Welcome to Thurlestone

Thurlestone is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. It is situated on the coast and is known for its stunning beaches and rugged cliffs. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions in Thurlestone is the beach. The beach is a long stretch of golden sand that is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and surfing. There are also plenty of rock pools to explore, making it a great destination for families with children. The beach is backed by cliffs and is surrounded by rolling hills, providing a stunning backdrop for a day at the seaside.

Thurlestone is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the 13th-century church of All Saints. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is well worth a visit. There are also a number of walking trails in the area, including the South West Coast Path, which offers stunning views of the coastline and the surrounding countryside. Whether you are looking for a relaxing day at the beach or an active day exploring the countryside, Thurlestone has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
Aveton Gifford Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fern De Beer	Fore Street Aveton Gifford Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4LB 1548550262 School Website
Kingsbridge Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tina Graham	Balkwill Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1PL 01548852641 School Website
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
Kingsbridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Howells	Belle Cross Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1NL 01548852009 School Website
Loddiswell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Benfield	Loddiswell Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4QU 01548550295 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
Modbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Louise Nicholls	Modbury Ivybridge Devon PL21 0RB 01548830312 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 8.84 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 13.70 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 14.46 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 15.52 Miles

Dockyard Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX 15.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The Salcombe And District Taxi Co 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 1.60 Miles
Taxi Mike 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 1.60 Miles
Inhopetaxis 07719 730428 2/Meadow View, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3HH 1.76 Miles
No Rush Taxi's 07938 470600 127 Cumber Close, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3DG 3.17 Miles
A G M Taxis 01548 854141 52 Rack Park Rd, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DH 4.15 Miles
Richard's Taxi 01548 852479 2 Ilton Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DT 4.19 Miles
Clark Cars 01548 842914 Westcotts/Main Rd, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8GA 4.46 Miles
Topline Taxis 07941 912 029 7/10 Union Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8BZ 4.75 Miles
Tim's Taxis 01752 830225 Beechcroft, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1NE 5.87 Miles
Devon Classic Cars Ltd 01548 831393 Unit 2-3 River Park Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9NT 6.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thurlestone Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mollycombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Mead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurlestone School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Links Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Watch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Buckland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rock House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Upton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Folly Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnyside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bigbury Golf Course Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cliffside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hope Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Backshay Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Norton Brook Medical Centre 01548 853551	The Norton Brook Med.Ctr. Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1AE
Redfern Health Centre 01548 842284	Redfern Health Centre Shadycombe Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8DJ
Modbury Health Centre 01548 830666	The Health Centre Poundwell Meadow Modbury, Ivybridge Devon PL21 0QL
Chillington Health Centre 01548 580214	Chillington Health Centre Orchard Way, Chillington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2LB
Yealm Medical Centre 01752 880567	Yealm Medical Centre Market St, Yealmpton Plymouth Devon PL8 2EA

Local Stores

Petrol Malborough
Salcombe Road Garage
Malborough
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 3BU
01548 561333
Store Website
2.93 miles

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SPAR Main Road, Salcombe
Main Road
Salcombe
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Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Moor Vets
Derby Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1JL 01548 852766 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 4.17 miles
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Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 4.85 miles


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South Moor Vets
New Mills Modbury Devon PL21 0TP 01548 830210 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 5.69 miles
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Filham Park Veterinary Clinic
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE 01752 892700 info@filhamparkvets.co.uk Website 8.12 miles
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Phoenix Equine (Filham Park)
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE Website 8.12 miles

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Dairy Health Services
The Piggery New England Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 5BA 07969862413 office@dairyhealthservices.co.uk 8.61 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 0.22 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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Thurlestone To Bigbury
A Lovely Walk Along The South West Costal Path From Thurlestone To Bigbury. Links Court Thurlestone Kingsbridge TQ7 3JS 0.56 miles

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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 4.09 miles Https://W3w.Co/Relies.Unframed.Stitch, Grid Ref: Sx 713 375

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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 4.71 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 12.76 miles

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

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