Welcome to Higher Gabwell

Higher Gabwell is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, which is known for its rugged landscapes and stunning natural beauty. Higher Gabwell is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the park and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside.

The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive bell tower. Another notable building in the village is Higher Gabwell Manor, a 16th-century manor house that has been converted into a luxury hotel. The manor house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Higher Gabwell is also known for its outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is located near a number of popular walking trails, including the Two Moors Way and the Tarka Trail. The area is also home to a number of equestrian centers, where visitors can take riding lessons or go on guided horseback tours of the countryside. Overall, Higher Gabwell is a charming village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the natural beauty and rich history of Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ellacombe Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Helm	Ellacombe Church Road Torquay Devon TQ1 1TG 01803293040 School Website
The Spires College Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Alex Newton	Westlands Lane Torquay Devon TQ1 3PE 01803400660 School Website
All Saints Babbacombe Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Pugsley	Quinta Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3RN 1803329131 School Website
Tlg Torbay Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Sharon Chapman	Upton Vale Baptist Church St. Marychurch Road Castle Circus Torquay Devon TQ1 3HY 7706334965 School Website
Warberry C Of E Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Karen Southard	Cedars Road Torquay Devon TQ1 1SB 01803292642 School Website
Eat That Frog C.I.C Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Ian Powell	91 Union Street Torquay Devon TQ1 3DG 1803551551 School Website
Upton St James C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Iseult Mardon	St James Road Upton Torquay Devon TQ1 4AZ 01803328286 School Website
Homelands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Urquhart	Westhill Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4NT 01803328264 School Website
Abbey School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fleur Greinig	Hampton Court Fore Street St Marychurch Torquay Devon TQ1 4PR 01803327868 School Website
St Margarets Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Timothy Hughes	Barewell Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4PA 01803327090 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 1.02 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 1.18 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 3.25 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 5.02 Miles

Teignmouth Station Approach, Off Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8PG 5.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St Class Cars 01803 299305 44 Cavern Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1NS 0.33 Miles
Price First Taxis 01803 322322 145 Reddenhill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3NT 0.45 Miles
U K V C Cars 01803 500550 4/The Old Town Hall/Manor Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3JS 0.50 Miles
Carisma Cars 01803 313336 Manderville/Thurlow Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3EE 0.54 Miles
Air And Seaports Connexions 01803 322524 Parkfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AL 0.61 Miles
Airport Transfers Direct 01803 311122 209 Babbacombe Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3SX 0.61 Miles
Quick Cabs 01803 500600 2-4 South Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5AB 0.75 Miles
Torbay Taxis Ltd 01803 211611 55 Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HZ 0.79 Miles
Babbacombe Cars 01803 326450 21 Petitor Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4QD 0.80 Miles
1 Tariff Taxis Ltd 01803 606060 30 Torwood Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1EB 0.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Windsor Road Collection Today available until:12:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Ellacombe Church Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old All Saints Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Princes Road East Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quinta Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marychurch Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shirburn Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash Hill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Park Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cary Park Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warberry Road West Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lymington Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunboyne Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Southover Medical Practice 01803 327100	Southover Medical Pract Bronshill Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3HD
Brunel Medical Practice 01803 312233	Brunel Medical Practice St Albans Rd,Babbacombe Torquay Devon TQ1 3SL
Chilcote Surgery 01803 314277	104 Chatto Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4HY
Abbey Road Surgery	56 Abbey Road Torquay Devon TQ2 5NH
Chilcote Practice 01803 316333	Chilcote Surgery Dewerstone Practice Hampton Avenue, Torquay Devon TQ1 3LA

Local Stores

St Marychurch
18A Fore Street
St Marychurch
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 4LY
01803 328578
Store Website
0.62 miles

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SPAR Torr Hill
6 - 8 Torr Hill
Torquay
TQ2 7JU
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bay Vet Group
96 Warbro Road Ellacombe Torquay Devon TQ1 3RE 01803 314940 Website 0.27 miles
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Quarry House Vets
148 Teignmouth Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4RY 01803 324341 quarryvets@gmail.com Website 0.81 miles
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Greenbay Vets Ltd
34 Walnut Road Torquay Devon TQ2 6HS 01803 606059 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 1.21 miles
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Torquay Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Bridge Retail Park Torquay Devon TQ2 7AP torquay@vets4pets.com 1.43 miles


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Animal Health Centre
43 Moor Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 8NU 01803 313400 1.61 miles
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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
86 Cadewell Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7HP 01803 614619 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 1.71 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.71 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).

Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 1.83 miles Torquay

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Bradley Manor
Going To Try This Walk Today It's Local And It's Lovely. 56-60 East St Lancashire 5.36 miles

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Berryhead Country Park
Coastal Cliff Top Walk, Totally Flat And Buggy Friendly. Great Cafe Serving Breakfast And Lunches 36 Gillard Rd Lancashire 5.53 miles

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Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 5.58 miles

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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 7.13 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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