Welcome to West Blackdown

West Blackdown is a stunning location situated in the heart of Devon. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who come to enjoy the breathtaking views and peaceful surroundings. The area is known for its rolling hills, lush greenery, and picturesque landscapes. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the countryside, go on a hike, or simply relax and take in the natural beauty of the area. West Blackdown is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in nature.

One of the most notable features of West Blackdown is its rich history. The area has been inhabited for thousands of years, and there are many ancient landmarks and historical sites to explore. Visitors can visit the ruins of old castles and forts, explore ancient burial sites, and learn about the fascinating history of the area. The local museums and heritage centers are also a great place to learn more about the history of West Blackdown and the surrounding area.

West Blackdown is also a great place for outdoor activities. The area is home to many hiking trails, cycling routes, and horse riding paths. Visitors can explore the countryside on foot, by bike, or on horseback, and enjoy the fresh air and stunning scenery. There are also many opportunities for fishing, bird watching, and other outdoor pursuits. Whether you are looking for a relaxing day out or an action-packed adventure, West Blackdown has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: -0.6°C

Feels Like: -2.8°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Mary Tavy And Brentor Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Davies	Mary Tavy Tavistock Devon PL19 9PR 01822810384 School Website
Lydford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Hill	School Road Lydford Okehampton Devon EX20 4AU 1822820264 School Website
Tor View School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr John Gordon	Kilworthy Road Tavistock Devon PL19 0JN 1822618515 School Website
Lew Trenchard Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Hussey	Lewdown Okehampton Devon EX20 4DP 1566783273 School Website
Lamerton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Melody Sterry	Lamerton Tavistock Devon PL19 8RJ 01822613561 School Website
Mount Kelly Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Guy Ayling	Parkwood Road Tavistock Devon PL19 0HZ 01822813100 School Website
St Rumons Church Of England Vc Infants School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Suzy Dyter	Dolvin Road Tavistock Devon PL19 9EA 01822612085 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Va Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzy Dyter	School Close Greenlands Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9HW 01822614640 School Website
Bridestowe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Hill	Bridestowe Okehampton Devon EX20 4EL 1837861361 School Website
Tavistock Community Primary And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Handel	Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8BX 01822616044 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 7.88 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 8.95 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 9.76 Miles

Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 9.97 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 11.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tavicab Xl 07525 730003 2 Bal La, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PD 1.73 Miles
T C Taxi 07814 241656 High View, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0HR 3.71 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 4.59 Miles
4Hire Taxi 01822 618440 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 4.59 Miles
Tavistock Radio Taxis 01822 616266 1 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EF 4.66 Miles
Jaycars Taxi 07860 298808 43 Walkham Clo, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HT 4.81 Miles
First Car Taxis 01822 840015 Bedford Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AU 4.86 Miles
Tavistock Tor Taxis 07811 406859 The Gate Cottage, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9DZ 5.39 Miles
Yelverton Cars 01822 616695 33 Oak Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LJ 5.63 Miles
Kit Hill Cars 07920 473747 Cornerways, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9BB 8.22 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brentor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forda No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackdown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brentor Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mary Tavy Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Axna Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Liddaton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horndon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Mary Tavy No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nicholls Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coryton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cudliptown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exchange No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rye Mount No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Abbey Surgery, Tavistock - Covid Local Vaccination Service	28 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BU
Abbey Surgery, Tavistock - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	28 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BU
Abbey Surgery 01822 612247	Abbey Surgery 28 Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8BU
Tavyside Health Centre 01822 613517	Abby Rise Tavistock Devon PL19 9FD
Lifton Surgery	North Road Lifton Devon PL16 0EH

Local Stores

Tavistock
Brook Street
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 0BJ
01822 616378
Store Website
4.55 miles

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SPAR Tavistock
SPAR
14 Fore Street
Tavistock
PL19 8DZ
01822 612450
Store Website
5.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Drake Vets
11C Plymouth Road Industrial Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9QN 01822 854255 info@drakevets.co.uk Website 5.46 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 5.49 miles
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Drake Vets Ltd
Hinnies Leg O Mutton Corner Yelverton Devon PL20 6DJ 01822 854 255 info@drakevets.co.uk drakevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 8.83 miles
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Glebe Veterinary Surgery
Lezant Launceston Cornwall PL15 9PP 01579 371295 inbox@glebevets.co.uk Website 9.65 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Launceston Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5A Launceston Retail Park Hurdon Road Launceston Devon PL15 9DJ Launceston@vets4pets.com Website 9.91 miles

Animals Treated
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Okeford Veterinary Centre - Okehampton
The Veterinary Clinic School Way Okehampton Devon EX20 1EU 01837 52148 rosie@okefordvets.co.uk Website 10.24 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 11.53 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 12.49 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 15.53 miles

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 16.43 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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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 18.31 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 18.36 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	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

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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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