Welcome to Merrivale

Merrivale is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park and is known for its prehistoric monuments. The village is home to the Merrivale stone rows, which are a series of standing stones that date back to the Bronze Age. The rows are believed to have been used for ceremonial purposes and are a popular attraction for tourists visiting the area.

In addition to the stone rows, Merrivale is also home to a number of other prehistoric monuments, including a stone circle and a burial chamber. The village is steeped in history and is a fascinating place to explore for anyone interested in ancient civilizations. Visitors can take guided tours of the area or explore on their own, taking in the stunning scenery and learning about the rich history of the region.

Despite its small size, Merrivale has a thriving community and is home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall. The village is also a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with a number of trails leading through the surrounding countryside. Whether you are interested in history, nature, or simply want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, Merrivale is a wonderful place to visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 9.4°C

Wind: 19.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Princetown Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo-Anne Callow	Princetown Tavistock Road Yelverton Devon PL20 6QE 1822890245 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
Mary Tavy And Brentor Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Davies	Mary Tavy Tavistock Devon PL19 9PR 01822810384 School Website
Mount Kelly Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Guy Ayling	Parkwood Road Tavistock Devon PL19 0HZ 01822813100 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
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 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
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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 8.05 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 8.23 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 8.36 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 9.28 Miles

Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 12.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tavistock Tor Taxis 07811 406859 The Gate Cottage, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9DZ 3.35 Miles
Jaycars Taxi 07860 298808 43 Walkham Clo, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HT 3.82 Miles
Tavicab Xl 07525 730003 2 Bal La, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PD 3.95 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 4.16 Miles
4Hire Taxi 01822 618440 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 4.16 Miles
Yelverton Cars 01822 616695 33 Oak Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LJ 4.31 Miles
First Car Taxis 01822 840015 Bedford Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AU 4.37 Miles
Tavistock Radio Taxis 01822 616266 1 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EF 4.60 Miles
A2b Taxis 01822 859166 Unit K2, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7PE 5.41 Miles
Vip Cars 0845 230 8014 8 Hill View, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7ND 5.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Merrivale Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sampford Spiney Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moortown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorshop Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Princetown Spso Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Peter Tavy Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sampford Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harford Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huckworthy Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cudliptown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caseytown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pitts Cleave Ind. Est. Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilminstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walkhampton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery	Princetown Surgery Tavistock Road Princetown Yelverton Devon PL20 6QE
Tavyside Health Centre 01822 613517	Abby Rise Tavistock Devon PL19 9FD
Abbey Surgery 01822 612247	Abbey Surgery 28 Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8BU
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

Local Stores

Tavistock
Brook Street
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 0BJ
01822 616378
Store Website
4.12 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Drake Vets
11C Plymouth Road Industrial Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9QN 01822 854255 info@drakevets.co.uk Website 4.43 miles
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Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 4.63 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 4.86 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 8.52 miles
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Companion Care (Woolwell) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit C, Towerfield Retail Park Towerfield Dr Plymouth Devon PL6 7FG 8.83 miles


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Plymouth Veterinary Hospital
Colwill Road Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8RP 01752 702646 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 10.18 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 6.60 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 10.03 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 13.34 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 14.56 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 15.17 miles

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 15.18 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-12.8°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	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	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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