Welcome to Glenholt

Glenholt is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Plymouth and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Glenholt is a close-knit community, and residents take pride in their village and its surroundings.

One of the main attractions of Glenholt is its proximity to Dartmoor National Park. The park is a vast expanse of moorland, hills, and valleys, and is home to a variety of wildlife. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horse riding in the park, and there are also several picturesque villages and towns to explore. The park is also home to several historic sites, including ancient stone circles and burial mounds.

Glenholt is also known for its excellent schools, making it a popular choice for families. The village has a primary school, which has been rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, and there are several secondary schools in the surrounding area. The village also has a range of amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. Overall, Glenholt is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.4°C

Feels Like: 3.8°C

Wind: 4.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bickleigh Down Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tameka Hue Hamilton	School Drive Woolwell Plymouth Devon PL6 7JW 01752301837 School Website
College Of St Mark & St John Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Rob Warner	Derriford Road Plymouth Devon PL6 8BH 1752777188 School Website
Thornbury Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Hardisty	Miller Way Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8UL 1752302600 School Website
Widewell Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Broughton	Lulworth Drive Roborough Plymouth Devon PL6 7ER 01752778796 School Website
Oakwood Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Nettleship	Pendeen Crescent Southway Plymouth Devon PL6 6QS 1752775478 School Website
Tor Bridge High Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Graham Roser	Miller Way Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8UN 01752207907 School Website
Cann Bridge School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Shane Baker	Miller Way Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8UN 01752207909 School Website
Plym Bridge Nursery And Day Care La Nursery School Head Teacher Mr Esther Archer	Miller Way Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8UN 01752786444 School Website
Tor Bridge Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Aaron Meredith	Eden Valley Gardens Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8EE 1752964010 School Website
Notre Dame Rc School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine White	Looseleigh Lane Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5HN 01752775101 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 3.75 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 3.86 Miles

St Budeaux Ferry Road Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1JJ 4.20 Miles

St Budeaux Victoria Road Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1JJ 4.20 Miles

Keyham Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BP 4.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avis Car Hire Plymouth City Airport 0844 544 6024 Plymbridge Ln, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BP 0.47 Miles
Plymouth City Airport 01752 204090 Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BW 0.55 Miles
Luxury Executive Travel 01752 768541 1 Plymbridge Lane, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BD 0.86 Miles
Star Cars 01752 200020 Southway Dr, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QW 1.04 Miles
Transair 01752 783378 29 Dudley Gardens, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PE 1.84 Miles
Delta Flyers Taxis - Airport Transfers 01752 518765 317 Fort Austin Av, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5TQ 1.89 Miles
Wheelchair Taxis 07775 883365 317 Fort Austin Avenue, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5TQ 1.89 Miles
Southway Taxis 01752 201120 24 Pethick Cl, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6NW 1.95 Miles
Plymouth Scooter Chauffeur 01752 600099 Unit 51/Holly Court/St. Modwen Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LG 2.15 Miles
Elite Chauffeur Services 01752 690180 23 Downside Av, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5SD 2.19 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Glenholt Camp Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glenholt Post Office Collection Today available until:12:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Glenholt Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buena Vista Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cann Wood View Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolwell Road Collection Today available until:12:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Mark & St John Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Combley Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Estover Road Collection Today available until:13:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Estover Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Southway Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pick Pie Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco (Roborough) Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Widewell Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rothbury Gardens Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Woolwell Medical Centre 01752 209030	School Drive Woolwell Plymouth Devon PL6 7TH
Roborough Surgery 01752 701659	Roborough Surgery 1 Eastcote Cl, Roborough Plymouth Devon PL6 6PH
North Cmht 01752 434447	Southway Clinic 50 Inchkeith Road Plymouth Devon PL6 6EJ
Elm Surgery 01752 776772	Elm Surgery 123 Leypark Walk, Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8UF
Bickleigh Medical Centre	Bickleigh Medical Centre Shaugh Prior Bickleigh Plymouth Devon PL6 7AJ

Local Stores

Fort Austin
2 Austin Crescent
Eggbuckland
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 5QA
01752 766308
Store Website
1.69 miles

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SPAR Derriford
Unit 2-3 69 Upland Drive
Derriford
Plymouth
PL6 6BE
01752 426820
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Woolwell) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit C, Towerfield Retail Park Towerfield Dr Plymouth Devon PL6 7FG 0.66 miles


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Roborough Vet
The Old Forge House 18 Tavistock Road Roborough Plymouth Devon PL6 7BB 01752 779999 Roboroughvet@hotmail.com Website 1.00 miles
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Plymouth Veterinary Hospital
Colwill Road Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8RP 01752 702646 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 1.05 miles
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Plymouth Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Gwen Rees Centre
6 William Prance Road Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5WR 01752 266077 Website 1.35 miles
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Nirvana Vets Ltd
Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5HG 01752 748008 info@nirvanavets.com Website 1.47 miles
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Woodlands Veterinary Hospital
Burnett Road Manadon Plymouth Devon PL6 5BH 01752 700600 thepractice@woodlandsvets.co.uk Website 2.12 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.75 miles

Location what3words clearcut.including.facelift

Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 5.22 miles

Location what3words flight.dairy.this

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 6.02 miles

Location what3words scam.radar.rainy

Mothecombe
Mothecombe Beach Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dog And There’S A Dog Friendly Cafe There S W Coast Path Lancashire 10.45 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 10.97 miles

Location what3words qualified.flicks.decanter

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 10.99 miles

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Weather Forecast

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