Welcome to Harrowbeer

Harrowbeer is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Harrowbeer is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the stunning scenery and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the area.

One of the main attractions of Harrowbeer is the Harrowbeer Airfield. The airfield was built during World War II and was used as a base for fighter planes. Today, the airfield is no longer in use, but visitors can still see the remains of the old runways and buildings. The airfield is also home to a museum that tells the story of the airfield and its role in the war.

Harrowbeer is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. Anne's Chapel. The chapel dates back to the 14th century and is one of the oldest buildings in the village. Visitors can explore the chapel and learn about its history, as well as enjoy the beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. Overall, Harrowbeer is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and natural beauty of Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Horrabridge Primary And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr John Clarke	Walkhampton Road Horrabridge Yelverton Devon PL20 7SZ 01822852605 School Website
St Andrews Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Sarah Lakey	Buckland Monachorum Yelverton Devon PL20 7NA 01822853153 School Website
Lady Modiford's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Scott	Walkhampton Yelverton Devon PL20 6JR 1822853277 School Website
Meavy Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Gawadzyn	Meavy Yelverton Devon PL20 6PJ 1822853270 School Website
Whitchurch Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Bargewell	School Road Whitchurch Tavistock Devon PL19 9SR 1822616202 School Website
Shaugh Prior Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Sara-Jane Baker	Shaugh Prior Plymouth Devon PL7 5HA 01752839373 School Website
Tavistock College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tristan Muller-Forster	Crowndale Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8DD 1822614231 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Va Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzy Dyter	School Close Greenlands Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9HW 01822614640 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
Bere Alston Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr G Bemister	Station Road Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7AU 1822840410 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 4.26 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 4.50 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 4.73 Miles

Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 5.41 Miles

St Budeaux Ferry Road Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1JJ 7.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Taxis 01822 859166 Unit K2, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7PE 0.52 Miles
Vip Cars 0845 230 8014 8 Hill View, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7ND 1.35 Miles
Tavistock Tor Taxis 07811 406859 The Gate Cottage, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9DZ 3.15 Miles
Yelverton Cars 01822 616695 33 Oak Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LJ 3.24 Miles
Jaycars Taxi 07860 298808 43 Walkham Clo, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HT 3.86 Miles
First Car Taxis 01822 840015 Bedford Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AU 4.07 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 4.22 Miles
4Hire Taxi 01822 618440 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 4.22 Miles
Tavistock Radio Taxis 01822 616266 1 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EF 4.41 Miles
Star Cars 01752 200020 Southway Dr, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QW 4.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Brake Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lisbon Villas Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Buckland Terrace (Leg O'mutton) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Axtown Villas Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sadlers Shop Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yelverton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Yelverton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Binkham Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horrabridge Post Office & Store Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Higher Down Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holly Bank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathcott Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckland Monachorum Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxhams Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Yelverton Surgery 01822 852202	The Surgery Westella Road Yelverton Devon PL20 6AS
Tavyside Health Centre 01822 613517	Abby Rise Tavistock Devon PL19 9FD
Bickleigh Medical Centre	Bickleigh Medical Centre Shaugh Prior Bickleigh Plymouth Devon PL6 7AJ
Bere Alston Surgery	Station Road Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7EJ
Abbey Surgery, Tavistock - Covid Local Vaccination Service	28 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BU

Local Stores

Yelverton
4 Moorland Villas
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 6DT
01822 853372
Store Website
0.83 miles

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SPAR Horrabridge
4 Commercial Rd
Horrabridge
Yelverton
PL20 7QB
01822 853175
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Drake Vets Ltd
Hinnies Leg O Mutton Corner Yelverton Devon PL20 6DJ 01822 854 255 info@drakevets.co.uk drakevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 0.56 miles
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Drake Vets
11C Plymouth Road Industrial Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9QN 01822 854255 info@drakevets.co.uk Website 3.50 miles
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Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 3.61 miles
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Roborough Vet
The Old Forge House 18 Tavistock Road Roborough Plymouth Devon PL6 7BB 01752 779999 Roboroughvet@hotmail.com Website 3.85 miles
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Companion Care (Woolwell) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit C, Towerfield Retail Park Towerfield Dr Plymouth Devon PL6 7FG 4.18 miles


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Nirvana Vets Ltd
Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5HG 01752 748008 info@nirvanavets.com Website 5.49 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 3.69 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 9.97 miles

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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 10.08 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 10.34 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 10.66 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 14.46 miles

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