Welcome to Chillaton

Chillaton is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the western edge of the Dartmoor National Park, which makes it an ideal location for those who love outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes that visitors can explore. Chillaton is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular attraction for tourists.

One of the main attractions of Chillaton is its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy some peace and quiet. The locals are friendly and welcoming, and visitors can expect a warm reception when they arrive. There are a few local shops and pubs in the village, which provide visitors with everything they need for a comfortable stay.

Chillaton is also a great base for exploring the wider area of Devon. The village is located just a short drive from the city of Plymouth, which is home to a number of attractions, including the National Marine Aquarium and the historic Plymouth Hoe. The village is also close to the beautiful South Devon coastline, which is home to some of the best beaches in the UK. Overall, Chillaton is a great destination for those who want to experience the beauty and tranquility of rural Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Milton Abbot School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Underwood	Milton Abbot Tavistock Devon PL19 0PS 01822870273 School Website
Lamerton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Melody Sterry	Lamerton Tavistock Devon PL19 8RJ 01822613561 School Website
Lew Trenchard Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Hussey	Lewdown Okehampton Devon EX20 4DP 1566783273 School Website
Lifton Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katy Rooke-Bruce	North Road Lifton Devon PL16 0EH 1566232071 School Website
Tor View School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr John Gordon	Kilworthy Road Tavistock Devon PL19 0JN 1822618515 School Website
Mary Tavy And Brentor Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Davies	Mary Tavy Tavistock Devon PL19 9PR 01822810384 School Website
Mount Kelly Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Guy Ayling	Parkwood Road Tavistock Devon PL19 0HZ 01822813100 School Website
St Rumons Church Of England Vc Infants School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Suzy Dyter	Dolvin Road Tavistock Devon PL19 9EA 01822612085 School Website
Tavistock Community Primary And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Handel	Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8BX 01822616044 School Website
Gulworthy Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Melody Sterry	Gulworthy Tavistock Devon PL19 8JA 01822832520 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 6.74 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 8.15 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 9.24 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 11.49 Miles

Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 12.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
T C Taxi 07814 241656 High View, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0HR 0.12 Miles
Tavicab Xl 07525 730003 2 Bal La, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PD 4.62 Miles
Tavistock Radio Taxis 01822 616266 1 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EF 5.26 Miles
4Hire Taxi 01822 618440 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 5.49 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 5.49 Miles
First Car Taxis 01822 840015 Bedford Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AU 5.60 Miles
Jaycars Taxi 07860 298808 43 Walkham Clo, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HT 5.91 Miles
Kensey Kabs 07776 200992 Race Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9BD 6.16 Miles
Kit Hill Cars 07920 473747 Cornerways, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9BB 6.27 Miles
Yelverton Cars 01822 616695 33 Oak Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LJ 6.42 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chillaton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Dippertown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton Abbot Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tuell Down Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coryton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Stowford Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lifton Surgery	North Road Lifton Devon PL16 0EH
Abbey Surgery, Tavistock - Covid Local Vaccination Service	28 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BU
Abbey Surgery, Tavistock - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	28 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BU
Abbey Surgery 01822 612247	Abbey Surgery 28 Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8BU
Tavyside Health Centre 01822 613517	Abby Rise Tavistock Devon PL19 9FD

Local Stores

Tavistock - Market Street
Market Street
Tavistock
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 0DB
01822 617095
Store Website
5.44 miles

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SPAR Tavistock
SPAR
14 Fore Street
Tavistock
PL19 8DZ
01822 612450
Store Website
5.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 6.07 miles
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Glebe Veterinary Surgery
Lezant Launceston Cornwall PL15 9PP 01579 371295 inbox@glebevets.co.uk Website 6.08 miles
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Drake Vets
11C Plymouth Road Industrial Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9QN 01822 854255 info@drakevets.co.uk Website 6.16 miles
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Launceston Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5A Launceston Retail Park Hurdon Road Launceston Devon PL15 9DJ Launceston@vets4pets.com Website 6.29 miles

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Castle Veterinary Group Limited
Castle Veterinary Group Limited Pennygillam Way Launceston Cornwall PL15 7ED 01566 772211 webmaster@castleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 7.14 miles
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Farm Animal Reception is open to 12.30pm and Small Animal Reception to 3pm.
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Calweton Veterinary Group
Calweton Veterinary Centre 79 Tavistock Road Callington Cornwall PL17 7RD 01579 383231 admin@calwetonvets.co.uk Website 8.62 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Newbridge River
Lovely Riverside Area, With A Few Different Options Of Different Length Walks (From Around 15 Mins To 45Mins) A390 Callington Lancashire PL17 7HL 10.16 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 13.19 miles

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Mount Edgecumbe Country Park
You Can Walk For Miles Here! Though The Estate Parklands And Fields To The Beach And Along The Coastal Path. You Can Either Come Across From Plymouth In Your Car On The Ferry And Drive To The Park Or Catch The Passenger Ferry Which Takes You Straight To The Bottom Of The Park (And More Importantly A Nice Pub!) Bay Cottage Mount Edgcumbe Torpoint Lancashire PL10 1HZ 18.14 miles

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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 18.40 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 18.68 miles

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Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 18.80 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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