Ward in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.358, -4.001 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 57 52 |
| Dialling code: | 01752 (Plymouth) |
Newton & Yealmpton sits in the rural fringes of South Hams in Devon, taking in the tidal sweep of the River Yealm and the neighbouring villages of Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo and Yealmpton. The ward is visually defined by the estuary and wooded creeks, with coastal and countryside footpaths favoured by walkers and boaters and an easy commute into Plymouth to the north.
Locally the character is a mix of maritime heritage and agricultural land: historic boatbuilding and small‑scale fishing alongside farms, holiday lets and village shops and pubs that keep an active community life. The area’s attractive cottages, Georgian houses and village churches sit within landscape that is valued and largely protected for its scenic quality, making tourism and rural services important parts of the local economy.
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