Welcome to East Dart

East Dart is a small village located in the heart of Devon, England. The village is situated on the eastern bank of the River Dart, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many footpaths and trails that crisscross the landscape.

One of the main attractions of East Dart is its historic church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is dedicated to St. Petroc and is a fine example of medieval architecture. Inside, visitors can admire the beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings that adorn the walls. The church is also home to a number of interesting artifacts, including a 15th-century font and a rare 17th-century pulpit.

East Dart is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample the local cuisine and enjoy a pint of real ale. The village is known for its friendly locals and relaxed atmosphere, making it the perfect place to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, East Dart has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Widecombe In The Moor Primary Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Arnold	Widecombe-In-The-Moor Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 7TB 01364621261 School Website
Princetown Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo-Anne Callow	Princetown Tavistock Road Yelverton Devon PL20 6QE 1822890245 School Website
Chagford Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ed Finch	Lower Street Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BZ 1647432412 School Website
Moretonhampstead Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alexandra Waterman	Betton Way Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8NA 01647440482 School Website
Ilsington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Samantha Mccarthy-Patmore	Ilsington Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9RE 01364661208 School Website
South Dartmoor Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jenny Veal	Balland Lane Ashburton Devon TQ13 7EW 01364652230 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
Sands School Other Independent School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mr Sean Bellamy	48 East Street Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 7AX 01364653666 School Website
Ashburton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Tammy Docking	Whistley Hill Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 7DW 1364652343 School Website
Running Deer School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Hurst	Butterdon Wood Willingstone Moretonhampstead TQ13 8PY 1647279328 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 10.23 Miles

Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 13.79 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 14.45 Miles

Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 14.68 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 14.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ashburton Taxis 01364 652423 The Grove/Stonepark, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7RH 8.84 Miles
Teignbridge Cabs 07765 395341 2 Jordan Meadow, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7BZ 8.86 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 8.95 Miles
Tavicab Xl 07525 730003 2 Bal La, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PD 9.08 Miles
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 9.18 Miles
Tavistock Tor Taxis 07811 406859 The Gate Cottage, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9DZ 9.98 Miles
Mooreland Taxis 01626 835095 31 Brimley Vale, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9DA 10.05 Miles
Bovey Cars 01626 834163 22 Mary Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9HE 10.38 Miles
Jaycars Taxi 07860 298808 43 Walkham Clo, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HT 10.39 Miles
Eds Taxis 01837 318407 10 Row Tor Close, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1TE 10.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery	Princetown Surgery Tavistock Road Princetown Yelverton Devon PL20 6QE
Chagford Health Centre 01647 433320	The Health Centre Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BW
Moretonhampstead Health Centre 01647 440591	The Health Centre Embleford Crescent Newton Abbott Devon TQ13 8LW
Ashburton Surgery 01364 652731	The Surgery Eastern Road Ashburton Devon TQ13 7AP
Buckfastleigh Medical Centre 01364 642534	Buckfastleigh Medical Ctr Bossell Road Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0DE

Local Stores

Moretonhampstead
Court Street
Moretonhampstead
Mortonhampstead
Devon
TQ13 8NE
01647 440253
Store Website
7.81 miles

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SPAR Chagford
46- 48 The Square
Chagford
TQ13 8AB
01647 432207
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Okeford Veterinary Centre - Chagford
The Old Exchange Chagford Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8BZ 01647 432488 info@okefordvets.co.uk Website 6.51 miles
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Moorgate Veterinary Group
31 Court Street Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8LG 01647 440441 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 7.71 miles
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Phoenix Equine
Middle Mapstone Farm Mapstone Hill Lustleigh Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9SE 01626 336538 devonhorsedoctor@gmail.com Website 8.32 miles


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Devon Equine Vets Ltd
Moorlands Whiddon Down Okehampton Devon EX20 2QL 01647 231246 info@devon-equine-vets.com Website 8.71 miles

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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
19 West Street Ashburton Devon TQ13 7DT 01364 652376 nurses-ashburton@dartvale.co.uk Website 8.73 miles
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Moorgate Veterinary Group
Mill House Station Road Bovey Tracey Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9AL 01626 833023 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 10.20 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 8.69 miles

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 9.00 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 9.72 miles

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Tottiford Reservoir
My Dog Adores This Walk, Lots Of Water And Wooded Area To Run Around In. Can Get Rather Muddy In Wetter Times Of The Year. Tottiford Reservoir Lancashire 10.38 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 10.77 miles

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Stover Country Park
A Lovely Walk Around Stover Lake And The Surrounding Woodland With Lots Of Marked Trails To Make Your Walk As Short Or As Long As You Like. Dogs Can Be Let Off The Lead But Must Be Kept Out Of The Lake. It Is Mostly Flat So Suitable For Wheelchairs And Pushchairs. Toilets Are Available Near The Carpark And There Is A Picnic Area Under The Trees. Carriage Dr Heathfield 11.78 miles

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