Welcome to Bolt Head

Bolt Head is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. It is situated on the coast of the English Channel and is known for its stunning views of the sea and surrounding countryside. The village is home to a small community of residents and is a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of Bolt Head is its beautiful beaches. The village is home to several secluded coves and bays, which are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. The beaches are also popular with surfers and water sports enthusiasts, who come to enjoy the waves and the stunning scenery. Visitors can also take a stroll along the coastal path, which offers breathtaking views of the sea and the rugged coastline.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bolt Head is also home to several historic landmarks and attractions. The village is home to a number of ancient churches and buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church and the 16th-century Bolt Head Cottage. Visitors can also explore the nearby towns of Salcombe and Kingsbridge, which offer a range of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Overall, Bolt Head is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the beauty and history of Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Salcombe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Henry Everitt	Onslow Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8AG 01548842842 School Website
Malborough With South Huish Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Stallard	Higher Town Malborough Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 3RN 01548561444 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
Charleton Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Coombe	West Charleton Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2AL 1548312289 School Website
Kingsbridge Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tina Graham	Balkwill Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1PL 01548852641 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
Kingsbridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Howells	Belle Cross Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1NL 01548852009 School Website
Stokenham Area Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tess Coulthard	Stokenham Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2SJ 01548580551 School Website
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 12.69 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 15.35 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 17.90 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 18.49 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 19.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
No Rush Taxi's 07938 470600 127 Cumber Close, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3DG 1.23 Miles
Clark Cars 01548 842914 Westcotts/Main Rd, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8GA 1.23 Miles
Topline Taxis 07941 912 029 7/10 Union Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8BZ 1.78 Miles
Inhopetaxis 07719 730428 2/Meadow View, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3HH 2.90 Miles
Taxi Mike 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 3.36 Miles
The Salcombe And District Taxi Co 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 3.36 Miles
A G M Taxis 01548 854141 52 Rack Park Rd, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DH 4.25 Miles
Richard's Taxi 01548 852479 2 Ilton Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DT 4.43 Miles
Tuckers Taxis 01548 857758 30 Cotmore Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2HU 5.69 Miles
Rob's Taxi 01548 580580 Meadow Court Kiln Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2SF 6.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Higher Soar Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Pines Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beadon Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodcot Cliff Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonycroft Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malborough Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Herbert Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salcombe Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Allenhayes Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Devon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Redfern Health Centre 01548 842284	Redfern Health Centre Shadycombe Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8DJ
Norton Brook Medical Centre 01548 853551	The Norton Brook Med.Ctr. Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1AE
Chillington Health Centre 01548 580214	Chillington Health Centre Orchard Way, Chillington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2LB
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

Petrol Malborough
Salcombe Road Garage
Malborough
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 3BU
01548 561333
Store Website
1.46 miles

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SPAR Main Road, Salcombe
Main Road
Salcombe
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Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Moor Vets
Derby Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1JL 01548 852766 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 4.25 miles
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Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 6.11 miles


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South Moor Vets
New Mills Modbury Devon PL21 0TP 01548 830210 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 9.63 miles
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Phoenix Equine (Filham Park)
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE Website 12.07 miles

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Filham Park Veterinary Clinic
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE 01752 892700 info@filhamparkvets.co.uk Website 12.07 miles
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Optivet South West
Inside South Moor Vets Endsleigh Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JL 01803 467833 sw@optivet.com Website 12.69 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 3.69 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 4.30 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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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 8.87 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 14.07 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 16.71 miles

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