Welcome to Turfmoor

Turfmoor Devon is a beautiful and serene location situated in the heart of Devon, England. The area is known for its lush greenery, rolling hills, and picturesque landscapes. It is a popular destination for tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in nature. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and rabbits, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers.

One of the main attractions of Turfmoor Devon is its stunning countryside. The area is dotted with quaint villages, charming cottages, and historic landmarks, all of which add to its charm. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the countryside, go on a bike ride, or even go horseback riding. The area is also home to several nature reserves, including the Dartmoor National Park, which is a must-visit for anyone who wants to experience the beauty of the English countryside.

Turfmoor Devon is also known for its rich history and culture. The area has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the Bronze Age. Visitors can explore the many historic sites and landmarks, including ancient stone circles, medieval castles, and historic churches. The area is also home to several museums and galleries, which showcase the region's rich cultural heritage. Overall, Turfmoor Devon is a must-visit destination for anyone who wants to experience the beauty, history, and culture of England's countryside.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: -0.6°C

Feels Like: -2.8°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Launceston College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mrs Jenn Burn	Hurdon Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9JR 01566772468 School Website
Launceston Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Kerr	Long Field Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9FW 1566701685 School Website
St Catherines C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Louise Hussey	Moorland Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 7HX 01566772198 School Website
Windmill Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo-Anne Callow	Windmill Hill Launceston Cornwall PL15 9AE 01566772143 School Website
St Josephs School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Scott	St Stephen's Hill Launceston Cornwall PL15 8HN 01566772580 School Website
South Petherwin Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Theresa Mills	South Petherwin Launceston Cornwall PL15 7LE 01566776363 School Website
St Stephens Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Maura Furber	Roydon Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 8HL 01566772170 School Website
Tregadillett Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jack Horwell	Tregadillett Launceston Cornwall PL15 7EU 01566280060 School Website
Trekenner Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Mead	Lezant Launceston Cornwall PL15 9PH 01579370435 School Website
Werrington Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Jon Phillpotts	Yeolmbridge Launceston Cornwall PL15 8TN 01566772943

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 9.43 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 10.81 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 11.99 Miles

Liskeard Station Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4DX 12.86 Miles

Menheniot Lower Clicker Road, Menheniot, Cornwall, PL14 3PJ 13.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kensey Kabs 07776 200992 Race Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9BD 0.86 Miles
Ab Taxis 01566 776877 31 Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AD 1.03 Miles
Cozens Cars Of Launceston 01566 779130 Holne House, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8EW 1.47 Miles
Rdc Car Sales 01566 86618 Rudona, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8QR 4.55 Miles
Launceston Taxis 01566 785364 4 Hellescott Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8LN 4.89 Miles
T C Taxi 07814 241656 High View, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0HR 6.37 Miles
Anytime Taxi's 01579 346007 Caradon Town Flat, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5AR 7.44 Miles
Kit Hill Cars 07920 473747 Cornerways, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9BB 7.85 Miles
Tamar Cars 01579 389200 60 Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AQ 8.43 Miles
Caradon Cabs Ltd 01579 340007 Rosemary Cottage, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5JN 9.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hurdon Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Landlake Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pennygillam Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Woburn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hurdon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunheved Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hendra Vale No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapple Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorland Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ercildown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Launceston Delivery Office Collection Today available until:12:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Race Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tavistock Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Daws House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Street Collection Today available until:13:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Launceston Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Launceston Medical Practice Landlake Road Launceston PL15 9HH
Launceston Medical Centre 01566 772131	Launceston Medical Centre Landlake Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9HH
Kccg-Dermatology 01726 627953	Launceston Hospital Link Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9JD
Lewannick	Landry Cottage Lewannick Cornwall PL15 7QD
Lifton Surgery	North Road Lifton Devon PL16 0EH

Local Stores

Petrol Launceston - Western Road
Wobern Garage
Western Road
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 7AU
01566 772975
Store Website
0.82 miles

