Welcome to Dittisham

Dittisham is a picturesque village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Dart, which makes it a popular destination for boating enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. Dittisham is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. George's Church and the 16th-century Manor House.

One of the main attractions of Dittisham is its proximity to the River Dart. Visitors can take a leisurely boat ride along the river, enjoying the stunning scenery and spotting wildlife such as seals and dolphins. The village also has a small beach, which is perfect for swimming and sunbathing during the summer months. For those who prefer to stay on dry land, there are plenty of walking trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Dittisham is a popular destination for foodies, with a number of excellent restaurants and pubs serving up delicious local cuisine. The village is particularly well-known for its seafood, with fresh fish and shellfish caught daily by local fishermen. Visitors can also sample local cheeses, meats, and vegetables at the weekly farmers' market, which takes place in the village hall. Overall, Dittisham is a charming and peaceful village that offers something for everyone, whether you're looking for outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or simply a relaxing break in the countryside.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.1°C

Wind: 21 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Stoke Gabriel Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alice Eeles	School Hill Stoke Gabriel Totnes Devon TQ9 6ST 01803782469 School Website
Galmpton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katy Burns	Greenway Road Galmpton Brixham Devon TQ5 0LT 1803842628 School Website
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kieran Earley	Greenway Road Churston Ferrers Brixham Devon TQ5 0LN 01803842289 School Website
South Devon College Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Mr Laurence Frewin	Vantage Point Long Road Paignton Devon TQ4 7EJ 1803540540 School Website
White Rock Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Tomkinson	Davies Avenue Paignton Devon TQ4 7AW 01803577940 School Website
Dartmouth Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Girardot	Milton Lane Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9HW 01803839700 School Website
St John The Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School Dartmouth Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Hamilton	Milton Lane Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9HW 01803832495 School Website
Roselands Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Danny Brown	Lynmouth Avenue Paignton Devon TQ4 7RQ 01803525375 School Website
Kingswear Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jen Tierney	Lower Contour Road Kingswear Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0BJ 01803752356 School Website
Cambian Devon School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Husbands	Intek House 52 Borough Road Paignton Devon TQ4 7DQ 1803524537 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 3.87 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 5.09 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 5.99 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 6.69 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 9.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Midway Minibus 01803 834812 14 Hermitage Rd, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9TD 2.14 Miles
Bluebird Taxis 01803 833522 21 Mashford Av, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9JW 2.18 Miles
Mickeys Taxis 07812 088935 7 Raleigh Close, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9LB 2.30 Miles
Cars For Occasions 01803 846000 3 Bascombe Close, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0JR 2.31 Miles
Devon Taxis 01803 833778 9 Ivatt Rd, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9LD 2.36 Miles
Kestrel Taxis 01803 832526 7 Norton View, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BA 2.49 Miles
Prestige Taxis Dartmouth 01803 714336 144 Victoria Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9EG 2.49 Miles
T Q Taxi 01803 665511 107 Roselands Dr, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7BT 2.54 Miles
A And L Taxis 01803 664646 29 Haytor Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7BY 2.66 Miles
Ashtons Taxis 01803 664665 Unit 16/Trojan Ind Pk/Borough Cl, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EP 2.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dittisham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Manor Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lane End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Cornworthy Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waddeton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Gabriel Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Galmpton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Greenaway Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barn Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Capton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dart View Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aish Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadsands Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Manor Vale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Compass House Medical Centres 01803 842284	2 Langdon Lane Galmpton Devon TQ5 0PG
Britannia Medical Centre	Britannia Medical Centre Britannia College College Way Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0HJ
Dartmouth Medical Practice 01803 832212	Dartmouth Med. Practice The Clifton Surgery 35 Victoria Road Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9RT
Mayfield Medical Centre	Cherry Brook Square Hookhills Road Paignton TQ4 7SH
Paignton Medical Partnership	Grosvenor Road Surgery 17 Grosvenor Road Paignton Devon TQ4 5AZ

Local Stores

Paignton - Hookhills Road
Hookhills Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ4 7LY
01803 842313
Store Website
2.53 miles

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SPAR Dartmouth
SPAR
Mayflower Close
Townstal
Dartmouth
TQ6 9JP
01803 833371
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Greenbay Vets Ltd
79 Kingsway Avenue Paignton Devon TQ4 7AB 01803 843836 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 2.35 miles
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
The Old Mews Roseville Street Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9QH 01803 832422 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 2.41 miles

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Bay Vet Group
1 Yannons Court Yannons Road Paignton Devon TQ4 7HU 01803 467999 reception@bayvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.56 miles
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24/7 Emergency service at all other times
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24/7 Emergency service at all other times

Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
8 Summercourt Way Brixham Devon TQ5 0DY 01803 853060 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 3.22 miles

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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
8 Grosvenor Road Paignton Devon TQ4 5AY 01803 558588 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk Website 3.69 miles
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
13-15 Penn Meadows Brixham Devon TQ5 9PW 01803 854051 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 4.04 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 0.07 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Berryhead Country Park
Coastal Cliff Top Walk, Totally Flat And Buggy Friendly. Great Cafe Serving Breakfast And Lunches 36 Gillard Rd Lancashire 4.75 miles

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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 5.79 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 5.83 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 9.82 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 10.04 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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

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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

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