Welcome to Ashford

Ashford is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Avon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Today, Ashford is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy its natural beauty and explore its historic landmarks.

One of the most popular attractions in Ashford is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Visitors can also explore the nearby Ashford Castle, which was built in the 13th century and is now a popular hotel and wedding venue. The castle is surrounded by stunning gardens and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Ashford is also home to a number of charming pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and local ales. The village is known for its friendly locals and welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. Whether you're looking to explore the historic landmarks, enjoy the natural beauty of the countryside, or simply relax in a cozy pub, Ashford has something for everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Loddiswell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Benfield	Loddiswell Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4QU 01548550295 School Website
Modbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Louise Nicholls	Modbury Ivybridge Devon PL21 0RB 01548830312 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
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 Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tina Graham	Balkwill Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1PL 01548852641 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
Ermington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Mitchell	School Road Ermington Ivybridge Devon PL21 9NH 1548830459 School Website
Ugborough Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy French	Ugborough Ivybridge Devon PL21 0NJ 1752892489 School Website
Holbeton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Rickard	The Square Holbeton Plymouth Devon PL8 1LT 1752830317 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 5.71 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 10.28 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 13.84 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 14.48 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 15.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The Salcombe And District Taxi Co 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 3.73 Miles
Taxi Mike 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 3.73 Miles
Richard's Taxi 01548 852479 2 Ilton Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DT 4.10 Miles
Devon Classic Cars Ltd 01548 831393 Unit 2-3 River Park Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9NT 4.18 Miles
A G M Taxis 01548 854141 52 Rack Park Rd, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DH 4.22 Miles
Tim's Taxis 01752 830225 Beechcroft, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1NE 4.83 Miles
Inhopetaxis 07719 730428 2/Meadow View, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3HH 5.42 Miles
Elite Cabs 01752 892222 8 Marshals Field, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0FQ 5.72 Miles
Ivy Cabs 01752 696969 38A Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9AE 5.74 Miles
Ivycabs Of Ivybridge 01752 895555 39 Bridge Park, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0AT 5.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ashford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Damerells Combe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aveton Gifford Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fore Street Aveton Gifford . Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harraton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bigbury Rec Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pennymoor Camp Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Anns Chapel Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Loddiswell Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bigbury Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchstow Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ayleston Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Upton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Galpin Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Modbury Health Centre 01548 830666	The Health Centre Poundwell Meadow Modbury, Ivybridge Devon PL21 0QL
Norton Brook Medical Centre 01548 853551	The Norton Brook Med.Ctr. Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1AE
Highlands Health Centre	Fore Street Ivybridge Devon PL21 9AE
Ivybridge Medical Practice	Erme Terrace Station Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0AJ
Redfern Health Centre 01548 842284	Redfern Health Centre Shadycombe Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8DJ

Local Stores

Modbury
Broad Street
Modbury
Ivybridge
Devon
PL21 0PY
01548 830572
Store Website
2.63 miles

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SPAR Scane Loddiswell
RS Village Stores Limited
2 Fore Street
Loddiswell
TQ7 4QL
01548 550258
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Moor Vets
New Mills Modbury Devon PL21 0TP 01548 830210 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 2.93 miles
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Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 3.19 miles


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South Moor Vets
Derby Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1JL 01548 852766 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 4.25 miles
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Phoenix Equine (Filham Park)
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE Website 5.21 miles

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Filham Park Veterinary Clinic
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE 01752 892700 info@filhamparkvets.co.uk Website 5.21 miles
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Optivet South West
Inside South Moor Vets Endsleigh Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JL 01803 467833 sw@optivet.com Website 6.05 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 3.86 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 4.21 miles

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

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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 10.40 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 11.33 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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