Welcome to Bolt Tail

Bolt Tail is a stunning headland located in South Devon, England. It is situated between the towns of Salcombe and Hope Cove and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The headland is known for its rugged cliffs, stunning views, and diverse wildlife. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities such as hiking, bird watching, and rock pooling.

The area around Bolt Tail is rich in history and has been inhabited for thousands of years. The headland was once home to a Bronze Age settlement, and there are also remains of an Iron Age fort. During the medieval period, Bolt Tail was used as a lookout point to warn of potential invasions. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of these ancient settlements and learn about the area's fascinating history.

Bolt Tail is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, dolphins, and seals. The headland is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its unique geology and diverse flora and fauna. Visitors can take guided tours to learn more about the area's wildlife and conservation efforts. Overall, Bolt Tail is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting South Devon, offering stunning natural beauty and a rich history.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.1°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
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
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
Kingsbridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Howells	Belle Cross Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1NL 01548852009 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
Loddiswell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Benfield	Loddiswell Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4QU 01548550295 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 10.71 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 15.29 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 15.53 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 16.28 Miles

Dockyard Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX 16.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Inhopetaxis 07719 730428 2/Meadow View, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3HH 0.58 Miles
The Salcombe And District Taxi Co 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 2.72 Miles
Taxi Mike 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 2.72 Miles
No Rush Taxi's 07938 470600 127 Cumber Close, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3DG 2.79 Miles
Clark Cars 01548 842914 Westcotts/Main Rd, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8GA 4.08 Miles
Topline Taxis 07941 912 029 7/10 Union Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8BZ 4.54 Miles
A G M Taxis 01548 854141 52 Rack Park Rd, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DH 5.21 Miles
Richard's Taxi 01548 852479 2 Ilton Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DT 5.31 Miles
Tim's Taxis 01752 830225 Beechcroft, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1NE 7.29 Miles
Tuckers Taxis 01548 857758 30 Cotmore Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2HU 7.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Inner Hope Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hope Cove Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hope Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rock House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Galmpton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bolberry Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Links Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mollycombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Huish Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurlestone Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Mead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurlestone School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malborough Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Watch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Buckland 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
Modbury Health Centre 01548 830666	The Health Centre Poundwell Meadow Modbury, Ivybridge Devon PL21 0QL
Chillington Health Centre 01548 580214	Chillington Health Centre Orchard Way, Chillington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2LB
Newton Ferrers Branch Surgery	Bishops Court Newton Hill Newton Ferrers Plymouth Devon PL8 1AA

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Main Road, Salcombe
Main Road
Salcombe
TQ8 8NA
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Moor Vets
Derby Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1JL 01548 852766 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 5.22 miles
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Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 6.40 miles


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South Moor Vets
New Mills Modbury Devon PL21 0TP 01548 830210 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 7.56 miles
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Phoenix Equine (Filham Park)
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE Website 9.95 miles

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Filham Park Veterinary Clinic
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE 01752 892700 info@filhamparkvets.co.uk Website 9.95 miles
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Dairy Health Services
The Piggery New England Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 5BA 07969862413 office@dairyhealthservices.co.uk 10.12 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Thurlestone To Bigbury
A Lovely Walk Along The South West Costal Path From Thurlestone To Bigbury. Links Court Thurlestone Kingsbridge TQ7 3JS 1.52 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 1.90 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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

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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 5.90 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 13.47 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 15.31 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.1°C	-14.4°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
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
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
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