Welcome to Plympton

Plympton is a small town located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the city of Plymouth and is known for its rich history and beautiful countryside. The town has a population of around 12,000 people and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the most notable features of Plympton is its location on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. There are a number of walking and cycling trails in the area, as well as opportunities for fishing, horse riding, and other outdoor activities.

Despite its small size, Plympton has a thriving local economy and is home to a number of small businesses and shops. The town also has a number of schools, including several primary schools and a secondary school. Overall, Plympton is a charming and picturesque town that offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and modern amenities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Old Priory Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Ottewell	Ridgeway Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1QN 01752338199 School Website
Plympton St Mary's Cofe Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Ottewell	8 Market Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1QW 1752337912 School Website
Ridgeway School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Boorman	Moorland Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2RS 03333602202 School Website
Heles Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Justine Mason	Seymour Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 4LT 01752337193 School Website
Boringdon Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah King	Courtland Crescent Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 4HJ 1752330424 School Website
Glen Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Hutchings	Glen Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2DE 1752339073 School Website
Woodford Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Patrick	Linchaton Way Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 4RR 01752336228 School Website
Longcause Community Special School Community Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Hutchinson	Longcause Plympton St Maurice Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1JB 01752336881 School Website
Plympton St Maurice Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Jane Tustain	Plympton Hill Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1UB 1752337427 School Website
Chaddlewood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah King	Hemerdon Heights Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2EU 1752337450 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 3.85 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 5.02 Miles

Dockyard Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX 5.26 Miles

Keyham Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BP 5.34 Miles

St Budeaux Ferry Road Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1JJ 5.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Plym Cabs 01752 345005 6A Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4JR 0.07 Miles
Plymouth Scooter Chauffeur 01752 600099 Unit 51/Holly Court/St. Modwen Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LG 1.59 Miles
Devon Cars 01752 481400 Station House, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DN 2.06 Miles
Prestige Executive Cars 01752 481400 Station House Station Road Elb, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DL 2.06 Miles
Wheelchair Taxis 07775 883365 317 Fort Austin Avenue, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5TQ 2.14 Miles
Delta Flyers Taxis - Airport Transfers 01752 518765 317 Fort Austin Av, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5TQ 2.14 Miles
Elite Chauffeur Services 01752 690180 23 Downside Av, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5SD 2.37 Miles
Transair 01752 783378 29 Dudley Gardens, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PE 2.53 Miles
Jttransfers 07708 915271 7, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8LJ 2.61 Miles
Louannon Cars Of Plymouth 01752 510689 54 Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PU 2.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Marys Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boringdon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonebarton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vicarage Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Earls Mill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plympton Bo Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Plympton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Old Stonebarton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Underwood Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colebrook Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linketty Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorland Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Plymbridge Road Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crossway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodbine Cotts No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pathfields Practice	Mudge Way Plymouth PL7 1AD
Plympton Medical Practice	Mudge Way Plymouth Devon PL7 1AD
Beacon Medical Group 01752 346634	Plympton Health Centre Mudge Way, Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1AD
Glenside Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Glenside Rise Plympton Plymouth PL7 4DR
Glenside Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Glenside Rise Plympton Plymouth PL7 4DR

Local Stores

Chaddlewood
98 Glen Road
Plympton
Plymouth
Devon
PL7 2DE
01752 202484
Store Website
0.25 miles

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SPAR Pike Road
171 - 173 Pike Road
Efford
Plymouth
PL3 6HJ
01752 603693
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

It'S The Vets
Unit 15-18 Match Mills Business Park Newnham Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 4AW 01752 858636 contact@itsthevets.co.uk Website 0.43 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Coypool Road Plymouth Devon PL7 4TB 01752 342715 plymouth@jollyes.co.uk 1.05 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Plympton Veterinary Centre
Hillcrest Drive Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2DX 01752 344188 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 1.06 miles

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Plymouth Veterinary Hospital
Colwill Road Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8RP 01752 702646 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 2.13 miles
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Elm Veterinary Group
Plymstock Clinic 2 Horncross Road Plymouth Devon PL9 9BU 01752 481599 admin@plymouthvets.com Website 2.46 miles
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Plymstock Veterinary Centre
70 Pomphlett Road Plymstock Plymouth Devon PL9 7BN 01752 492293 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 2.48 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 3.83 miles

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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 5.07 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 5.82 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 7.31 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 10.32 miles

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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 11.87 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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