Welcome to Smithaleigh

Smithaleigh is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the A38 road, which connects Plymouth to Exeter. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Smithaleigh House. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a convenience store.

The history of Smithaleigh dates back to the 13th century when it was known as Smethalegh. The village was originally a farming community, and many of the buildings in the village date back to this time. In the 19th century, the village became a popular stopover for travelers on the A38 road, and a number of inns and pubs were built to accommodate them. Today, Smithaleigh is a quiet village that is popular with tourists who come to enjoy the beautiful countryside and historic buildings.

One of the most popular attractions in Smithaleigh is the Smithaleigh House. This Grade II listed building was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence. The house is known for its beautiful gardens, which are open to the public during the summer months. The village is also home to a number of walking trails, which take visitors through the surrounding countryside and offer stunning views of the area. Overall, Smithaleigh is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and beauty of Devon.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: -0.7°C

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Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Woodlands Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Bone	Abbot Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 9TF 1752690046 School Website
Chaddlewood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah King	Hemerdon Heights Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2EU 1752337450 School Website
Yealmpton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rob Pepper	Stray Park Yealmpton Plymouth Devon PL8 2HF 01752880446 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
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
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Dixon	Manor Way Ivybridge Devon PL21 9BG 1752893182 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
Ridgeway School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Boorman	Moorland Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2RS 03333602202 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 3.79 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 6.95 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 8.14 Miles

Dockyard Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX 8.42 Miles

Keyham Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BP 8.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ivy Cabs 01752 696969 38A Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9AE 2.92 Miles
Ivycabs Of Ivybridge 01752 895555 39 Bridge Park, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0AT 3.07 Miles
Elite Cabs 01752 892222 8 Marshals Field, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0FQ 3.26 Miles
Plym Cabs 01752 345005 6A Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4JR 3.27 Miles
Devon Classic Cars Ltd 01548 831393 Unit 2-3 River Park Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9NT 3.50 Miles
Tim's Taxis 01752 830225 Beechcroft, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1NE 3.61 Miles
Prestige Executive Cars 01752 481400 Station House Station Road Elb, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DL 3.65 Miles
Devon Cars 01752 481400 Station House, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DN 3.65 Miles
Jttransfers 07708 915271 7, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8LJ 4.48 Miles
Plymouth Scooter Chauffeur 01752 600099 Unit 51/Holly Court/St. Modwen Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LG 4.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Smithaleigh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harris Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Venton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Central Avenue Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Marks Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langage Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Eastern Wood Way Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sparkwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kidwelly Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chaddlewood Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chaddlewood Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cadleigh Park No More Collections Today 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
Yealm Medical Centre 01752 880567	Yealm Medical Centre Market St, Yealmpton Plymouth Devon PL8 2EA
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

Local Stores

Ivybridge
Abbots Rd
Ivybridge
Devon
PL21 9TF
01752 896683
Store Website
2.25 miles

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SPAR Pike Road
171 - 173 Pike Road
Efford
Plymouth
PL3 6HJ
01752 603693
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dairy Health Services
The Piggery New England Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 5BA 07969862413 office@dairyhealthservices.co.uk 0.80 miles

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Woodlands Veterinary Group
Woodlands Veterinary Centre Cornwood Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JJ 01752 690999 thepractice@woodlandsvets.co.uk Website 2.14 miles
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South Moor Vets
Endsleigh Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JL 01752 892390 ivybridge@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 2.16 miles

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Optivet South West
Inside South Moor Vets Endsleigh Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JL 01803 467833 sw@optivet.com Website 2.16 miles

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Plympton Veterinary Centre
Hillcrest Drive Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2DX 01752 344188 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 2.19 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 3.03 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Mothecombe
Mothecombe Beach Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dog And There’S A Dog Friendly Cafe There S W Coast Path Lancashire 5.09 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 6.05 miles

Location what3words clearcut.including.facelift

Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 6.30 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 8.33 miles

Location what3words qualified.flicks.decanter

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 8.66 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 9.34 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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Weather Forecast

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