Welcome to Halwell

Halwell is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the A381 road, which connects the towns of Totnes and Kingsbridge. Halwell is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who enjoy walking, cycling, and exploring the local area. The village has a population of around 400 people and is home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village shop.

One of the main attractions in Halwell is the Church of St. Leonard, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a number of interesting architectural features, including a Norman font and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Another popular attraction in Halwell is the nearby River Avon, which is a great place for fishing, kayaking, and other water-based activities. The river is home to a variety of fish, including salmon, trout, and grayling, and is a popular destination for anglers from all over the country. The river is also a great place to spot wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.

Local Schools

School	Details
Harbertonford Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Burns	Old Road Harbertonford Totnes Devon TQ9 7TA 1803732352 School Website
Blackawton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Liam Fielding	Blackawton Totnes Devon TQ9 7BE 1803712363 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
Diptford Parochial Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Holly Edgington	Diptford Totnes Devon TQ9 7NY 1548821352 School Website
Loddiswell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Benfield	Loddiswell Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4QU 01548550295 School Website
Roc College (Part Of United Response) Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-24 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Quantrill	The Boatshed Unit C Steamer Quay Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5AL 1803868550 School Website
The Grove School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hilary Priest	The Grove Totnes Devon TQ9 5ED 01803862018 School Website
Totnes St John's Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr William Jaworski	Pathfields Totnes Devon TQ9 5TZ 1803864695 School Website
On Track Education Totnes Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Joel Mcilven	Parragon Building Ford Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5LQ 1803866462 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 4.93 Miles

Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 8.35 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 8.35 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 10.26 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 10.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Annas Taxis 01803 782272 2/Jellicoe Villas/Plymouth Rd, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LH 4.58 Miles
Bumble Cabs 01803 865588 57 Smithfields, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LR 4.59 Miles
Arch Taxis 01803 868873 2 Parkers Way, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5UF 4.62 Miles
And Some Cabs 01803 840009 18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN 4.63 Miles
Dart Taxis 01803 865575 18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN 4.63 Miles
Ap Taxis 01803 840404 2 Sparrow Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5PR 4.67 Miles
Abacus Cabs 07790 345321 The Plains, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DR 4.75 Miles
Tony's Taxi's Of Totnes 07771 584949 20 Elmhirst Drive, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5UX 4.82 Miles
Castle Cabs Of Totnes 01803 868686 17 The Barn Whiteley Farm, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 4.87 Miles
Totnes Taxis 01803 864486 3 The Barns, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 4.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Halwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The New Inn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Washbourne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harbertonford Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Blackawton Forces No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allaleigh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bow Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackawton Village Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hendham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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East Allington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gara Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Catherine House Surgery 01803 862073	Westward House New Walk Totnes Devon TQ9 5WB
Leatside Surgery 01803 862671	Leatside Surgery Babbage Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JA
Leatside Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Babbage Road Totnes TQ9 5JA
Leatside Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Babbage Road Totnes TQ9 5JA
Norton Brook Medical Centre 01548 853551	The Norton Brook Med.Ctr. Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1AE

Local Stores

Petrol Kingsbridge
Ilbert Road
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1EB
01548 856317
Store Website
6.26 miles

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SPAR Totnes Cross
SPAR
Totnes Cross
Halwell
Totnes
TQ9 7JG
01803 712281
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 4.47 miles


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Seymour Vets - Totnes
Smugglers Inn Steamer Quay Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5AL 01803 866 283 reception@seymourvets.co.uk Website 4.63 miles
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
Dart Vale Vets Station Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JR 01803 862 142 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 4.93 miles
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South Moor Vets
Derby Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1JL 01548 852766 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 6.18 miles
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
The Old Mews Roseville Street Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9QH 01803 832422 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 6.22 miles

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Blackdown Equine Vets
The Old Dairy Shadrack Berry Pomeroy Totnes Devon TQ9 6LR 01626 824 600 office@blackdownequine.co.uk 6.87 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 5.28 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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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 9.31 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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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 9.38 miles

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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 9.72 miles Torquay

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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 9.73 miles

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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 9.82 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).

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