Welcome to Hemerdon

Hemerdon is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the Dartmoor National Park, which is known for its rugged landscapes and stunning natural beauty. Hemerdon is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of just over 200 people. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hemerdon is the Hemerdon House, which is a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century. The house is situated in a beautiful parkland setting, and is surrounded by gardens and woodland. The house has been used as a filming location for a number of movies and TV shows, including the popular period drama, Downton Abbey.

Hemerdon is also home to a number of small businesses and shops, including a post office, a village store, and a pub. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good road links to Plymouth and Exeter. Hemerdon is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, who come to explore the beautiful countryside and enjoy the fresh air and stunning views. Overall, Hemerdon is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Chaddlewood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah King	Hemerdon Heights Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2EU 1752337450 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
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heidi Price	Meadowfield Place Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1XQ 01752343411 School Website
Glen Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Hutchings	Glen Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2DE 1752339073 School Website
Longcause Community Special School Community Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Hutchinson	Longcause Plympton St Maurice Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1JB 01752336881 School Website
Ridgeway School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Boorman	Moorland Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2RS 03333602202 School Website
Plympton St Maurice Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Jane Tustain	Plympton Hill Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1UB 1752337427 School Website
Old Priory Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Ottewell	Ridgeway Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1QN 01752338199 School Website
Boringdon Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah King	Courtland Crescent Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 4HJ 1752330424 School Website
Plympton St Mary's Cofe Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Ottewell	8 Market Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1QW 1752337912 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 5.06 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 5.70 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 6.86 Miles

Dockyard Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX 7.09 Miles

Keyham Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BP 7.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Plym Cabs 01752 345005 6A Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4JR 1.90 Miles
Prestige Executive Cars 01752 481400 Station House Station Road Elb, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DL 3.20 Miles
Devon Cars 01752 481400 Station House, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DN 3.20 Miles
Plymouth Scooter Chauffeur 01752 600099 Unit 51/Holly Court/St. Modwen Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LG 3.32 Miles
Delta Flyers Taxis - Airport Transfers 01752 518765 317 Fort Austin Av, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5TQ 3.83 Miles
Wheelchair Taxis 07775 883365 317 Fort Austin Avenue, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5TQ 3.83 Miles
Jttransfers 07708 915271 7, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8LJ 3.98 Miles
Elite Chauffeur Services 01752 690180 23 Downside Av, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5SD 4.13 Miles
Transair 01752 783378 29 Dudley Gardens, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PE 4.21 Miles
Avis Car Hire Plymouth City Airport 0844 544 6024 Plymbridge Ln, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BP 4.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hemerdon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenwood Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Steer Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastern Wood Way Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Langage Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Chaddlewood Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chaddlewood Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Compass Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redwood Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingston Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kidwelly Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edwards Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loughtor Mill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sparkwell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littlewood Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chaddlewood Medical Practice	128 Bellingham Crescent Chaddlewood Plymouth Devon PL7 2QP
Glenside Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Glenside Rise Plympton Plymouth PL7 4DR
Glenside Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Glenside Rise Plympton Plymouth PL7 4DR
Glenside Medical Centre	Glenside Rise Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 4DR
Pathfields Practice	Mudge Way Plymouth PL7 1AD

Local Stores

Ridgeway
The Ridgeway
Plympton
Plymouth
Devon
PL7 2AW
01752 303200
Store Website
1.70 miles

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SPAR Pike Road
171 - 173 Pike Road
Efford
Plymouth
PL3 6HJ
01752 603693
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Plympton Veterinary Centre
Hillcrest Drive Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2DX 01752 344188 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 0.98 miles

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It'S The Vets
Unit 15-18 Match Mills Business Park Newnham Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 4AW 01752 858636 contact@itsthevets.co.uk Website 1.49 miles

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Dairy Health Services
The Piggery New England Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 5BA 07969862413 office@dairyhealthservices.co.uk 2.58 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Coypool Road Plymouth Devon PL7 4TB 01752 342715 plymouth@jollyes.co.uk 2.84 miles
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Plymouth Veterinary Hospital
Colwill Road Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8RP 01752 702646 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 3.40 miles
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Woodlands Veterinary Group
Woodlands Veterinary Centre Cornwood Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JJ 01752 690999 thepractice@woodlandsvets.co.uk Website 3.57 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 4.58 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 5.53 miles

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Mothecombe
Mothecombe Beach Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dog And There’S A Dog Friendly Cafe There S W Coast Path Lancashire 6.68 miles

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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 7.65 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 8.59 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 11.06 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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