Welcome to Bish Mill

Bish Mill is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated in the North Devon 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. Bish Mill is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

One of the main attractions in Bish Mill is the Tarka Trail, a 180-mile long footpath that runs through the village. The trail is named after the famous novel "Tarka the Otter" by Henry Williamson, which was set in the North Devon countryside. The trail is popular with walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Bish Mill is also home to a number of other outdoor activities, including fishing, golfing, and horse riding.

Despite its small size, Bish Mill has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a pub, a village hall, and a small shop, providing residents with all the essentials they need. Bish Mill is also located close to a number of larger towns and cities, including Barnstaple and Exeter, making it a convenient location for those who want to enjoy the peace and quiet of village life while still having access to urban amenities.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 6.7°C

Wind: 11 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Woodlands Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Bone	Abbot Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 9TF 1752690046 School Website
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Francesca Mcloughlin	Sparkwell Plymouth Devon PL7 5DD 01752878855 School Website
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Dixon	Manor Way Ivybridge Devon PL21 9BG 1752893182 School Website
The Erme Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sara-Jane Baker	Station Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0AJ 01752892247 School Website
Ivybridge Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Hutchinson	Harford Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0JA 01752691000 School Website
Cornwood Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sara-Jane Baker	School Lane Cornwood Ivybridge Devon PL21 9PZ 01752837375 School Website
Stowford School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Williams	Exeter Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0BG 01752894163 School Website
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heidi Price	Meadowfield Place Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1XQ 01752343411 School Website
Ermington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Mitchell	School Road Ermington Ivybridge Devon PL21 9NH 1548830459 School Website
Chaddlewood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah King	Hemerdon Heights Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2EU 1752337450 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 2.90 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 7.79 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 8.98 Miles

Dockyard Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX 9.24 Miles

Keyham Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BP 9.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ivy Cabs 01752 696969 38A Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9AE 2.06 Miles
Ivycabs Of Ivybridge 01752 895555 39 Bridge Park, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0AT 2.19 Miles
Elite Cabs 01752 892222 8 Marshals Field, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0FQ 2.39 Miles
Devon Classic Cars Ltd 01548 831393 Unit 2-3 River Park Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9NT 2.92 Miles
Tim's Taxis 01752 830225 Beechcroft, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1NE 3.68 Miles
Plym Cabs 01752 345005 6A Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4JR 4.05 Miles
Prestige Executive Cars 01752 481400 Station House Station Road Elb, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DL 4.55 Miles
Devon Cars 01752 481400 Station House, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DN 4.55 Miles
Jttransfers 07708 915271 7, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8LJ 5.38 Miles
Plymouth Scooter Chauffeur 01752 600099 Unit 51/Holly Court/St. Modwen Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LG 5.58 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Marjery Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blachford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cleeve Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Highlands Health Centre	Fore Street Ivybridge Devon PL21 9AE
Ivybridge Medical Practice	Erme Terrace Station Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0AJ
Chaddlewood Medical Practice	128 Bellingham Crescent Chaddlewood Plymouth Devon PL7 2QP
Yealm Medical Centre 01752 880567	Yealm Medical Centre Market St, Yealmpton Plymouth Devon PL8 2EA
Glenside Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Glenside Rise Plympton Plymouth PL7 4DR

Local Stores

Ivybridge
Abbots Rd
Ivybridge
Devon
PL21 9TF
01752 896683
Store Website
1.36 miles

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SPAR Pike Road
171 - 173 Pike Road
Efford
Plymouth
PL3 6HJ
01752 603693
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dairy Health Services
The Piggery New England Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 5BA 07969862413 office@dairyhealthservices.co.uk 1.01 miles

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Woodlands Veterinary Group
Woodlands Veterinary Centre Cornwood Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JJ 01752 690999 thepractice@woodlandsvets.co.uk Website 1.28 miles
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South Moor Vets
Endsleigh Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JL 01752 892390 ivybridge@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 1.32 miles

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Optivet South West
Inside South Moor Vets Endsleigh Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JL 01803 467833 sw@optivet.com Website 1.32 miles

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Filham Park Veterinary Clinic
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE 01752 892700 info@filhamparkvets.co.uk Website 2.47 miles
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Phoenix Equine (Filham Park)
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE Website 2.47 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Mothecombe
Mothecombe Beach Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dog And There’S A Dog Friendly Cafe There S W Coast Path Lancashire 5.24 miles

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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 6.09 miles

Location what3words clearcut.including.facelift

Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 7.20 miles

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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 7.53 miles

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Thurlestone Beach
This Is A Huge Beautiful Dog Friendly Beach, It Is Also A Very Quiet Spot Compared To Most Beaches! Lovely Clean Clear Water &Amp; Lots Of Pretty Rock Pools To Explore, Also Cliff Walks/Coastal Path &Amp; National Trust Wetlands To Admire, A Truly Beautiful Spot. Thurlestone Beach Is A National Trust Beach Near Kingsbridge Ilbert Rd 9.22 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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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 9.54 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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