Ivybridge
Built-up area in South Hams, Devon, PL21, 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 miles
- Torquay 18.6 miles
- Paignton 15.9 miles
- Newton Abbot 16.5 miles
- Teignmouth 21.8 miles
- Brixham 17 miles
- Saltash 13.4 miles
- Tavistock 14.5 miles
- Kingsteignton 18.2 miles
- Dawlish 24 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ivybridge West Ward 0.5 miles
- Ivybridge East Ward 0.5 miles
- Harford Parish 1.3 miles
- Ermington & Ugborough Ward 1.4 miles
- Lee Mill Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Bittaford Built-up area 2 miles
- Ermington Built-up area 2 miles
- Cornwood Parish 2.3 miles
- Ugborough Parish 2.3 miles
- Modbury Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Newton & Yealmpton Ward 4.2 miles
- Sparkwell Parish 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Ivybridge
PL21 9TU, PL21 0PP, PL21 0ND, PL21 0PN, PL21 9PG, PL21 0JA, PL21 0GF, PL21 9BB, PL21 9BQ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 32.6 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 47.4 miles
- Ivybridge Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Marsh Mills 7.1 miles
Hotels near Ivybridge Ad
- St Elizabeth's House 4 5.5 miles
- Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa 5 6 miles
- The Craft House 4 10 miles
- Burgh Island Hotel 7.7 miles
- Elfordleigh 3 5.7 miles
- Station House, Dartmoor and Coast Located, Village Centre Hotel 4.6 miles
- Fox on the Hoe 4 10 miles
- Ibis Plymouth 3 7.3 miles
- Northgate House 9.5 miles
- Thurlestone Hotel 4 8.7 miles
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 miles
- Bantham Beach Beach 8 miles
- Cattewater Estate 8.7 miles
- South Milton Sands Beach 9.5 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 9.6 miles
- Sensory Garden Gardens 9.9 miles
- Home Park Stadium 10.1 miles
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 11.9 miles
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 12.6 miles
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.4 miles
- Antony Estate Estate 13.4 miles
- Gara Rock beach Beach 14.2 miles