With Its Woodlands And Water Garden. This Walking Route Is A Little Over 3-Miles And Lets You Explore It All. TQ2 6XA 8.30 miles From Torquay Or Paignton Turn At The Livermead Hotel – Signposted ‘Cockington Country Park’ And Follow The Lane Into The Village, Where There Are Two Car Parks (Cycle Hub & Village).

Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 8.81 miles

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Bradley Manor
Going To Try This Walk Today It's Local And It's Lovely. 56-60 East St Lancashire 9.31 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	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.4°C	19.5°C	22.9°C	27.6°C	29°C	29.4°C	27.4°C	22.4°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.8°C	16.4°C	15.7°C	17.5°C	21.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	30°C	27.9°C	22.8°C	19.3°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

	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.8°C	17.3°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	19.4°C	23.6°C	26.7°C	28.9°C	29.7°C	29.1°C	24.2°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.5°C	21°C	24.9°C	27.5°C	29.3°C	29.8°C	29.3°C	24.4°C	20.9°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

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	30.6°C	31.3°C	30.4°C	24.5°C	21.7°C
Feels Like	19.3°C	18.5°C	18°C	17.4°C	21.2°C	26.6°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	31.2°C	30.3°C	24.2°C	21.2°C

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