Welcome to Shaugh Prior

Shaugh Prior is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic church, St. Edward's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is considered to be one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in Devon.

Shaugh Prior is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including the Old School House, which was built in the 19th century and is now a private residence. The village also has a pub, The White Thorn Inn, which serves traditional pub food and local ales. The pub is popular with locals and visitors alike and is a great place to relax after a day of exploring the surrounding countryside.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. There are a number of walking trails in the area, including the Shaugh Prior Circular Walk, which takes in some of the village's historic landmarks and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also close to the River Plym, which is a popular spot for fishing and kayaking. Overall, Shaugh Prior is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into Devon's rich history and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 17.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Shaugh Prior Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Sara-Jane Baker	Shaugh Prior Plymouth Devon PL7 5HA 01752839373 School Website
Bickleigh Down Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tameka Hue Hamilton	School Drive Woolwell Plymouth Devon PL6 7JW 01752301837 School Website
Meavy Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Gawadzyn	Meavy Yelverton Devon PL20 6PJ 1822853270 School Website
Widewell Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Broughton	Lulworth Drive Roborough Plymouth Devon PL6 7ER 01752778796 School Website
Thornbury Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Hardisty	Miller Way Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8UL 1752302600 School Website
College Of St Mark & St John Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Rob Warner	Derriford Road Plymouth Devon PL6 8BH 1752777188 School Website
Oakwood Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Nettleship	Pendeen Crescent Southway Plymouth Devon PL6 6QS 1752775478 School Website
Cann Bridge School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Shane Baker	Miller Way Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8UN 01752207909 School Website
Tor Bridge High Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Graham Roser	Miller Way Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8UN 01752207907 School Website
Plym Bridge Nursery And Day Care La Nursery School Head Teacher Mr Esther Archer	Miller Way Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8UN 01752786444 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 5.42 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 6.34 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 6.70 Miles

St Budeaux Ferry Road Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1JJ 6.77 Miles

St Budeaux Victoria Road Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1JJ 6.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avis Car Hire Plymouth City Airport 0844 544 6024 Plymbridge Ln, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BP 3.06 Miles
Plymouth City Airport 01752 204090 Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BW 3.17 Miles
Star Cars 01752 200020 Southway Dr, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QW 3.39 Miles
Luxury Executive Travel 01752 768541 1 Plymbridge Lane, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BD 3.48 Miles
A2b Taxis 01822 859166 Unit K2, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7PE 3.73 Miles
Plymouth Scooter Chauffeur 01752 600099 Unit 51/Holly Court/St. Modwen Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LG 4.08 Miles
Delta Flyers Taxis - Airport Transfers 01752 518765 317 Fort Austin Av, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5TQ 4.12 Miles
Wheelchair Taxis 07775 883365 317 Fort Austin Avenue, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5TQ 4.12 Miles
Plym Cabs 01752 345005 6A Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4JR 4.16 Miles
Transair 01752 783378 29 Dudley Gardens, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PE 4.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shaugh Prior Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shaugh Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorland Hotel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Collard (Wotter) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bickleigh Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wotter Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rm Bickleigh Camp Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Clearbrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lee Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pick Pie Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cann Wood View Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wotter Medical Practice	Wotter Road Wotter Plymouth Devon PL7 5HP
Bickleigh Medical Centre	Bickleigh Medical Centre Shaugh Prior Bickleigh Plymouth Devon PL6 7AJ
Woolwell Medical Centre 01752 209030	School Drive Woolwell Plymouth Devon PL6 7TH
Roborough Surgery 01752 701659	Roborough Surgery 1 Eastcote Cl, Roborough Plymouth Devon PL6 6PH
Yelverton Surgery 01822 852202	The Surgery Westella Road Yelverton Devon PL20 6AS

Local Stores

Yelverton
4 Moorland Villas
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 6DT
01822 853372
Store Website
3.23 miles

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SPAR Derriford
Unit 2-3 69 Upland Drive
Derriford
Plymouth
PL6 6BE
01752 426820
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Roborough Vet
The Old Forge House 18 Tavistock Road Roborough Plymouth Devon PL6 7BB 01752 779999 Roboroughvet@hotmail.com Website 2.46 miles
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Companion Care (Woolwell) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit C, Towerfield Retail Park Towerfield Dr Plymouth Devon PL6 7FG 2.51 miles


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Plymouth Veterinary Hospital
Colwill Road Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8RP 01752 702646 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 3.00 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 3.40 miles
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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 3.79 miles

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Plymouth Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Gwen Rees Centre
6 William Prance Road Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5WR 01752 266077 Website 3.94 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 1.15 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 7.35 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 8.54 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 8.56 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 10.62 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 12.49 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.1°C	-14.4°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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