BOATING
The River Dart is navigable from Dartmouth to Totnes Weir (about half a mile up stream from Totnes Bridge). There is no self-drive boat hire at Totnes. The public slipway is on the east side of the river, half a mile downstream from the Totnes Bridge. Totnes Boating Association, Steamer Quay Road organises moorings. [email protected] totnes-boating.co.uk
SAILING
Sailing is possible in the River Dart lower reaches and in the estuary.
Dartmouth Yacht Club, 22 South Embankment, Dartmouth 01803 832305 dyc.org.uk
Royal Dart Yacht Club Priory St, Kingswear, Dartmouth 01803 752496 royaldart.co.uk
HARBOUR MASTER
Make sure to keep up to date with the latest news and regulations on the Dart. Oxford Street, Dartmouth 01803 832337
Out-of-hours duty call 01803 832337 dartharbour.org
CAR PARKS
The car parks are run by South Hams District Council. 01803 861234 southhams.gov.uk
More info
TOTNES TOWN COUNCIL
5 Ramparts Walk, Totnes 01803 862147
totnestowncouncil.gov.uk
CANOEING
On the River Dart upriver of Totnes Weir, canoeing is restricted. The canoe season varies according to location but lasts from 1st October to mid March. The tidal sections below Totnes Weir come under the remit of the Coastal Access Advisor Phil Sheardown. 07890 915115 [email protected]
There are no restrictions on private canoeing below Totnes Weir but please take appropriate advice before setting out. There are various organisations in the area – visit our Outdoor Activities page for more information.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Follaton House, Totnes TQ9 5NE 0808 278 7948 southhamscab.org.uk
JOBCENTRE PLUS
Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5EZ
0800 169 0190
LEISURE CENTRE
Fusion Lifestyle,Totnes Pavilion, Borough Park Road, Totnes TQ9 5XW 01803 862992
fusion-lifestyle.com
LIBRARY
The Mansion, Fore St, Totnes. Internet access available. Check opening times. Closed Sunday and Thursday. 01803 862210
NEWSPAPERS
Totnes Times, weekly. 01803 862585
DENTISTS
For emergencies or to find an NHS dentist
NHS Devon Dental Helpline 03330 063 300 or for general enquiries 01392 822348 devondoctors.co.uk There are several private dental practices in Totnes.
DOCTORS
Leatside Surgery Babbage Road, Totnes 01803 862671
Catherine House Surgery New Walk, Totnes
01803 862073
Devon Doctors
For urgent problems outside GP surgery opening times call 111 devondoctors.co.uk.
Other sources of health advice NHS 111, a 24 hour health advice and information service.
Call 111 or view nhs.uk/symptom-checker
HOSPITALS
Totnes Community Hospital Coronation Road. Minor Injuries Unit.
Open 8am-9pm daily. 01803 862622
Torbay Hospital Torquay Casualty Dept (24hr) 01803 614567
POLICE
The nearest police enquiry office is in South Street, Torquay TQ2 5AH.
For general enquiries and non emergencies call 101 devon-cornwall.police.uk
VETS
Dart Vale Veterinary Group Station Road, Totnes 01803 862142
Seymour Vets, Old Smugglers Inn, Steamer Quay Road, Totnes.
01803 866283.