Welcome to Downicary

Downicary is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the southwestern part of the country and is known for its picturesque countryside and charming atmosphere. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal destination for those who love nature and outdoor activities. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Downicary Manor, which dates back to the 16th century.

One of the main attractions of Downicary is its beautiful countryside, which offers visitors a chance to explore the great outdoors. The village is surrounded by a number of walking and cycling trails, which take visitors through some of the most scenic parts of the countryside. The village is also home to a number of parks and gardens, which are perfect for picnics and relaxing in the sun. For those who love wildlife, the village is home to a number of rare species, including the red squirrel and the otter.

Downicary is also known for its rich history and culture. The village is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Downicary Manor, which is a Grade II listed building. The manor dates back to the 16th century and is a fine example of Tudor architecture. The village is also home to a number of museums and galleries, which showcase the history and culture of the area. Visitors can learn about the local traditions and customs, as well as the history of the village and its people.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Giles On The Heath Community School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Smith	St Giles-On-The-Heath Launceston Devon PL15 9SD 01566772191 School Website
Werrington Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Jon Phillpotts	Yeolmbridge Launceston Cornwall PL15 8TN 01566772943
Boyton Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Davies	Boyton Launceston Cornwall PL15 9RJ 1566772484 School Website
St Stephens Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Maura Furber	Roydon Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 8HL 01566772170 School Website
St Josephs School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Scott	St Stephen's Hill Launceston Cornwall PL15 8HN 01566772580 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
Windmill Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo-Anne Callow	Windmill Hill Launceston Cornwall PL15 9AE 01566772143 School Website
Ashwater Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ruhaina Alford	Ashwater Beaworthy Devon EX21 5EW 01409211228 School Website
Launceston College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mrs Jenn Burn	Hurdon Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9JR 01566772468 School Website
Launceston Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Kerr	Long Field Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9FW 1566701685 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 12.74 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 14.23 Miles

Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 14.91 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 15.42 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 17.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cozens Cars Of Launceston 01566 779130 Holne House, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8EW 3.66 Miles
Ab Taxis 01566 776877 31 Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AD 4.00 Miles
Kensey Kabs 07776 200992 Race Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9BD 4.10 Miles
Launceston Taxis 01566 785364 4 Hellescott Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8LN 4.73 Miles
T C Taxi 07814 241656 High View, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0HR 7.14 Miles
Rdc Car Sales 01566 86618 Rudona, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8QR 7.23 Miles
Parker's Cars 07794 637143 Staddon Moor Cottage, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6NH 8.02 Miles
B And S Taxis 07889 833127 Veales Farm, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6LJ 8.09 Miles
Holsworthy Travel 01409 253962 Bank House/Fry St, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DY 8.37 Miles
Aob Cars 07813 718673 2 Pannier Market The, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6AN 8.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Giles On The Heath Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Panson Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Kellacott Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lifton Down 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
Kccg-Dermatology 01726 627953	Launceston Hospital Link Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9JD
Launceston Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Launceston Medical Practice Landlake Road Launceston PL15 9HH
Launceston Medical Centre 01566 772131	Launceston Medical Centre Landlake Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9HH
Lewannick	Landry Cottage Lewannick Cornwall PL15 7QD

Local Stores

Launceston
Newport Industrial Estate
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 8EX
01566 776350
Store Website
3.59 miles

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SPAR Launceston
SPAR
2 Dutson Road
Newport
Launceston
PL15 8DU
01566 773482
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Launceston Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5A Launceston Retail Park Hurdon Road Launceston Devon PL15 9DJ Launceston@vets4pets.com Website 4.42 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 4.73 miles
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Farm Animal Reception is open to 12.30pm and Small Animal Reception to 3pm.
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Trethorne Kennards House Launceston Cornwall PL15 8QE 01566 86985 launceston.farm@penbodevets.co.uk Website 5.92 miles
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Glebe Veterinary Surgery
Lezant Launceston Cornwall PL15 9PP 01579 371295 inbox@glebevets.co.uk Website 7.03 miles
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North Park Veterinary Group Ltd
4 The Square Holsworthy Devon EX22 6DL info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 8.45 miles

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Equus Vets Ltd
4 The Square Holsworthy Devon EX22 6DL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 8.45 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Widemouth Bay Bude Canal Cornwall
This 6 To 8 Mile Walk (Depending On How Many Detours You Make) Takes In A Spectacular Stretch Of The South West Coast Path, Bude Beach And The Bude Canal. It Passes By Or Through Three Nature Reserves. Marine Dr Bude Lancashire EX23 0AW 12.62 miles Follow The Coast Road North Out Of Widemouth Bay And Park In The First Coast Path Car Park You Come To On The Left (Grid Ref: Ss 199 032)

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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 13.90 miles

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Boscastle Harbour
A Gentle Dog Friendly Walk Around Boscastle Harbour. At The Picturesque Seaside Village Of Boscastle, This Walk Allows You To Take In The River And The Ancient Harbour, Along With Having Some Great Views Of The Sea And Coast. PL35 0HE 15.95 miles From The South On The A39, Turn Right Onto The B3263 And Follow It, Passing Through Several Villages Until You Reach Boscastle. From The North On The A39 Turn Left Onto The B3266 And Continue To Boscastle. The Village Is Well Sign Posted.

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 20.24 miles

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 21.22 miles There Is A Little Bit Of Parking At The Entrance On Bude Hill. Normally Fairly Dry And Sheltered. Round Robin Walk Normally Takes Between 30-45 Minutes At Reasonable Pace.

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Cardinham Woods
Cardinham Woods Are A Beautiful Mixed Woodland. Here, We List Three Circular Walks With Varied Length, To Suit All Abilities. PL30 4AL 21.64 miles Cardinham Woods Are Located Just Off The A30 Near Bodmin And Lanhydrock.

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