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SPAR Launceston
SPAR
2 Dutson Road
Newport
Launceston
PL15 8DU
01566 773482
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Launceston Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5A Launceston Retail Park Hurdon Road Launceston Devon PL15 9DJ Launceston@vets4pets.com Website 0.54 miles

Animals Treated
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Castle Veterinary Group Limited
Castle Veterinary Group Limited Pennygillam Way Launceston Cornwall PL15 7ED 01566 772211 webmaster@castleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 0.86 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Farm Animal Reception is open to 12.30pm and Small Animal Reception to 3pm.
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Glebe Veterinary Surgery
Lezant Launceston Cornwall PL15 9PP 01579 371295 inbox@glebevets.co.uk Website 2.33 miles
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Trethorne Kennards House Launceston Cornwall PL15 8QE 01566 86985 launceston.farm@penbodevets.co.uk Website 2.56 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Emergencies & out of hours service available

Calweton Veterinary Group
Calweton Veterinary Centre 79 Tavistock Road Callington Cornwall PL17 7RD 01579 383231 admin@calwetonvets.co.uk Website 8.34 miles
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Giles &Amp; Parsons Farm Vets Ltd
West Roose Otterham Camelford Cornwall PL32 9YP 01840214973 info@gpfarmvets.co.uk Website 10.57 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 9.26 miles

Location what3words ketchup.migrants.reset

Widemouth Bay Bude Canal Cornwall
This 6 To 8 Mile Walk (Depending On How Many Detours You Make) Takes In A Spectacular Stretch Of The South West Coast Path, Bude Beach And The Bude Canal. It Passes By Or Through Three Nature Reserves. Marine Dr Bude Lancashire EX23 0AW 15.10 miles Follow The Coast Road North Out Of Widemouth Bay And Park In The First Coast Path Car Park You Come To On The Left (Grid Ref: Ss 199 032)

Location what3words encounter.speedy.unhelpful

Boscastle Harbour
A Gentle Dog Friendly Walk Around Boscastle Harbour. At The Picturesque Seaside Village Of Boscastle, This Walk Allows You To Take In The River And The Ancient Harbour, Along With Having Some Great Views Of The Sea And Coast. PL35 0HE 15.29 miles From The South On The A39, Turn Right Onto The B3263 And Follow It, Passing Through Several Villages Until You Reach Boscastle. From The North On The A39 Turn Left Onto The B3266 And Continue To Boscastle. The Village Is Well Sign Posted.

Cardinham Woods
Woodland Walk With Plenty Of Options For Routes, Nearly All Of Which Are On The Flat And Either Paved Or At Least A Sand/Gravel Path. Some Routes Follow The River Which Is Fairly Shallow. Margate Ln Bodmin Lancashire PL30 4AL 17.44 miles

Location what3words pyramid.objective.fewest

Cardinham Woods
Cardinham Woods Are A Beautiful Mixed Woodland. Here, We List Three Circular Walks With Varied Length, To Suit All Abilities. PL30 4AL 17.45 miles Cardinham Woods Are Located Just Off The A30 Near Bodmin And Lanhydrock.

Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 17.92 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

Location what3words recur.eagles.pupils

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	-0.4°C	-1.1°C	-0.7°C	-1°C	-2.1°C	-2.8°C	-4.2°C	-5.4°C	-6.1°C	-6.6°C	-7.8°C	-9.8°C
Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°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°C	-10.7°C	-11.4°C	-12.1°C	-12.3°C	-11.4°C	-9.5°C	-7.7°C	-7°C	-7.3°C	-8.7°C	-9.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

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

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Temp	-10.1°C	-9.7°C	-8.8°C	-7.6°C	-6.3°C	-3.7°C	0.1°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.8°C	-15.7°C	-15.2°C	-14.5°C	-13.2°C	-10.2°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.5°C	-9.8°C

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