Welcome to Peter Tavy

Peter Tavy is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 400 people and is known for its historic buildings, including the 13th-century church of St. Peter, which is a Grade I listed building.

The village of Peter Tavy has a rich history, dating back to the Bronze Age. There are several ancient monuments in the area, including the Merrivale stone rows and circles, which are located just a few miles away. The village itself has a number of historic buildings, including the 16th-century Peter Tavy Inn, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The village also has a primary school, a post office, and a village hall, which hosts a range of events throughout the year.

Peter Tavy is a great place to visit if you enjoy outdoor activities. The village is located on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, which offers a range of activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also several rivers and lakes in the area, which are popular for fishing and boating. The village is also close to the town of Tavistock, which has a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a weekly market. Overall, Peter Tavy is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Tor View School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr John Gordon	Kilworthy Road Tavistock Devon PL19 0JN 1822618515 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
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 Community Primary And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Handel	Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8BX 01822616044 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
Tavistock College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tristan Muller-Forster	Crowndale Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8DD 1822614231 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
Lydford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Hill	School Road Lydford Okehampton Devon EX20 4AU 1822820264 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 6.78 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 7.43 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 7.94 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 9.47 Miles

Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 11.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tavicab Xl 07525 730003 2 Bal La, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PD 1.32 Miles
Jaycars Taxi 07860 298808 43 Walkham Clo, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HT 2.62 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 2.68 Miles
4Hire Taxi 01822 618440 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 2.68 Miles
Tavistock Tor Taxis 07811 406859 The Gate Cottage, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9DZ 2.83 Miles
First Car Taxis 01822 840015 Bedford Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AU 2.99 Miles
Tavistock Radio Taxis 01822 616266 1 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EF 3.01 Miles
Yelverton Cars 01822 616695 33 Oak Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LJ 3.46 Miles
T C Taxi 07814 241656 High View, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0HR 5.70 Miles
Vip Cars 0845 230 8014 8 Hill View, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7ND 6.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Peter Tavy Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harford Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Mary Tavy Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cudliptown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mary Tavy Post Office Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pitts Cleave Ind. Est. Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Axna Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilminstone Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horndon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brentor Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackdown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorshop Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kelly College Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moortown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Tavy Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
The Surgery	Princetown Surgery Tavistock Road Princetown Yelverton Devon PL20 6QE

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Tavistock
SPAR
14 Fore Street
Tavistock
PL19 8DZ
01822 612450
Store Website
3.3 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 3.41 miles
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Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 3.54 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 5.99 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 9.60 miles
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Companion Care (Woolwell) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit C, Towerfield Retail Park Towerfield Dr Plymouth Devon PL6 7FG 9.94 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 10.46 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 8.53 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 11.97 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 12.74 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 15.72 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 15.92 miles

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 16.21 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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