Welcome to Pennycross

Pennycross is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Plymouth and is known for its picturesque countryside and charming atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular destination for visitors.

One of the main attractions of Pennycross is its proximity to Dartmoor National Park. The park is a vast expanse of moorland, hills, and forests, and is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors to Pennycross can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horse riding in the park, as well as exploring its many historic sites and landmarks.

Despite its rural location, Pennycross is well-connected to the rest of Devon and the UK. The village is just a short drive from Plymouth, which has excellent transport links to other parts of the country. There are also regular bus services to Plymouth and other nearby towns and villages, making it easy for visitors to explore the wider area.

Local Schools

School	Details
All Saints Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Scott Simpson-Horne	Pennycross Plymouth Devon PL5 3NE 01752705131 School Website
Pennycross Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Tulloch-Thomas	Arden Grove Pennycross Plymouth Devon PL2 3RL 01752705137 School Website
Shakespeare Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Cameron Lancaster	400 Honicknowle Lane Honicknowle Plymouth Devon PL5 3JU 1752312048 School Website
Devonport High School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lee Sargeant	Lyndhurst Road Peverell Plymouth Devon PL2 3DL 01752705024 School Website
Montpelier Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Aaron West	North Down Road Beacon Park Plymouth Devon PL2 3HN 1752216160 School Website
Mayflower Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Sammels	41 Ham Drive Plymouth Devon PL2 2NJ 01752365730 School Website
Ham Drive Nursery School And Day Care La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mr Esther Archer	Ham Drive Ham Plymouth Devon PL2 2NJ 01752366389 School Website
Manadon Vale Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Gilbride	St Peter's Road Manadon Plymouth Devon PL5 3DL 1752705345 School Website
St Bonifaces Rc College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kate White	21 Boniface Lane Crownhill Plymouth Devon PL5 3AG 01752779051 School Website
Knowle Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Cameron Lancaster	Ringmore Way West Park Plymouth Devon PL5 3QG 1752365364 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Keyham Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BP 1.40 Miles

St Budeaux Ferry Road Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1JJ 1.56 Miles

St Budeaux Victoria Road Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1JJ 1.56 Miles

Dockyard Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX 1.78 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 1.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Executive Hire Southwest 01752 218799 Challenge House, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3LS 0.36 Miles
Estover Taxis 01752 775577 Burrington Way/Walkham Business Pk, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3LS 0.36 Miles
Dial A Cab 01752 781781 Walkham Business Pk, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3LS 0.36 Miles
The Cab Co 01752 781781 Challenge House/Walkham Business Park/Burrington Way, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3LS 0.36 Miles
Black Cab Co 01752 788877 Unit 1B Challenge House, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3LS 0.36 Miles
Crownhill Taxi Services Ltd 01752 791122 Unit 1/Walkham Business Pk/Burrington Way, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3LS 0.36 Miles
Beetlejuice Cars 07518 668448 97 Merrivale Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2RP 0.55 Miles
Elite Airport Transfers 01752 316662 9 Chesterton Close, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3SB 0.61 Miles
Tri-Star Taxis 01752 369911 126 Ringmore Way, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3QN 0.78 Miles
Excel Cabs 01752 301385 3 Lark Hill, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2LL 0.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Melrose Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chaucer Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Honicknowle Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tintagel Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cobbett Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ham Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Byron Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shakespeare Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Treveneague Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Honicknowle Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pennycross Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hardy Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Corondale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Peters Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Peverell Park Surgery 01752 766644	Peverell Park Surgery The Stables, Pounds House Oatland Road, Peverell Plymouth, Devon PL2 3PR
Oakside Surgery 01752 766000	Honicknowle Green Med Ctr Guy Miles Way,Honicknowle Plymouth Devon PL5 3PY
Trelawny Surgery	Ham Drive Ham Plymouth Devon PL2 2NL
Pathfields Medical Group 01752 771713	Crownhill Surgery 103 Crownhill Road Plymouth Devon PL5 3BP
Knowle House Surgery 01752 705090	Knowle House Surgery 4 Meavy Way Crownhill, Plymouth Devon PL5 3JB

Local Stores

Beacon Park
288-296 Beacon Park
Beacon Park
Plymouth
Devon
PL2 3LU
01752 707593
shop.6984@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.51 miles

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SPAR Dale Road
32 Green Dale Road
Mutley
Plymouth
PL4 6PG
01752 662208
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Woodlands Veterinary Hospital
Burnett Road Manadon Plymouth Devon PL6 5BH 01752 700600 thepractice@woodlandsvets.co.uk Website 1.04 miles
Amenities
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Elm Veterinary Group
Milehouse Clinic 28 Outland Road Milehouse Plymouth Devon PL2 3DF 01752 567567 janet.vowles@vetsplymouth.com Website 1.05 miles
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Harwell Veterinary Centre (Edmund H Shillabeer)
10 Peverell Park Road Peverell Plymouth Devon PL3 4NA 01752 662312 harwellvetcentre@gmail.com Website 1.20 miles
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consultations 9 am-9.30am 6 pm-7 pm
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St Budeaux Veterinary Centre
168 Victoria Road St Budeaux Plymouth Devon PL5 1QY 01752 361045 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 1.41 miles

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Nirvana Vets Ltd
Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5HG 01752 748008 info@nirvanavets.com Website 1.45 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 1.55 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.51 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 3.76 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 6.56 miles

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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 9.82 miles

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Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 9.93 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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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 11.05 miles

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