Welcome to Woodleigh

Woodleigh is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Avon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque thatched cottages, historic church, and friendly community. The village has a population of around 200 people and is a popular destination for tourists looking to explore the Devon countryside.

One of the main attractions in Woodleigh is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. The church also hosts regular services and events throughout the year, including concerts and festivals.

Woodleigh is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer visitors the chance to explore the beautiful countryside surrounding the village. The River Avon is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are a number of local pubs and restaurants where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink after a day of exploring. Overall, Woodleigh is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and beauty of Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Loddiswell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Benfield	Loddiswell Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4QU 01548550295 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
Aveton Gifford Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fern De Beer	Fore Street Aveton Gifford Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4LB 1548550262 School Website
Kingsbridge Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tina Graham	Balkwill Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1PL 01548852641 School Website
West Alvington Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Coombe	West Alvington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 3PP 1548312290 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
Blackawton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Liam Fielding	Blackawton Totnes Devon TQ9 7BE 1803712363 School Website
Diptford Parochial Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Holly Edgington	Diptford Totnes Devon TQ9 7NY 1548821352 School Website
Thurlestone All Saints Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Williams	Thurlestone Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 3NB 1548560494 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 7.51 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 8.42 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 11.92 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 13.89 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 14.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Richard's Taxi 01548 852479 2 Ilton Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DT 2.78 Miles
A G M Taxis 01548 854141 52 Rack Park Rd, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DH 2.97 Miles
The Salcombe And District Taxi Co 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 4.49 Miles
Taxi Mike 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 4.49 Miles
Tuckers Taxis 01548 857758 30 Cotmore Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2HU 4.97 Miles
Rob's Taxi 01548 580580 Meadow Court Kiln Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2SF 5.65 Miles
No Rush Taxi's 07938 470600 127 Cumber Close, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3DG 5.99 Miles
Topline Taxis 07941 912 029 7/10 Union Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8BZ 6.02 Miles
Clark Cars 01548 842914 Westcotts/Main Rd, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8GA 6.28 Miles
Devon Classic Cars Ltd 01548 831393 Unit 2-3 River Park Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9NT 6.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Woodleigh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loddiswell Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loddiswell Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hendham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ledstone Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goveton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Allington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazelwood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stentiford Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchstow Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fosse Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Police Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wallingford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trebblepark Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Norton Brook Medical Centre 01548 853551	The Norton Brook Med.Ctr. Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1AE
Chillington Health Centre 01548 580214	Chillington Health Centre Orchard Way, Chillington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2LB
Modbury Health Centre 01548 830666	The Health Centre Poundwell Meadow Modbury, Ivybridge Devon PL21 0QL
Redfern Health Centre 01548 842284	Redfern Health Centre Shadycombe Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8DJ
South Brent Health Centre 01364 72394	The Health Centre Plymouth Road South Brent Devon TQ10 9HT

Local Stores

Petrol Kingsbridge
Ilbert Road
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1EB
01548 856317
Store Website
2.94 miles

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SPAR Scane Loddiswell
RS Village Stores Limited
2 Fore Street
Loddiswell
TQ7 4QL
01548 550258
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 1.03 miles


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South Moor Vets
Derby Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1JL 01548 852766 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 2.99 miles
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South Moor Vets
New Mills Modbury Devon PL21 0TP 01548 830210 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 5.53 miles
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Phoenix Equine (Filham Park)
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE Website 7.31 miles

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Filham Park Veterinary Clinic
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE 01752 892700 info@filhamparkvets.co.uk Website 7.31 miles
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Seymour Vets - Totnes
Smugglers Inn Steamer Quay Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5AL 01803 866 283 reception@seymourvets.co.uk Website 8.20 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.66 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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Thurlestone To Bigbury
A Lovely Walk Along The South West Costal Path From Thurlestone To Bigbury. Links Court Thurlestone Kingsbridge TQ7 3JS 5.72 miles

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

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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 7.73 miles

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

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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 10.93 miles

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