Things To Do near Dawlish Warren
Burrator Reservoir, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 27 miles away)
Stunning reservoir fringed by plantations and tors in the south west section of Dartmoor National Park Burrator Reservoir, or Burrator, is an exceptionally popular Dartmoor beauty spot in the south west section of the National Park. It sits below the busy B3212 between Princetown and Yelverton....
Start Point Lighthouse, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 27 miles away)
Lighthouse in stunning location on the tip of Devon Explore the South Devon coast from the Dartmouth area all the way down to Torcross and Beesands and Hallsands and you'll see a ligthouse on the tip of a coastal point. This is Start Point Lighthouse. Location of Start Point Lighthou...
Start Point, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 27 miles away)
The tip of South Devon Prawle Point is Devon's most southerly point. Nearby Start Point and Start Point Lighthouse feel like the tip of the county where rugged coastline juts out into the sea separating Lannacombe Bay from Start Bay. Location of Start Point Start Point is at the s...
Dartmoor Zoo, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Close to Plymouth and near the southern border of Dartmoor National Park Superb zoo close to Plymouth on the southern fringe of Dartmoor National Park made famous by the Hollywood film 'We Bought A Zoo'. It's a great family day out. See tigers, lions, wolves, bears, lynx and birds of...
Great Mattiscombe Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Superb secluded beach by Start Point If you are on holiday in South Devon, want to visit a beach and are looking for something a little different from South Devon's most famous destinations then we'd recommend heading for the beaches that line Lannacombe Bay between Prawle Point and Start Po...
Lannacombe Beach, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Small sand beach in the centre of Lannacombe Bay Lannacombe Beach is a beautiful, small beach situated in the centre of Lannacombe Bay. Location of Lannacombe Beach We've positioned Lannacombe Beach on Google maps. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location. ...
Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI and Local Nature Reserve, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
Marine Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Local Nature Reserve Explore the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and you'll come across information boards describing the area. One, in Salcombe, reads: 'The unusually sheltered and fully marine conditions support a particularly rich variety of h...
Woodcombe Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
One of South Devon's best 'secret' beaches If you're looking for coastline and beaches away from the crowds then head east of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. One of South Devon's best 'secret' beaches is at Woodcombe Sand (Beach). Located below steep cliffs, Woodcombe Sand (Beach) is small and...
Snapes Point (viewpoint to Salcombe), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
A finger of land jutting out into the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary to the north east of Salcombe Snapes Point juts out into the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary north east of Salcombe and north west of East Portlemouth. It's known for its amazing views of Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Es...
Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
One of the most beautiful places in the Westcountry Dartmoor is famous for its high moorland and fast-flowing rivers. These cut stunning valleys and gorges and flow into estuaries on the coast. Look at a map of South Devon and you'll see rivers such as the Teign, Dart, Avon and Erme and thei...
River Plym, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 28 miles away)
River flowing from Dartmoor's high moor to Plymouth Sound The River Plym rises at Plym Head on Dartmoor's south moor. Plym Head is close to Ducks' Pool and the William Crossing Memorial Stone/Monument on Crane Hill. The moorland forming Crane Hill is surprisingly easy to walk given the numbe...
Salcombe Kingsbridge Ferry, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Explore the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary on the Rivermaid The Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is one of the most beautiful places in the Westcountry. A local nature reserve and site of special scientific interest (SSSI), it's also teeming with wildlife. The market town Kingsbridge sits at the top of...
Salcombe Maritime Museum, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Superb local museum Salcombe Maritime Museum is one of South Devon's many superb local museums providing information about local shipwrecks, boatbuilding and Salcombe's history in WWI and WWII. Location of Salcombe Maritime Museum Salcombe Maritime Museum is situated in Marke...
East Portlemouth (viewpoint to Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Classic view of Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary If you're spending a good chunk of holiday time in the Salcombe area then we'd recommend heading to the various viewpoints around the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Snapes Point and Sharp Tor provide exceptional views. The viewpoint fro...
East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove up to Ditchend Cove), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 29 miles away)
Stunning, sandy beaches which run along the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary The lower section of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is lined with stunning, sandy beaches. Some of the best are on the east side of the estuary around East Portlemouth. At low tide, these beach...