Welcome to Moreleigh

Moreleigh is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The village is situated on a hilltop and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Moreleigh is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy the countryside.

The village of Moreleigh has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and many of the buildings in the village date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The village church, St. Peter's, is a Grade II listed building and dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is well worth a visit.

Moreleigh is a great place to visit for those who enjoy walking and hiking. The village is located close to the South West Coast Path, which offers stunning views of the coastline. The village is also close to the Dartmoor National Park, which is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The park offers a range of walking routes, from easy strolls to challenging hikes. Overall, Moreleigh is a beautiful and peaceful village that is well worth a visit for those who enjoy the countryside and outdoor activities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Harbertonford Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Burns	Old Road Harbertonford Totnes Devon TQ9 7TA 1803732352 School Website
Blackawton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Liam Fielding	Blackawton Totnes Devon TQ9 7BE 1803712363 School Website
East Allington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Pether	Church Hill East Allington Totnes Devon TQ9 7RE 1548521305 School Website
Diptford Parochial Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Holly Edgington	Diptford Totnes Devon TQ9 7NY 1548821352 School Website
Loddiswell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Benfield	Loddiswell Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4QU 01548550295 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
Kingsbridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Howells	Belle Cross Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1NL 01548852009 School Website
The Grove School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hilary Priest	The Grove Totnes Devon TQ9 5ED 01803862018 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 5.40 Miles

Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 7.78 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 9.04 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 10.94 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 11.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bumble Cabs 01803 865588 57 Smithfields, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LR 5.01 Miles
Annas Taxis 01803 782272 2/Jellicoe Villas/Plymouth Rd, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LH 5.02 Miles
And Some Cabs 01803 840009 18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN 5.11 Miles
Dart Taxis 01803 865575 18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN 5.11 Miles
Ap Taxis 01803 840404 2 Sparrow Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5PR 5.12 Miles
Arch Taxis 01803 868873 2 Parkers Way, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5UF 5.15 Miles
Castle Cabs Of Totnes 01803 868686 17 The Barn Whiteley Farm, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 5.21 Miles
Totnes Taxis 01803 864486 3 The Barns, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 5.21 Miles
Abacus Cabs 07790 345321 The Plains, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DR 5.25 Miles
Tony's Taxi's Of Totnes 07771 584949 20 Elmhirst Drive, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5UX 5.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The New Inn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halwell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hendham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Curtisknowle Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gara Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Washbourne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harbertonford Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hazelwood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bow Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Allington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackawton Forces Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackawton Village Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Allaleigh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millcombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodleigh Collection Today available until:09:00 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
Norton Brook Medical Centre 01548 853551	The Norton Brook Med.Ctr. Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1AE
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

Local Stores

Petrol Kingsbridge
Ilbert Road
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1EB
01548 856317
Store Website
5.78 miles

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SPAR Totnes Cross
SPAR
Totnes Cross
Halwell
Totnes
TQ9 7JG
01803 712281
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 3.93 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 5.15 miles
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
Dart Vale Vets Station Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JR 01803 862 142 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 5.40 miles
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South Moor Vets
Derby Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1JL 01548 852766 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 5.73 miles
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
The Old Mews Roseville Street Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9QH 01803 832422 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 6.84 miles

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South Moor Vets
New Mills Modbury Devon PL21 0TP 01548 830210 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 7.00 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 5.98 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Thurlestone Beach
This Is A Huge Beautiful Dog Friendly Beach, It Is Also A Very Quiet Spot Compared To Most Beaches! Lovely Clean Clear Water &Amp; Lots Of Pretty Rock Pools To Explore, Also Cliff Walks/Coastal Path &Amp; National Trust Wetlands To Admire, A Truly Beautiful Spot. Thurlestone Beach Is A National Trust Beach Near Kingsbridge Ilbert Rd 8.67 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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Thurlestone To Bigbury
A Lovely Walk Along The South West Costal Path From Thurlestone To Bigbury. Links Court Thurlestone Kingsbridge TQ7 3JS 8.76 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 9.52 miles

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Mothecombe
Mothecombe Beach Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dog And There’S A Dog Friendly Cafe There S W Coast Path Lancashire 10.00 miles

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South West Salcombe
This 6.5 Mile Walk Starts And Finished At The National Trust East Soar Car Park (Os Grid Ref: Sx 713 375). Quite, But Not Very Hilly, It Takes You Around The Headland To The South Of Salcombe. Stunning Views. National Trust - East Soar Unnamed Road Kingsbridge TQ7 3DR 10.01 miles Https://W3w.Co/Relies.Unframed.Stitch, Grid Ref: Sx 713 375

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