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Ivybridge West

Ward in South Hams, Devon, England

Coordinates:50.39, -3.932
OS grid ref:SX 62 56
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Ivybridge West sits on the western side of the market town of Ivybridge in the district of South Hams, Devon, England. It occupies a mix of residential streets and green edges along the River Erme, with easy road access to the A38 and rail links that make Plymouth and Exeter practical for commuters; the neighbourhood also enjoys views and easy access to the moorland of Dartmoor National Park.

Historically the town grew up around a medieval bridge and later industrial activity such as paper milling, and the western ward still shows a blend of older terraces and newer estates. Today it feels like a family-oriented, community-focused area with local shops, clubs and outdoor opportunities along the river and nearby countryside, reflecting both its industrial past and its role as a commuter and leisure hub.

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Transport links

  • Exeter International Airport 32.9 miles
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport 46.9 miles
  • Ivybridge Railway Station 1.2 miles
  • Marsh Mills 6.7 miles

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Schools in Ivybridge West

  • Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Primary
  • The Erme Primary School Primary
  • Woodlands Park Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 6.5 miles
  • Bantham Beach Beach 8.1 miles
  • Cattewater Estate 8.3 miles
  • Sensory Garden Gardens 9.4 miles
  • South Milton Sands Beach 9.6 miles
  • Home Park Stadium 9.6 miles
  • Buckfast Abbey Historic site 9.9 miles
  • Mount Edgcumbe Estate 11.4 miles
  • Salcombe Harbour Harbour 12.9 miles
  • Antony Estate Estate 13 miles
  • Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.4 miles
  • Gara Rock beach Beach 14.4 miles