Welcome to Berry Head

Berry Head is a stunning headland located in Devon, England. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering breathtaking views of the English Channel and the surrounding countryside. The headland is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, dolphins, and seals, making it a great spot for nature lovers. Visitors can explore the area on foot, taking in the stunning scenery and enjoying the fresh sea air.

One of the main attractions at Berry Head is the historic fortifications that date back to the Napoleonic Wars. The fortifications were built to protect the area from French invasion and are now a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can explore the tunnels and gun emplacements, learning about the history of the area and the role it played in defending the country. The fortifications are also home to a museum, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits related to the history of the area.

In addition to the fortifications, Berry Head is also home to a lighthouse that dates back to 1906. The lighthouse is still in operation today, guiding ships safely through the English Channel. Visitors can take a tour of the lighthouse, learning about its history and the important role it plays in maritime navigation. The lighthouse also offers stunning views of the surrounding area, making it a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Berry Head.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.1°C

Wind: 16.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Brixham College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Eager	Higher Ranscombe Road Brixham Devon TQ5 9HF 1803858271 School Website
Brixham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Nelson-Smith	Higher Ranscombe Road Brixham Devon TQ5 9HF 1803882575 School Website
Furzeham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Adams	Higher Furzeham Road Brixham Devon TQ5 8BL 1803853347 School Website
Eden Park Primary School Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Morgan	Eden Park Brixham Devon TQ5 9NH 01803854011 School Website
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Hannah Maskell	Polhearne Way Brixham Devon TQ5 0EE 01803851647 School Website
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kieran Earley	Greenway Road Churston Ferrers Brixham Devon TQ5 0LN 01803842289 School Website
Galmpton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katy Burns	Greenway Road Galmpton Brixham Devon TQ5 0LT 1803842628 School Website
White Rock Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Tomkinson	Davies Avenue Paignton Devon TQ4 7AW 01803577940 School Website
St Michael's Church Of England Academy Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Edwards	C/O Preston Bridge School , Conway Road Paignton Devon TQ4 5LH 1803500971 School Website
Curledge Street Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Jessica Humphrey	Curledge Street Paignton Devon TQ4 5BA 01803557726 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 3.87 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 4.71 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 5.55 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 8.80 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 9.90 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Celebration Vintage Cars 01803 859385 The Studios, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8HR 0.85 Miles
Ace Taxis 01803 882121 1 Union Lane, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8DY 0.97 Miles
Brixham Taxis 01803 853000 6A Fore St, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8DS 1.03 Miles
A1taxi Co Ltd 01803 883883 6A Fore St, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8DS 1.03 Miles
Dec Cars 01803 856163 The Pines/Parkham Lane, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9JR 1.14 Miles
Brixham Minibus Taxis 01803 857050 5 Castor Rd, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9PX 1.23 Miles
Premier Cars 07964 078645 Flat 5/Clennon Court/Castor Rd, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9PX 1.23 Miles
Abc Taxis 01803 855621 34 Pillar Avenue, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8LB 1.33 Miles
Mainland Taxi's Ltd 07970 121466 66 Milton Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0AS 2.02 Miles
Cars For Occasions 01803 846000 3 Bascombe Close, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0JR 2.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Berry Head Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wall Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
1 Lower Rea Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ranscombe Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadacre Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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South Furzeham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Higher Furzeham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brixham Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Briseham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Compass House Medical Centres 01803 855897	Compass House Medical Ctr King Street Brixham Devon TQ5 9TF
Mayfield Medical Centre	Brixham Hospital Greenswood Road Brixham TQ5 9HW
Compass House Medical Centres 01803 842284	2 Langdon Lane Galmpton Devon TQ5 0PG
Mayfield Medical Centre	Cherry Brook Square Hookhills Road Paignton TQ4 7SH
Corner Place Surgery 01803 557458	Corner Place Surgery 46A Dartmouth Road Paignton Devon TQ4 5AH

Local Stores

Brixham Great Rea
16 Great Rea
Brixham
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9SW
01803 855831
shop.8669@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.68 miles

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SPAR Fore St, Brixham
14 - 16 Fore St
Brixham
TQ5 8DS
01803 851636
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dart Vale Veterinary Group
13-15 Penn Meadows Brixham Devon TQ5 9PW 01803 854051 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 1.11 miles
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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
8 Summercourt Way Brixham Devon TQ5 0DY 01803 853060 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 1.88 miles

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Greenbay Vets Ltd
79 Kingsway Avenue Paignton Devon TQ4 7AB 01803 843836 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 3.63 miles
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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
8 Grosvenor Road Paignton Devon TQ4 5AY 01803 558588 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk Website 3.89 miles
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
31 Manor Road Paignton Devon TQ3 2HZ 01803 550491 nurses-paignton@dartvale.co.uk Website 4.20 miles
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Bay Vet Group
1 Yannons Court Yannons Road Paignton Devon TQ4 7HU 01803 467999 reception@bayvetgroup.co.uk Website 4.23 miles
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24/7 Emergency service at all other times
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24/7 Emergency service at all other times
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24/7 Emergency service at all other times

Local Dog Walks

Berryhead Country Park
Coastal Cliff Top Walk, Totally Flat And Buggy Friendly. Great Cafe Serving Breakfast And Lunches 36 Gillard Rd Lancashire 0.38 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 4.97 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Cockington Country Park
Enjoy The Meadow With Your Dog Or Stroll Around Some Of The Many Paths On This Beautiful Estate With Its Woodlands And Water Garden. This Walking Route Is A Little Over 3-Miles And Lets You Explore It All. TQ2 6XA 5.19 miles From Torquay Or Paignton Turn At The Livermead Hotel – Signposted ‘Cockington Country Park’ And Follow The Lane Into The Village, Where There Are Two Car Parks (Cycle Hub & Village).

Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 5.27 miles Torquay

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Bradley Manor
Going To Try This Walk Today It's Local And It's Lovely. 56-60 East St Lancashire 10.19 miles

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Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 10.25 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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