Welcome to Prawle Point

Prawle Point is a stunning headland located on the southern coast of Devon, England. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering breathtaking views of the English Channel and the surrounding countryside. The area is known for its rugged cliffs, rocky coves, and diverse wildlife, making it a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the main attractions of Prawle Point is its lighthouse, which has been in operation since 1878. The lighthouse is perched on a rocky outcrop and provides a vital navigational aid for ships passing through the English Channel. Visitors can take a guided tour of the lighthouse and learn about its history and operation. The surrounding area is also home to a number of walking trails, which offer stunning views of the coastline and the chance to spot rare birds and other wildlife.

Prawle Point is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Devon. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply want to soak up the stunning scenery, this headland has something for everyone. With its rugged coastline, diverse wildlife, and fascinating history, Prawle Point is a true gem of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 11°C

Feels Like: 10.2°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Salcombe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Henry Everitt	Onslow Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8AG 01548842842 School Website
Charleton Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Coombe	West Charleton Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2AL 1548312289 School Website
Malborough With South Huish Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Stallard	Higher Town Malborough Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 3RN 01548561444 School Website
Stokenham Area Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tess Coulthard	Stokenham Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2SJ 01548580551 School Website
Kingsbridge Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tina Graham	Balkwill Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1PL 01548852641 School Website
West Alvington Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Coombe	West Alvington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 3PP 1548312290 School Website
Kingsbridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Howells	Belle Cross Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1NL 01548852009 School Website
Thurlestone All Saints Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Williams	Thurlestone Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 3NB 1548560494 School Website
East Allington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Pether	Church Hill East Allington Totnes Devon TQ9 7RE 1548521305 School Website
Loddiswell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Benfield	Loddiswell Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4QU 01548550295 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 15.60 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 16.06 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 17.44 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 19.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Topline Taxis 07941 912 029 7/10 Union Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8BZ 3.24 Miles
Clark Cars 01548 842914 Westcotts/Main Rd, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8GA 3.40 Miles
No Rush Taxi's 07938 470600 127 Cumber Close, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3DG 4.68 Miles
Tuckers Taxis 01548 857758 30 Cotmore Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2HU 4.96 Miles
Rob's Taxi 01548 580580 Meadow Court Kiln Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2SF 5.42 Miles
A G M Taxis 01548 854141 52 Rack Park Rd, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DH 5.95 Miles
Richard's Taxi 01548 852479 2 Ilton Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DT 6.13 Miles
The Salcombe And District Taxi Co 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 6.61 Miles
Taxi Mike 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 6.61 Miles
Inhopetaxis 07719 730428 2/Meadow View, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3HH 6.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
East Prawle No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodcombe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rickham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goodshelter No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Allington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Portlemouth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ferry Steps No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Kellaton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodcot Cliff Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bolt Head No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonycroft No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Pool No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitestrand No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Devon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Herbert Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Redfern Health Centre 01548 842284	Redfern Health Centre Shadycombe Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8DJ
Chillington Health Centre 01548 580214	Chillington Health Centre Orchard Way, Chillington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2LB
Norton Brook Medical Centre 01548 853551	The Norton Brook Med.Ctr. Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1AE
Dartmouth Medical Practice 01803 832212	Dartmouth Med. Practice The Clifton Surgery 35 Victoria Road Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9RT
Britannia Medical Centre	Britannia Medical Centre Britannia College College Way Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0HJ

Local Stores

Salcombe - Gould Road
Gould Road
Salcombe
Devon
TQ8 8FN
01548 844870
Store Website
3.38 miles

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SPAR Salcombe
SPAR
Loring Road
Salcombe
TQ8 8BL
01548 842836
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Moor Vets
Derby Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1JL 01548 852766 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 5.93 miles
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Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 7.82 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 12.02 miles

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South Moor Vets
New Mills Modbury Devon PL21 0TP 01548 830210 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 12.75 miles
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Phoenix Equine (Filham Park)
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE Website 15.11 miles

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Filham Park Veterinary Clinic
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE 01752 892700 info@filhamparkvets.co.uk Website 15.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

South West Salcombe
This 6.5 Mile Walk Starts And Finished At The National Trust East Soar Car Park (Os Grid Ref: Sx 713 375). Quite, But Not Very Hilly, It Takes You Around The Headland To The South Of Salcombe. Stunning Views. National Trust - East Soar Unnamed Road Kingsbridge TQ7 3DR 4.03 miles Https://W3w.Co/Relies.Unframed.Stitch, Grid Ref: Sx 713 375

Location what3words weary.boggles.dishing

Thurlestone To Bigbury
A Lovely Walk Along The South West Costal Path From Thurlestone To Bigbury. Links Court Thurlestone Kingsbridge TQ7 3JS 7.40 miles

Location what3words wiring.prospered.deed

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 7.98 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

Location what3words grudges.negotiators.bath

Mothecombe
Mothecombe Beach Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dog And There’S A Dog Friendly Cafe There S W Coast Path Lancashire 12.56 miles

Location what3words frock.wicket.crescendo

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 13.55 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

Location what3words stiffly.learn.dearest

Berryhead Country Park
Coastal Cliff Top Walk, Totally Flat And Buggy Friendly. Great Cafe Serving Breakfast And Lunches 36 Gillard Rd Lancashire 16.59 miles

Location what3words students.drape.somewhere

Weather Forecast

Thursday	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	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	5°C	3.6°C	2.8°C	2.3°C	3.7°C	9.4°C	14.5°C	17.5°C	19.4°C	15.1°C	14.1°C	14.9°C
Feels Like	2.7°C	0.7°C	0.1°C	-0.5°C	0.8°C	6.9°C	13.4°C	17.2°C	18.9°C	14°C	12.5°C	14°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Moderate rain at times	Light rain	Light rain	Fog	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	13.5°C	13.1°C	12.5°C	11.6°C	11.7°C	13.4°C	16.7°C	18.5°C	18°C	15.8°C	12.8°C	12.5°C
Feels Like	11.8°C	11.6°C	11.2°C	10.2°C	10.1°C	12.2°C	16.3°C	18.4°C	17.9°C	15.4°C	12°C	11.1°C

Saturday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Patchy rain nearby
Temp	9.3°C	7.6°C	6.4°C	5.5°C	8.2°C	11.4°C	14.2°C	14.8°C	13.5°C	10.9°C	8.1°C	7.9°C
Feels Like	8.3°C	6.9°C	5.6°C	4.2°C	7°C	10.8°C	14°C	14.4°C	12.3°C	8.6°C	3.9°C	5.1°C

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