Things To Do in South Devon
Torcross South West Coast Path Walk, Torcross, South Devon
The South West Coast Path at Torcross The South West Coast Path can be broken down into sections that have distinct characteristics. Exmoor, the Hartland Peninsula and North Cornwall are, for example, rugged with very steep ascents and descents. The South West Coast Path at Torcross in Start Bay...
schoolhouse, Wembury, South Devon
schoolhouse and beachhouse on the South Devon coast The schoolhouse sits above Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach and Coastguard's Beach on the River Erme and Estuary. The beachhouse sits above South Milton Sands (Beach, National Trust). Both beach cafes and bars are fashionable South Devon food...
Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach, Wembury, South Devon
Beach at the mouth of the Erme Estuary Mothecombe (Meadowsfoot) Beach is a deep sandy beach at the mouth of the Erme Estuary. Local information boards refer to it as Mothecombe Beach. Ordnance Survey uses Meadowsfoot Beach. At low tide, the sand is exposed around Owen's Hill and Owen's Point...
Plymouth Trails, Plymouth, South Devon
Discovering Plymouth on foot One of the best ways to discover Plymouth is on foot. It's a reasonably small city that's easy to walk around. Like Exeter, it has a number of trails you can follow with information boards that tell the story of the city. These include The Barbican Trail and The Coxsi...
Totnes Dartington Access for All Path, Totnes, South Devon
Walk linking Totnes to one of South Devon's top gardens and visitor attractions Totnes is one of South Devon's best visitor destinations. Nearby Dartington is one of the area's top gardens and visitor attractions. A path links the two taking you along the River Dart to Dartington or to The Shops...
Wine and cheese tasting and tours in South Devon The Sharpham Estate runs along the River Dart at Ashprington just outside Totnes. Sharpham is one of England's foremost quality wine producers. Book yourself a wine and cheese tasting experience or take a tour around the vineyard. Note that...
Dartington, Totnes, South Devon
One of South Devon's major cultural and leisure attractions Dartington Hall Estate sits on the edge of Totnes. It's home to a dizzying array or cultural and leisure attractions from the amazing Dartington Hall Gardens to Dartington Hall, the Barn Theatre & Cinema to The Shops At Dartington....
The Shops At Dartington, Totnes, South Devon
Superb specilaist shopping destination at Dartington Hall Estate near Totnes The Shops At Dartington are a collection of specialist shops on the edge of Dartington Hall Estate near Totnes. The food and drink shop is particularly impressive selling a wide range of South Devon produce. ...
Hallsands Lost Village/Ruined Village, Torcross, South Devon
Lost coastal village in one of the most remote areas of South Devon at the southern end of Start Bay Start Bay arcs from the mouth of the Dart Estuary down through Torcross to Start Point and Start Point Lighthouse. At the southern end of Start Bay are Hallsands and Hall Sands (Beach). South of t...
Gara Rock Beach, Salcombe, South Devon
Popular beach below hotel, restaurant and bar Gara Rock Beach is a beautiful sand beach on the coast below the luxury hotel Gara Rock. The hotel's restaurant, lounge bar and 'Garavan' are a top day trip destination for walkers from the Salcombe/East Portlemouth area wanting to combine a yomp with...
Moor Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon
Amazing, secluded beach but you'll have to use a rope to lower yourself down to the shingle and sand Moor Sand is an amazing beach in a stunning setting. It's a reasonably large arc of shingle and sand below rugged cliffs. The views from the South West Coast Path are wonderful. They only pot...
Maceley Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon
Magnificent 'secret' beach at the tip of South Devon The coast west and east of the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is rugged and beautiful. To the east, the South West Coast Path winds its way around and over rocky headlands and behind stunning beaches. In many cases, steep paths take...
Pigs Nose Inn, Salcombe, South Devon
The southernmost pub in Devon The Pigs Nose Inn is the southernmost pub in the southernmost village by the southernmost point of Devon. The area is remote, the coast sublime and lined with small coves and beaches. It's a superb pub location! Location of the Pigs Nose Inn We've pos...
Elizabethan Gardens, Plymouth, South Devon
Wonderful, compact garden in the heart of Plymouth's most popular tourist sector New Street arcs from the Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Its narrow, cobbled street is lined with superb buildings including the Elizabethan House. Just up the road from the Elizabehtan House are the wonderful, compact&...
Plymouth City Centre, Plymouth, South Devon
Famous city centre with its 1950s architecture and town planning Both Exeter and Plymouth were heavily bombed during WWII. At the heart of modern Plymouth is the city centre's 1950s architecture and town planning. Location of Plymouth City Centre Plymouth City Centre sits behind P...