Things To Do near Royal Seven Stars
Ugborough Beacon, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
One of a number of 'beacons' on the southern border of the Park offering stunning views across South Devon Ugborough Beacon is an impressive collection of granite outcrops to the west of South Brent and east of Harford. To the north east is Brent Hill and to the north the landscape around Avon...
Watcombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Wonderful arc of sand and rock below high cliffs and woodland Watcombe Beach is a wonderful arc of sand and rock. It sits below high cliffs in a heavily wooded section of the South Devon coast. There's a cafe/bar and seating area above the beach. You'll also find public loos on site. Whilst...
Thatcher Point and Thatcher Rock (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Much photographed viewing point in The English Riviera Thatcher Rock is a small island off the northern coast of Tor Bay in The English Riviera. It's close to Hope's Nose, Thatcher Point and Meadfoot Beach. Whilst it's visible for miles around, we'd suggest you follow the South West Coast Path...
The Daymark Tower, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
South Devon coastal landmark visible from miles around A local information board reads: 'THE DAYMARK. THE DAYMARK IS 25 MTRS HIGH AND WAS BUILT IN 1864 AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID. IT IS OWNED & MANAGED BY THE DART HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS.' Location of The Daymark Tower We've positio...
Spitchwick, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Most popular spot for a picnic and wild swim in Dartmoor National Park Wild swimming has become a popular and fashionable outdoor activity in recent years. Spitchwick, or Deeper Marsh/Spitchwick Common, is the most popular spot for a picnic and wild swim in Dartmoor National Park. Se...
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
One of the Westcountry's great National Trust properties Unless you're staying in the Dartmouth/Brixham area, Coleton Fishacre (National Trust) can be difficult to get to. You have to cross the River Dart or deal with often heavy traffic in The English Riviera. That said, make the effort as this...
Scabbacombe Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Superb, remote beach Scabbacombe Sands (Beach) is a sand and rock beach close to The English Riviera in South Devon. Dartmouth and Kingswear are to the west and Brixham is to the north. We've visited Scabbacombe Sands on numerous occasions via the South West Coast Path or from one of the car p...
Berry Head Forts, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Forts on Berry Head at the southern end of The Engish Riviera Built between 1795 and 1805, Berry Head Forts were used to protect Tor Bay during the French Wars of 1793 to 1815. Tor Bay was used to anchor and resupply the British Fleet. Sited high on the cliffs of Berry Head, they were never used...
Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
National Nature Reserve in stunning location near Brixham Berry Head is a headland in the southern section of Tor Bay. It's the site of forts, a country park, an SSSI, the world's first urban Geopark and a National Nature Reserve. It also provides amazing views of The English Riviera to the north...
Brownstone Battery (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
'Eyes along the coast' Remains of a WW2 battery on the coast near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Built to protect the Dart Estuary and Slapton and Blackpool Sands from enemy invasion.' (Information board on site) Part of the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI), the 'eyes along the coast'....
The Thatched Tavern, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Great pub near Maidencombe Beach Maidencombe is a small village on the Devon coast just north of The English Riviera. The Thatched Tavern is located within Maidencombe. It's a short, sharp walk from the pub to Maidencombe Beach. Whilst the walk to Maidencombe Beach is lovely, if you fancy some...
Berry Head, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Limestone headland and one of The English Riviera's most distinctive landmarks Berry Head is a large limestone headland at the southern end of The English Riviera and Tor Bay on the South Devon coast. Just east of Brixham and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, Berry Head is home to a National...
The Ten Commandments Stones, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Quirky Dartmoor attraction offering some of the finest views in South Devon Buckland Beacon on Dartmoor offers some of the finest views in South Devon. It's also where you'll find The Ten Commandments Stones with its commandments and verses cut into granite. Easiest and recommen...
Maidencombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Small sand and shingle beach Maidencombe Beach is a small sand and shingle beach beneath high cliffs on the South Devon coast between Teignmouth/Shaldon and Babbacombe. It's overlooked by the 'Beach Cafe'. There's a reasonable amount of parking just down the road from the pub in the...
Hope's Nose, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
The most easterly point of The English Riviera A Site of Special Scientifc Interest (SSSI) and part of the The English Riviera Geopark, Hope's Nose is an excellent example of a raised beach: 'Hope's Nose has well-known 'raised' beach deposits, around 8 metres above modern sea level. The...