Ivybridge
Built-up area in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.391, -3.922 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 63 56 |
| Population: | 11,851 |
Ivybridge is a compact town in the district of South Hams, Devon, England, perched on the southern fringe of Dartmoor and straddling the River Erme. Its name comes from a medieval bridge once thickly clothed in ivy, and it still serves as a popular gateway for walkers and nature lovers heading onto the moor or exploring riverside trails.
Historically a small mill town that expanded in the 19th century, Ivybridge now mixes light industry with local shops, schools and leisure facilities, and functions in part as a commuter base for nearby Plymouth. The town keeps a strong community feel with events and outdoor-focused culture reflecting its riverside setting and proximity to Dartmoor.
Postcode districts covering Ivybridge
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 8.1 miles13 km
- Torquay 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Paignton 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Newton Abbot 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Teignmouth 21.8 miles35 km
- Brixham 17 miles27.4 km
- Saltash 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Tavistock 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Kingsteignton 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Dawlish 24 miles38.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Ivybridge West Ward 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Ivybridge East Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Harford Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ermington & Ugborough Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Lee Mill Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bittaford Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Ermington Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Cornwood Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Ugborough Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Modbury Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Newton & Yealmpton Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Sparkwell Parish 4.4 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Ivybridge
PL21 0UY, PL21 0RU, PL21 0GA, PL21 0ZF, PL21 0UF, PL21 0JU, PL21 9UB, PL21 0GD, PL21 9GR … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 32.6 miles52.4 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 47.4 miles76.3 km
- Ivybridge Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Marsh Mills 7.1 miles11.5 km
Hotels near Ivybridge Ad
- Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa 5 6 miles9.6 km
- Welbeck Manor and Golf 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Plantation House Hotel 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Smithaleigh Farm Rooms and Apartments 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The White Hart Hotel 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Elfordleigh 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Craft House 4 10 miles16.1 km
- Burgh Island Hotel 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Fox on the Hoe 4 10 miles16.1 km
- Ibis Plymouth 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
Schools in Ivybridge
- Ivybridge Community College Secondary
- Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Primary
- Stowford School Primary
- The Erme Primary School Primary
- Woodlands Park Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 8 miles12.9 km
- Cattewater Estate 8.7 miles14.1 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Sensory Garden Gardens 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Home Park Stadium 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Antony Estate Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Gara Rock beach Beach 14.2 miles22.9 km