Welcome to Lynbridge

Lynbridge is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the heart of the Exmoor National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and sparkling rivers, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the main attractions of Lynbridge is the Lynmouth Cliff Railway, which is a unique water-powered funicular railway that connects the village with the nearby town of Lynmouth. The railway was built in 1890 and is one of the oldest of its kind in the world. It offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular tourist attraction in the area.

Lynbridge is also home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Other notable landmarks in the village include the Lynbridge Viaduct, which was built in the 19th century and is a popular spot for photography enthusiasts. Overall, Lynbridge is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
St Rumons Church Of England Vc Infants School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Suzy Dyter	Dolvin Road Tavistock Devon PL19 9EA 01822612085 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
Mount Kelly Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Guy Ayling	Parkwood Road Tavistock Devon PL19 0HZ 01822813100 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
Tor View School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr John Gordon	Kilworthy Road Tavistock Devon PL19 0JN 1822618515 School Website
Gulworthy Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Melody Sterry	Gulworthy Tavistock Devon PL19 8JA 01822832520 School Website
Lamerton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Melody Sterry	Lamerton Tavistock Devon PL19 8RJ 01822613561 School Website
The Lowen School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mr Tyler Collins	Lower Dimson Farm Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9NS 1822851761 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 3.77 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 4.43 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 5.07 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 6.89 Miles

Saltash Albert Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4EB 10.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tavistock Radio Taxis 01822 616266 1 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EF 0.17 Miles
First Car Taxis 01822 840015 Bedford Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AU 0.19 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 0.37 Miles
4Hire Taxi 01822 618440 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 0.37 Miles
Jaycars Taxi 07860 298808 43 Walkham Clo, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HT 0.72 Miles
Yelverton Cars 01822 616695 33 Oak Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LJ 1.00 Miles
Tavistock Tor Taxis 07811 406859 The Gate Cottage, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9DZ 1.50 Miles
Tavicab Xl 07525 730003 2 Bal La, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PD 3.50 Miles
Vip Cars 0845 230 8014 8 Hill View, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7ND 4.02 Miles
A2b Taxis 01822 859166 Unit K2, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7PE 4.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Watts Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Abbey Place Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Tavistock Branch Office (Spa) Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Duke Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Abbey Surgery, Tavistock - Covid Local Vaccination Service	28 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BU
Abbey Surgery, Tavistock - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	28 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BU
Abbey Surgery 01822 612247	Abbey Surgery 28 Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8BU
Tavyside Health Centre 01822 613517	Abby Rise Tavistock Devon PL19 9FD
Gunnislake	The Health Centre The Orchard Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9JZ

Local Stores

Tavistock - Market Street
Market Street
Tavistock
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 0DB
01822 617095
Store Website
0.20 miles

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SPAR Tavistock
SPAR
14 Fore Street
Tavistock
PL19 8DZ
01822 612450
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 0.73 miles
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Drake Vets
11C Plymouth Road Industrial Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9QN 01822 854255 info@drakevets.co.uk Website 0.76 miles
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Drake Vets Ltd
Hinnies Leg O Mutton Corner Yelverton Devon PL20 6DJ 01822 854 255 info@drakevets.co.uk drakevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.71 miles
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Calweton Veterinary Group
Calweton Veterinary Centre 79 Tavistock Road Callington Cornwall PL17 7RD 01579 383231 admin@calwetonvets.co.uk Website 7.56 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 7.76 miles
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Companion Care (Woolwell) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit C, Towerfield Retail Park Towerfield Dr Plymouth Devon PL6 7FG 8.10 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 7.79 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 9.02 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 13.54 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 13.69 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 13.69 miles

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Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 16.17 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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