Welcome to Torcross

Torcross is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. It is situated on the coast of Start Bay, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and picturesque beaches. Torcross is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the scenic views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the remains of a World War II tank that was recovered from the sea.

One of the main attractions of Torcross is its beach, which is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The beach is surrounded by rugged cliffs and offers stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. Visitors can also take a stroll along the promenade, which is lined with cafes, restaurants, and shops selling local crafts and souvenirs.

Another popular attraction in Torcross is the Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, which is located just a short distance from the village. The reserve is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including rare birds, otters, and dragonflies. Visitors can explore the reserve on foot or by bike, and there are a number of guided tours available for those who want to learn more about the local flora and fauna. Overall, Torcross is a charming village that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and culture, making it a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Devon.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Stokenham Area Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tess Coulthard	Stokenham Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2SJ 01548580551 School Website
Charleton Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Coombe	West Charleton Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2AL 1548312289 School Website
Stoke Fleming Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jayne Keller	Stoke Fleming Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0QA 01803770244 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
Kingsbridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Howells	Belle Cross Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1NL 01548852009 School Website
Blackawton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Liam Fielding	Blackawton Totnes Devon TQ9 7BE 1803712363 School Website
Kingsbridge Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tina Graham	Balkwill Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1PL 01548852641 School Website
Salcombe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Henry Everitt	Onslow Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8AG 01548842842 School Website
Dartmouth Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Girardot	Milton Lane Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9HW 01803839700 School Website
St John The Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School Dartmouth Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Hamilton	Milton Lane Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9HW 01803832495 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 11.66 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 12.24 Miles

Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 14.20 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 14.33 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 15.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rob's Taxi 01548 580580 Meadow Court Kiln Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2SF 1.05 Miles
Tuckers Taxis 01548 857758 30 Cotmore Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2HU 1.98 Miles
A G M Taxis 01548 854141 52 Rack Park Rd, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DH 5.30 Miles
Richard's Taxi 01548 852479 2 Ilton Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DT 5.35 Miles
Topline Taxis 07941 912 029 7/10 Union Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8BZ 5.42 Miles
Clark Cars 01548 842914 Westcotts/Main Rd, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8GA 5.97 Miles
Kestrel Taxis 01803 832526 7 Norton View, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BA 6.07 Miles
Devon Taxis 01803 833778 9 Ivatt Rd, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9LD 6.24 Miles
Mickeys Taxis 07812 088935 7 Raleigh Close, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9LB 6.27 Miles
Prestige Taxis Dartmouth 01803 714336 144 Victoria Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9EG 6.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Torcross Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beesands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beeson Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grenville Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kiln Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sands Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chillington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Greenbank Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallsands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Start Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadowside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Kellaton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Strete Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Allington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chillington Health Centre 01548 580214	Chillington Health Centre Orchard Way, Chillington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2LB
Redfern Health Centre 01548 842284	Redfern Health Centre Shadycombe Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8DJ
Norton Brook Medical Centre 01548 853551	The Norton Brook Med.Ctr. Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1AE
Dartmouth Medical Practice 01803 832212	Dartmouth Med. Practice The Clifton Surgery 35 Victoria Road Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9RT
Britannia Medical Centre	Britannia Medical Centre Britannia College College Way Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0HJ

Local Stores

Salcombe - Gould Road
Gould Road
Salcombe
Devon
TQ8 8FN
01548 844870
Store Website
5.47 miles

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SPAR East Charleton
East Charleton
Kingsbridge
TQ7 2AP
01548 532906
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Moor Vets
Derby Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1JL 01548 852766 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 5.27 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 6.09 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 6.71 miles

Animals Treated
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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
8 Summercourt Way Brixham Devon TQ5 0DY 01803 853060 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 9.84 miles

Animals Treated
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
13-15 Penn Meadows Brixham Devon TQ5 9PW 01803 854051 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 10.50 miles
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Animals Treated
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Greenbay Vets Ltd
79 Kingsway Avenue Paignton Devon TQ4 7AB 01803 843836 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 10.68 miles
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Animals Treated
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Fri	09:00	17:00
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Sat	13:30	16:00
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Occasionally closed between 12:00 and 13:30

Local Dog Walks

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 7.31 miles Https://W3w.Co/Relies.Unframed.Stitch, Grid Ref: Sx 713 375

Location what3words weary.boggles.dishing

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 8.40 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

Location what3words stiffly.learn.dearest

Thurlestone To Bigbury
A Lovely Walk Along The South West Costal Path From Thurlestone To Bigbury. Links Court Thurlestone Kingsbridge TQ7 3JS 9.07 miles

Location what3words wiring.prospered.deed

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 9.47 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

Location what3words grudges.negotiators.bath

Berryhead Country Park
Coastal Cliff Top Walk, Totally Flat And Buggy Friendly. Great Cafe Serving Breakfast And Lunches 36 Gillard Rd Lancashire 11.27 miles

Location what3words students.drape.somewhere

Mothecombe
Mothecombe Beach Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dog And There’S A Dog Friendly Cafe There S W Coast Path Lancashire 13.37 miles

Location what3words frock.wicket.crescendo

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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

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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
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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