By Car
Landscove is just over 2 miles from Pear Tree junction at the Ashburton Services on the A38. You will see road signs for Landscove on exiting the slip road. From the A384 (Buckfastleigh-Totnes road) you can follow the brown signs for Hill House Nursery to bring you to Landscove. Alternatively, when driving from Totnes you can come off the A384 just after Huxhams Cross and follow signs for the Sea Trout Inn, cross over Staverton bridge and the Steam Train railway line, follow the road as it bends to the right and turn left at the signpost for Landscove.
A novel new way of using a car on a less frequent basis is now available through Moor Car Club who offer car rental by the hour or day from Ashburton and Totnes. Car Rental companies based nearby are: www.avonautosales.co.uk in Totnes. www.alchemycars.co.uk in Totnes. |
By Bus
The local bus service is run by Devon County Council Country Bus from Monday-Saturday (except Public Holidays).
The 165 bus runs once-daily from the bus stop on Wolston Green in Landscove and travels to Totnes via Staverton, the Steiner School, Dartington Hall, Dartington Church, the Cott Inn, KEVICC, The Lamb Pub in Totnes and the Royal Seven Stars in Totnes. In the other direction, the 165 runs once-daily to Broadhempston square where it finishes. In snowy weather the bus route is gritted making it the safest route out of the village. The bus is excellent if you want to visit Totnes for the morning. It leaves Landscove at 9.29 arriving at the top of Totnes town at 10.01. It then departs from the bottom of town at 12.45, dropping you back in Landscove at 13.19. For the full timetable click here |
By Train
The nearest national rail station is Totnes. Direct trains from Totnes to London Paddington can take as little as 3 hours. A taxi from Totnes station to Landscove is approximately £11.
For timetables and fares, consult the journey planner on www.nationalrail.co.uk The Steam Train Station at Staverton is on the Totnes-Buckfastleigh line and is a 40 minute walk through the lanes or cross-country from Landscove. For information on the glorious steam train ride through beautiful riverside countryside www.southdevonrailway.co.uk |
By Air
Exeter airport is the closest airport and is a 35 minute drive. Plymouth airport is a little more than 40 minutes drive and offers flights within the UK and ROI. Bristol airport can be reached in just under 2 hours by car.
Destinations from Exeter www.exeter-airport.co.uk |
By Boat
The closest international ferry port is at Plymouth with sailings to France and Spain with Brittany Ferries. Destinations and timetables can be found at www.ferrybooker.com
For the Totnes River Rat taxi service from Littlehempston Steam Railway to Totnes click here |
By Bike
The dedicated cycle route that runs from Totnes to Dartington will bring you within approximately 2.5 miles of Landscove. This final stretch on county lanes from the A384 near Huxhams Cross is largely uphill! The nearby village of Littlehempston is campaigning for the extension of a cycle path between Totnes and Littlehempston and information and a petition can be found here
For Totnes cycle route www.cycle-route.com |
By Foot
For details on public footpaths and information on available walks can be found on the Ordnance Survey website. OS Explorer Map Grid Ref: 775664
The area is popular with ramblers – organised walks within the South Hams that include Landscove and surrounding countryside can be found here. The Broadhempston WI also organise regular walks. |
By Taxi
Taxis are available locally but be aware they are very busy during the school run!
TOTNES TAXIS ASHBURTON TAXIS |
