Welcome to Liftondown

Liftondown is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the A30 road, which connects London to Cornwall. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the area. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community.

One of the main attractions in Liftondown is the Lifton Farm Shop, which is located on the A30. The shop sells a range of locally sourced produce, including meat, vegetables, and dairy products. The shop also has a café, which serves homemade cakes and sandwiches. The farm shop is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, and is a great place to pick up some delicious food.

Another popular attraction in Liftondown is the Lifton Hall Hotel, which is a historic building that has been converted into a hotel. The hotel has a range of rooms, including suites and family rooms, and is a popular destination for weddings and other events. The hotel also has a restaurant, which serves a range of delicious dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The hotel is a great place to stay if you want to explore the area, and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty of Devon.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: 0.1°C

Feels Like: -2.2°C

Wind: 4.3 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Lifton Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katy Rooke-Bruce	North Road Lifton Devon PL16 0EH 1566232071 School Website
Launceston Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Kerr	Long Field Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9FW 1566701685 School Website
Windmill Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo-Anne Callow	Windmill Hill Launceston Cornwall PL15 9AE 01566772143 School Website
Launceston College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mrs Jenn Burn	Hurdon Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9JR 01566772468 School Website
St Josephs School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Scott	St Stephen's Hill Launceston Cornwall PL15 8HN 01566772580 School Website
St Stephens Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Maura Furber	Roydon Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 8HL 01566772170 School Website
St Catherines C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Louise Hussey	Moorland Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 7HX 01566772198 School Website
St Giles On The Heath Community School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Smith	St Giles-On-The-Heath Launceston Devon PL15 9SD 01566772191 School Website
Werrington Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Jon Phillpotts	Yeolmbridge Launceston Cornwall PL15 8TN 01566772943
Tregadillett Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jack Horwell	Tregadillett Launceston Cornwall PL15 7EU 01566280060 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 9.61 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 11.09 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 12.28 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 14.61 Miles

Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 14.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kensey Kabs 07776 200992 Race Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9BD 2.24 Miles
Ab Taxis 01566 776877 31 Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AD 2.51 Miles
Cozens Cars Of Launceston 01566 779130 Holne House, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8EW 2.57 Miles
T C Taxi 07814 241656 High View, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0HR 4.53 Miles
Launceston Taxis 01566 785364 4 Hellescott Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8LN 5.90 Miles
Rdc Car Sales 01566 86618 Rudona, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8QR 6.97 Miles
Kit Hill Cars 07920 473747 Cornerways, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9BB 8.38 Miles
Tavicab Xl 07525 730003 2 Bal La, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PD 9.11 Miles
Tavistock Radio Taxis 01822 616266 1 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EF 9.44 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 9.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lifton Down No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchlands Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lifton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Treniffle No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tinhay No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dutson No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridge Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kensey View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ercildown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lawhitton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tavistock Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Prince Phillip Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Race Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lifton Surgery	North Road Lifton Devon PL16 0EH
Kccg-Dermatology 01726 627953	Launceston Hospital Link Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9JD
Launceston Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Launceston Medical Practice Landlake Road Launceston PL15 9HH
Launceston Medical Centre 01566 772131	Launceston Medical Centre Landlake Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9HH
Lewannick	Landry Cottage Lewannick Cornwall PL15 7QD

Local Stores

Launceston
Newport Industrial Estate
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 8EX
01566 776350
Store Website
2.39 miles

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SPAR Launceston
SPAR
2 Dutson Road
Newport
Launceston
PL15 8DU
01566 773482
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Launceston Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5A Launceston Retail Park Hurdon Road Launceston Devon PL15 9DJ Launceston@vets4pets.com Website 2.52 miles

Animals Treated
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Castle Veterinary Group Limited
Castle Veterinary Group Limited Pennygillam Way Launceston Cornwall PL15 7ED 01566 772211 webmaster@castleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 3.29 miles
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Farm Animal Reception is open to 12.30pm and Small Animal Reception to 3pm.
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Glebe Veterinary Surgery
Lezant Launceston Cornwall PL15 9PP 01579 371295 inbox@glebevets.co.uk Website 4.33 miles
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Trethorne Kennards House Launceston Cornwall PL15 8QE 01566 86985 launceston.farm@penbodevets.co.uk Website 5.10 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Calweton Veterinary Group
Calweton Veterinary Centre 79 Tavistock Road Callington Cornwall PL17 7RD 01579 383231 admin@calwetonvets.co.uk Website 9.71 miles
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Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 10.15 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 10.93 miles

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Widemouth Bay Bude Canal Cornwall
This 6 To 8 Mile Walk (Depending On How Many Detours You Make) Takes In A Spectacular Stretch Of The South West Coast Path, Bude Beach And The Bude Canal. It Passes By Or Through Three Nature Reserves. Marine Dr Bude Lancashire EX23 0AW 15.30 miles Follow The Coast Road North Out Of Widemouth Bay And Park In The First Coast Path Car Park You Come To On The Left (Grid Ref: Ss 199 032)

Location what3words encounter.speedy.unhelpful

Boscastle Harbour
A Gentle Dog Friendly Walk Around Boscastle Harbour. At The Picturesque Seaside Village Of Boscastle, This Walk Allows You To Take In The River And The Ancient Harbour, Along With Having Some Great Views Of The Sea And Coast. PL35 0HE 17.16 miles From The South On The A39, Turn Right Onto The B3263 And Follow It, Passing Through Several Villages Until You Reach Boscastle. From The North On The A39 Turn Left Onto The B3266 And Continue To Boscastle. The Village Is Well Sign Posted.

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 17.37 miles

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Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 19.82 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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Cardinham Woods
Woodland Walk With Plenty Of Options For Routes, Nearly All Of Which Are On The Flat And Either Paved Or At Least A Sand/Gravel Path. Some Routes Follow The River Which Is Fairly Shallow. Margate Ln Bodmin Lancashire PL30 4AL 20.38 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Light rain
Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	3.1°C	3.1°C	3.4°C	5.3°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	4.9°C	4°C	3.6°C	3°C
Feels Like	0.9°C	1°C	0.7°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	4°C	5.7°C	4.9°C	2°C	1°C	0.5°C	-0.6°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.1°C	1.3°C	0.5°C	0.1°C	0°C	1.4°C	3.4°C	4.2°C	3.7°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-1.3°C
Feels Like	-2°C	-3.2°C	-4.2°C	-4.7°C	-4.8°C	-3.1°C	-0.5°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	-0.8°C	-3.3°C	-5.5°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-1.8°C	-2.2°C	-2.8°C	-3.6°C	-3.1°C	-1.4°C	1.2°C	2.7°C	2.3°C	0.2°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C
Feels Like	-6.1°C	-6.9°C	-7.7°C	-8.6°C	-8.5°C	-6.8°C	-3.7°C	-1.9°C	-2°C	-3.7°C	-4.9°C	-5.6°C

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