Welcome to Tuckermarsh

Tuckermarsh is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Torridge and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Tuckermarsh is the Tarka Trail, a 180-mile long footpath that runs through the village. The trail is named after the famous novel "Tarka the Otter" by Henry Williamson, which was set in the area. The trail is popular with walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Another popular attraction in Tuckermarsh is the nearby town of Bideford, which is just a short drive away. Bideford is a historic market town that dates back to the 13th century and is home to a number of interesting landmarks, including the 24-arched Bideford Long Bridge and the historic Pannier Market. The town also has a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a great place to spend a day exploring.

Local Schools

School	Details
Calstock Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Ben Towe	Back Road Calstock Cornwall PL18 9QL 01822832646 School Website
Chelfham Bere Alston Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Ridley	Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7EX 01822840379
Bere Alston Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr G Bemister	Station Road Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7AU 1822840410 School Website
Delaware Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Cox	Drakewalls Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9EN 01822832550 School Website
St Dominic Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon-Joe Wilson	St Dominic St Dominick Saltash Cornwall PL12 6SU 1579350581 School Website
Gunnislake Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Lynn Cox	Chapel Street Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9NA 01822832685 School Website
The Lowen School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mr Tyler Collins	Lower Dimson Farm Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9NS 1822851761 School Website
Harrowbarrow School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hunt	School Road Harrowbarrow Callington Cornwall PL17 8BQ 01579350576 School Website
Gulworthy Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Melody Sterry	Gulworthy Tavistock Devon PL19 8JA 01822832520 School Website
St Andrews Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Sarah Lakey	Buckland Monachorum Yelverton Devon PL20 7NA 01822853153 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 0.61 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 0.67 Miles

Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 2.03 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 2.99 Miles

Saltash Albert Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4EB 5.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Vip Cars 0845 230 8014 8 Hill View, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7ND 2.94 Miles
Kit Hill Cars 07920 473747 Cornerways, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9BB 3.59 Miles
A2b Taxis 01822 859166 Unit K2, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7PE 3.94 Miles
Yelverton Cars 01822 616695 33 Oak Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LJ 4.01 Miles
First Car Taxis 01822 840015 Bedford Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AU 4.50 Miles
Tavistock Radio Taxis 01822 616266 1 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EF 4.59 Miles
4Hire Taxi 01822 618440 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 4.81 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 4.81 Miles
Jaycars Taxi 07860 298808 43 Walkham Clo, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HT 4.83 Miles
Tavistock Tor Taxis 07811 406859 The Gate Cottage, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9DZ 4.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Harewood Road (Calstock) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Quay (Calstock) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Bere Alston Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Andrews Hall (Calstock) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riverside (Calstock) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tuckermarsh Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Kelly (Calstock) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highlands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lockeridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bere Alston Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cornwall Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Danescombe Valley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Down No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morwellham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotehele Quay No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bere Alston Surgery	Station Road Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7EJ
Gunnislake	The Health Centre The Orchard Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9JZ
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
Abbey Surgery 01822 612247	Abbey Surgery 28 Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8BU

Local Stores

Bere Alston
10 Fore Street
Bere Alston
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 7AD
01822 840285
shop.6985@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.91 miles

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SPAR Whitchurch Road
234 Whitchurch Road
Whitchurch
Tavistock
PL19 9DQ
01822 612518
Store Website
4.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 3.91 miles
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Hallum Equine Vets
South Sillaton Farm St Mellion Saltash Cornwall PL12 6PX 3.99 miles

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Drake Vets
11C Plymouth Road Industrial Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9QN 01822 854255 info@drakevets.co.uk Website 4.04 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 4.78 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 4.83 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 5.38 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.81 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 7.42 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 9.57 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 10.26 miles

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Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 11.71 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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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 14.86 miles

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