Welcome to Bittaford

Bittaford is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the A38 road, which connects Plymouth to Exeter. Bittaford is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community.

Bittaford has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book as "Bideford". The name Bittaford is believed to have originated from the Old English words "bita" meaning "bitter" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed". The village has a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. Mary's Church and the 16th-century Bittaford House.

Bittaford is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is close to Dartmoor National Park. There are a number of walking and cycling routes in the area, including the Two Moors Way and the South West Coast Path. Bittaford is also close to a number of beaches, including Bigbury-on-Sea and Bantham Beach. The village has a number of amenities, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ugborough Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy French	Ugborough Ivybridge Devon PL21 0NJ 1752892489 School Website
Stowford School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Williams	Exeter Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0BG 01752894163 School Website
Ivybridge Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Hutchinson	Harford Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0JA 01752691000 School Website
The Erme Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sara-Jane Baker	Station Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0AJ 01752892247 School Website
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Dixon	Manor Way Ivybridge Devon PL21 9BG 1752893182 School Website
Woodlands Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Bone	Abbot Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 9TF 1752690046 School Website
South Brent Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Burstow	Totnes Road South Brent Devon TQ10 9JN 0 136472203 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
Modbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Louise Nicholls	Modbury Ivybridge Devon PL21 0RB 01548830312 School Website
Diptford Parochial Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Holly Edgington	Diptford Totnes Devon TQ9 7NY 1548821352 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 1.15 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 8.78 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 11.82 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 13.00 Miles

Dockyard Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX 13.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elite Cabs 01752 892222 8 Marshals Field, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0FQ 1.66 Miles
Ivycabs Of Ivybridge 01752 895555 39 Bridge Park, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0AT 1.86 Miles
Ivy Cabs 01752 696969 38A Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9AE 2.01 Miles
Devon Classic Cars Ltd 01548 831393 Unit 2-3 River Park Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9NT 2.78 Miles
Tim's Taxis 01752 830225 Beechcroft, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1NE 5.41 Miles
Castle Cabs Of Totnes 01803 868686 17 The Barn Whiteley Farm, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 7.68 Miles
Totnes Taxis 01803 864486 3 The Barns, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 7.68 Miles
Plym Cabs 01752 345005 6A Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4JR 8.03 Miles
Knight Cabs 01803 840940 8 Tolchers, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6HN 8.14 Miles
Bumble Cabs 01803 865588 57 Smithfields, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LR 8.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ivybridge Medical Practice	Erme Terrace Station Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0AJ
Highlands Health Centre	Fore Street Ivybridge Devon PL21 9AE
South Brent Health Centre 01364 72394	The Health Centre Plymouth Road South Brent Devon TQ10 9HT
Modbury Health Centre 01548 830666	The Health Centre Poundwell Meadow Modbury, Ivybridge Devon PL21 0QL
Yealm Medical Centre 01752 880567	Yealm Medical Centre Market St, Yealmpton Plymouth Devon PL8 2EA

Local Stores

Ivybridge - Glanvilles Mill
14 Glanvilles Mill
Shopping Precinct
Ivybridge
Devon
PL21 9PS
01752 690361
Store Website
1.97 miles

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SPAR Modbury
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California Cross Service Station
Modbury
PL21 0SG
01548 821623
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Filham Park Veterinary Clinic
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE 01752 892700 info@filhamparkvets.co.uk Website 1.80 miles
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Phoenix Equine (Filham Park)
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE Website 1.80 miles

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Optivet South West
Inside South Moor Vets Endsleigh Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JL 01803 467833 sw@optivet.com Website 2.79 miles

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South Moor Vets
Endsleigh Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JL 01752 892390 ivybridge@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 2.79 miles

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Woodlands Veterinary Group
Woodlands Veterinary Centre Cornwood Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JJ 01752 690999 thepractice@woodlandsvets.co.uk Website 2.79 miles
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South Moor Vets
New Mills Modbury Devon PL21 0TP 01548 830210 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 3.33 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.23 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 6.69 miles

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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 8.35 miles

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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 8.87 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 9.36 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 11.22 miles

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