Welcome to Bowden

Bowden is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the River Dart, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views, historic buildings, and friendly community. Bowden is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

One of the main attractions in Bowden is the St. Bartholomew's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Another popular attraction in Bowden is the Bowden House, which is a historic country house that was built in the 18th century. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is open to the public for tours.

Bowden is also known for its outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to several nature reserves and parks. The River Dart is a popular spot for fishing, and there are several hiking and cycling trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Overall, Bowden is a charming village that offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and outdoor activities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stoke Fleming Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jayne Keller	Stoke Fleming Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0QA 01803770244 School Website
St John The Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School Dartmouth Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Hamilton	Milton Lane Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9HW 01803832495 School Website
Dartmouth Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Girardot	Milton Lane Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9HW 01803839700 School Website
Kingswear Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jen Tierney	Lower Contour Road Kingswear Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0BJ 01803752356 School Website
Blackawton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Liam Fielding	Blackawton Totnes Devon TQ9 7BE 1803712363 School Website
Stokenham Area Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tess Coulthard	Stokenham Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2SJ 01548580551 School Website
East Allington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Pether	Church Hill East Allington Totnes Devon TQ9 7RE 1548521305 School Website
Stoke Gabriel Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alice Eeles	School Hill Stoke Gabriel Totnes Devon TQ9 6ST 01803782469 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 7.70 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 7.77 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 9.80 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 10.53 Miles

Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 13.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kestrel Taxis 01803 832526 7 Norton View, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BA 1.59 Miles
Devon Taxis 01803 833778 9 Ivatt Rd, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9LD 1.76 Miles
Mickeys Taxis 07812 088935 7 Raleigh Close, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9LB 1.78 Miles
Bluebird Taxis 01803 833522 21 Mashford Av, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9JW 1.95 Miles
Prestige Taxis Dartmouth 01803 714336 144 Victoria Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9EG 2.02 Miles
Midway Minibus 01803 834812 14 Hermitage Rd, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9TD 2.11 Miles
Rob's Taxi 01548 580580 Meadow Court Kiln Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2SF 4.38 Miles
Tuckers Taxis 01548 857758 30 Cotmore Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2HU 5.12 Miles
Mainland Taxi's Ltd 07970 121466 66 Milton Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0AS 5.47 Miles
Cars For Occasions 01803 846000 3 Bascombe Close, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0JR 5.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Stoke Fleming Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Deer Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Strete Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Plat Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bugford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
York Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redlap Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longcross Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotterbury Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dartmouth Medical Practice 01803 832212	Dartmouth Med. Practice The Clifton Surgery 35 Victoria Road Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9RT
Britannia Medical Centre	Britannia Medical Centre Britannia College College Way Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0HJ
Chillington Health Centre 01548 580214	Chillington Health Centre Orchard Way, Chillington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2LB
Compass House Medical Centres 01803 842284	2 Langdon Lane Galmpton Devon TQ5 0PG
Mayfield Medical Centre	Cherry Brook Square Hookhills Road Paignton TQ4 7SH

Local Stores

Dartmouth - Fairfax Place
19-20 Fairfax Place
Dartmouth
Devon
TQ6 9AB
01803 832737
Store Website
2.49 miles

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SPAR Townstall Road
Townstall Rd Garage
Townstall Road
Dartmouth
TQ6 9LW
01803 832091
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dart Vale Veterinary Group
The Old Mews Roseville Street Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9QH 01803 832422 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 2.41 miles

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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
8 Summercourt Way Brixham Devon TQ5 0DY 01803 853060 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 5.62 miles

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Greenbay Vets Ltd
79 Kingsway Avenue Paignton Devon TQ4 7AB 01803 843836 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 6.14 miles
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
13-15 Penn Meadows Brixham Devon TQ5 9PW 01803 854051 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 6.39 miles
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Bay Vet Group
1 Yannons Court Yannons Road Paignton Devon TQ4 7HU 01803 467999 reception@bayvetgroup.co.uk Website 6.43 miles
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Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 6.76 miles


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Local Dog Walks

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

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Berryhead Country Park
Coastal Cliff Top Walk, Totally Flat And Buggy Friendly. Great Cafe Serving Breakfast And Lunches 36 Gillard Rd Lancashire 7.19 miles

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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 9.65 miles Torquay

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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 9.69 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).

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 10.85 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 11.40 miles

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