Welcome to Cornwood

Cornwood is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 13th century and is home to several historic buildings, including the 15th-century St. Michael's Church and the 16th-century Cornwood Inn.

One of the main attractions of Cornwood is its proximity to Dartmoor National Park. The park covers over 950 square kilometers and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including wild ponies, deer, and birds of prey. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The park is also home to several historic sites, including ancient stone circles and burial mounds.

Cornwood is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of rural Devon life. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are several local events and festivals throughout the year, including the Cornwood Show and the Cornwood Carnival. The village is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. Overall, Cornwood is a great place to visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty and charm of rural Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cornwood Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sara-Jane Baker	School Lane Cornwood Ivybridge Devon PL21 9PZ 01752837375 School Website
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Francesca Mcloughlin	Sparkwell Plymouth Devon PL7 5DD 01752878855 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
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Dixon	Manor Way Ivybridge Devon PL21 9BG 1752893182 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
Ivybridge Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Hutchinson	Harford Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0JA 01752691000 School Website
Stowford School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Williams	Exeter Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0BG 01752894163 School Website
Chaddlewood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah King	Hemerdon Heights Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2EU 1752337450 School Website
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heidi Price	Meadowfield Place Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1XQ 01752343411 School Website
Glen Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Hutchings	Glen Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2DE 1752339073 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 3.19 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 8.47 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 9.58 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 9.63 Miles

Keyham Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BP 9.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ivycabs Of Ivybridge 01752 895555 39 Bridge Park, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0AT 2.89 Miles
Ivy Cabs 01752 696969 38A Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9AE 2.91 Miles
Elite Cabs 01752 892222 8 Marshals Field, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0FQ 2.98 Miles
Devon Classic Cars Ltd 01548 831393 Unit 2-3 River Park Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9NT 4.56 Miles
Plym Cabs 01752 345005 6A Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4JR 4.73 Miles
Plymouth Scooter Chauffeur 01752 600099 Unit 51/Holly Court/St. Modwen Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LG 5.96 Miles
Tim's Taxis 01752 830225 Beechcroft, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1NE 6.00 Miles
Prestige Executive Cars 01752 481400 Station House Station Road Elb, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DL 6.02 Miles
Devon Cars 01752 481400 Station House, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DN 6.02 Miles
Avis Car Hire Plymouth City Airport 0844 544 6024 Plymbridge Ln, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BP 6.31 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cornwood Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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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
Wotter Medical Practice	Wotter Road Wotter Plymouth Devon PL7 5HP
Chaddlewood Medical Practice	128 Bellingham Crescent Chaddlewood Plymouth Devon PL7 2QP
Glenside Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Glenside Rise Plympton Plymouth PL7 4DR

Local Stores

Ivybridge
Abbots Rd
Ivybridge
Devon
PL21 9TF
01752 896683
Store Website
2.25 miles

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SPAR Pike Road
171 - 173 Pike Road
Efford
Plymouth
PL3 6HJ
01752 603693
Store Website
6.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Woodlands Veterinary Group
Woodlands Veterinary Centre Cornwood Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JJ 01752 690999 thepractice@woodlandsvets.co.uk Website 2.58 miles
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South Moor Vets
Endsleigh Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JL 01752 892390 ivybridge@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 2.70 miles

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Optivet South West
Inside South Moor Vets Endsleigh Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JL 01803 467833 sw@optivet.com Website 2.70 miles

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Dairy Health Services
The Piggery New England Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 5BA 07969862413 office@dairyhealthservices.co.uk 3.37 miles

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Filham Park Veterinary Clinic
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE 01752 892700 info@filhamparkvets.co.uk Website 3.45 miles
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Phoenix Equine (Filham Park)
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE Website 3.45 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.34 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 5.71 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 7.57 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 8.42 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 10.49 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 11.30 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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