Welcome to Leigham

Leigham is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Plymouth and is known for its beautiful countryside and stunning views. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Leigham Manor House, which dates back to the 16th century.

One of the main attractions in Leigham is the Leigham Stone Circle, which is believed to be one of the oldest stone circles in the country. The circle is made up of 12 stones and is thought to have been used for religious ceremonies and rituals. The circle is located on a hilltop and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can also explore the nearby Leigham Caves, which are a series of underground tunnels and chambers that were used by smugglers in the 18th century.

Leigham is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village quiz night. Overall, Leigham is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in Devon.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 6.4°C

Wind: 7.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Leigham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Barker	Cockington Close Leigham Plymouth Devon PL6 8RF 1752790990 School Website
Woodford Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Patrick	Linchaton Way Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 4RR 01752336228 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
St Edwards C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Bird	Fort Austin Avenue Eggbuckland Plymouth Devon PL6 5ST 01752705130 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
Austin Farm Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ruth Baptiste	Delamere Road Eggbuckland Plymouth Devon PL6 5XQ 01752705367 School Website
Heles Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Justine Mason	Seymour Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 4LT 01752337193 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 2.95 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 3.98 Miles

Keyham Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BP 4.09 Miles

Dockyard Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX 4.14 Miles

St Budeaux Ferry Road Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1JJ 4.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Plymouth Scooter Chauffeur 01752 600099 Unit 51/Holly Court/St. Modwen Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LG 0.45 Miles
Delta Flyers Taxis - Airport Transfers 01752 518765 317 Fort Austin Av, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5TQ 0.74 Miles
Wheelchair Taxis 07775 883365 317 Fort Austin Avenue, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5TQ 0.74 Miles
Transair 01752 783378 29 Dudley Gardens, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PE 1.10 Miles
Elite Chauffeur Services 01752 690180 23 Downside Av, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5SD 1.11 Miles
Plym Cabs 01752 345005 6A Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4JR 1.54 Miles
Avis Car Hire Plymouth City Airport 0844 544 6024 Plymbridge Ln, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BP 1.57 Miles
Plymouth City Airport 01752 204090 Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BW 1.72 Miles
Luxury Executive Travel 01752 768541 1 Plymbridge Lane, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BD 1.73 Miles
Louannon Cars Of Plymouth 01752 510689 54 Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PU 2.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Leigham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bampton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkway Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Longbridge Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Briarleigh Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carradale Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Estover Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Langdale Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodford Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colwill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Austin Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deer Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynwood Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Erlstoke Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riversleigh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Elm Surgery 01752 776772	Elm Surgery 123 Leypark Walk, Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8UF
Laira Surgery 01752 663473	95 Pike Road Laira Plymouth Devon PL3 6HG
Efford Surgery	29-31 Torridge Way Efford Plymouth Devon PL3 6JG
Collings Park Surgery	57 Eggbuckland Road Plymouth PL3 5JR
Glenside Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Glenside Rise Plympton Plymouth PL7 4DR

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Coypool Road Plymouth Devon PL7 4TB 01752 342715 plymouth@jollyes.co.uk 0.68 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Plymouth Veterinary Hospital
Colwill Road Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8RP 01752 702646 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 0.79 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 1.59 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 1.69 miles

Animals Treated
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Woodlands Veterinary Hospital
Burnett Road Manadon Plymouth Devon PL6 5BH 01752 700600 thepractice@woodlandsvets.co.uk Website 1.83 miles
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Nirvana Vets Ltd
Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5HG 01752 748008 info@nirvanavets.com Website 2.28 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 3.72 miles

Location what3words flight.dairy.this

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 4.76 miles

Location what3words clearcut.including.facelift

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 5.13 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 8.79 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 11.07 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 12.26 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.6°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
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

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	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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