Higher Dimson

Higher Dimson is a quietly appealing suburban area in Cornwall’s Tamar Valley. Tucked into the South West, in postcode district PL18, it lies just over ten miles north of Plymouth and only about two-thirds of a mile from the village of Gunnislake. The settlement shares the gentle, rural character of Dimson, described as a small village in Cornwall, and sits within the county’s landscape of hedgerows and winding lanes. Visitors seeking a peaceful base will appreciate its proximity to local communities while feeling removed from busier coastal hubs. At the time of the 2011 census, the Post Office records show that population details were included in the civil parish of Calstock, underscoring its close ties to neighbouring parishes. For anyone exploring Cornwall’s lesser-known corners, Higher Dimson offers a quiet, authentic glimpse of life in the Tamar Valley—conveniently placed for short trips to Gunnislake or a longer run south to Plymouth, yet reassuringly rural in atmosphere.