Torpoint is a small coastal town in Cornwall, England, sitting on the east bank of the River Tamar opposite Plymouth. It is best known for the distinctive Torpoint Ferry, a chain ferry that shuttles vehicles and pedestrians across to Devonport, and the town acts as a practical gateway to the quieter villages of the Rame Peninsula.
The town grew up largely because of the nearby naval dockyard and has a strong maritime character, with many residents commuting into Plymouth while local shops, pubs and community groups give it a close-knit feel. Visitors and locals enjoy easy access to coastal walks on the South West Coast Path, sheltered creeks and beaches nearby, and a modest mix of historic and wartime landmarks reflecting its seafaring past.
Postcode districts covering Torpoint
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Antony Parish 1.4 miles
- Devonport Ward 1.6 miles
- Saltash Essa Ward 1.8 miles
- St. Budeaux Ward 2 miles
- Millbrook Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Saltash Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Stoke Ward 2.3 miles
- Ham Ward 2.4 miles
- Saltash Tamar Ward 2.4 miles
- St. John Parish 2.5 miles
- Maker-with-Rame Parish 2.9 miles
- St. Peter and the Waterfront Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Torpoint
PL11 2DP, PL11 2RE, PL11 2LZ, PL11 2PH, PL11 2LG, PL11 2HA, PL11 2LT, PL11 2HT, PL11 2DB … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 34.8 miles
- Exeter International Airport 42.7 miles
- Keyham Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Dockyard Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Torpoint Ad
- China Fleet Country Club 4 3 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Plymouth 4 3.4 miles
- Crowne Plaza Plymouth 4 3.1 miles
- Moxy Plymouth 3.5 2.8 miles
- The Wilcove Inn 0.3 miles
- Copthorne Hotel Plymouth 4 3 miles
- The New Continental Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- The Drake Hotel Plymouth 4 3.1 miles
- Admiral's House by Maison Pierre 4 2.3 miles
- Duke Of Cornwall Hotel 3 2.8 miles
Schools in Torpoint
- Carbeile Junior School Primary
- Torpoint Community College Secondary
- Torpoint Nursery and Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- Antony Estate Estate 0.8 miles
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 2.4 miles
- Home Park Stadium 2.7 miles
- Sensory Garden Gardens 3.1 miles
- Tregantle Beach Beach 3.4 miles
- Cattewater Estate 4.2 miles
- Hingston Down Hill 9.9 miles
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 10.7 miles
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 13.9 miles
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 13.9 miles
- Bantham Beach Beach 16.2 miles
- Lansallos Beach Beach 16.5 miles