Welcome to Heath Cross

Heath Cross is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated in the heart of the countryside and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural life.

One of the main attractions of Heath Cross is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by miles of unspoiled countryside, which is perfect for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and rabbits, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.

Despite its rural location, Heath Cross is well-connected to the rest of Devon. The village is just a short drive from the town of Tiverton, which offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The city of Exeter is also within easy reach, providing residents with access to a wider range of services and attractions. Overall, Heath Cross is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

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The Grove School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hilary Priest	The Grove Totnes Devon TQ9 5ED 01803862018 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
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
Totnes Independent School Other Independent School Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Ross Robens	Windmill House 21 Ashburton Road Totnes Totnes TQ9 5JT 1803864484 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
King Edward Vi Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alan Salt	Ashburton Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JX 1803869200 School Website
River Dart Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Matt Caunter	Shinners Bridge Dartington Devon TQ9 6JD 1803865580 School Website
Lifeworks College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Dorow	Lescaze Shinners Bridge Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6JD 1803865075 School Website
Dartington Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Huish	Shinners Bridge Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6JU 1803862357 School Website
Bidwell Brook School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Burroughs	Shinner's Bridge Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6JU 01803864120 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 0.25 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 5.48 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 6.80 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 6.96 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 7.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dart Taxis 01803 865575 18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN 0.08 Miles
And Some Cabs 01803 840009 18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN 0.08 Miles
Ap Taxis 01803 840404 2 Sparrow Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5PR 0.20 Miles
Abacus Cabs 07790 345321 The Plains, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DR 0.24 Miles
Nessies Cabs 01803 862444 14 Parklands, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5HZ 0.30 Miles
Annas Taxis 01803 782272 2/Jellicoe Villas/Plymouth Rd, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LH 0.32 Miles
Bumble Cabs 01803 865588 57 Smithfields, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LR 0.51 Miles
Arch Taxis 01803 868873 2 Parkers Way, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5UF 0.55 Miles
Tony's Taxi's Of Totnes 07771 584949 20 Elmhirst Drive, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5UX 0.82 Miles
Badger Cabs 01803 840400 17 Hope Cl, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5YD 0.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Butterwalk No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Arch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfields No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Totnes Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shute Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Vicarage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Plains No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Plains No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Collins Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherry Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Unigate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bridgetown 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
St. Andrews Medical Centre 01803 812621	Silver Street Ipplepen Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5QA

Local Stores

Ipplepen
Fore Street
Ipplepen
Ipplepen
Devon
TQ12 5RH
01803 814236
Store Website
4.50 miles

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SPAR Totnes
SPAR
1 - 2 Christina Way
Bridgetown
Totnes
TQ9 5UU
01803 862895
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dart Vale Veterinary Group
Dart Vale Vets Station Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JR 01803 862 142 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 0.25 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 0.44 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 2.36 miles

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Bay Vet Group
1 Yannons Court Yannons Road Paignton Devon TQ4 7HU 01803 467999 reception@bayvetgroup.co.uk Website 4.60 miles
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24/7 Emergency service at all other times

Greenbay Vets Ltd
79 Kingsway Avenue Paignton Devon TQ4 7AB 01803 843836 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 5.18 miles
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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
8 Grosvenor Road Paignton Devon TQ4 5AY 01803 558588 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk Website 5.35 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 4.92 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 6.05 miles Torquay

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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 6.18 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).

Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 7.25 miles

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Bradley Manor
Going To Try This Walk Today It's Local And It's Lovely. 56-60 East St Lancashire 7.70 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 8.25 miles

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