Things To Do near Best South Devon Beaches
Dartmouth Embankment, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
The best place to people watch in South Devon A long embankment lines the west side of the River Dart and Estuary in Dartmouth. It's arguably the best place to people watch in South Devon. Given its length, Dartmouth Embankment is split into two. North Embankment pushes up to Dartmoor Hig...
Start Bay, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
A large, sweeping bay in South Devon Start Bay is one of the Westcountry's most beautiful bays. Lined with stunning beaches, pretty villages and great pubs, it's a popular South Devon visitor destination. Location of Start Bay Part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Be...
Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
The main River Dart crossing for vehicles Dartmouth Higher Ferry is the main River Dart crossing point for vehicles. It's at the north end of town by the Dart Marina Yacht Harbour and connects sections of the A379. The River Dart is a formidable barrier between The English Riviera and the...
Brownstone Battery (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 3 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'....
Best South Devon Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Boat trips from South Devon's major coastal holiday destinations There are many boat trips you can take in South Devon. Most leave the major coastal holiday destinations such as Dartmouth, Salcombe, Brixham, Torquay and Plymouth. Some follow popular routes and run regularly. Others are more...
The Daymark Tower, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 3 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...
River Dart and Estuary, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor' The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor'. The River Dart rises as two tributaries on the high moors of the northern plateau of Dartmoor National Park. The East River Dart begins in the area around Hangingstone Hill. The West River Dart begins close to Cut Hill and Fur Tor. These tr...
Best South Devon Kids Things To Do, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
From beaches to watersports, boat trips to adventure parks, South Devon is packed with kids things to do. We list the best kids things to do below. Note that South Devon is a relatively small area with good transport links so we also include kids things to do in the surrounding area. Ma...
Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
National Nature Reserve near the southernmost point of South Devon Slapton Ley is a National Nature Reserve by Torcross in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The largest natural lake in South West England, Slapton Ley is separated from the sea at Start Bay by Slapton Sands (Beach...
Woodlands Park, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
South Devon's premier family adventure park Woodlands Park is an all weather family attraction near Dartmouth in South Devon. If you're on holiday in South Devon and have kids then Woodlands Park is a must. 16 family rides, one inclusive cost. Try the Sea Dragon Swing Ship, Toboggan Run, Avala...
Slapton Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Huge shingle beach lining Start Bay Slapton Sands (Beach) is a huge, narrow shingle beach running along the centre of Start Bay. It's within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Behind the beach are Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and the Torcross Sherman Tank. T...
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 4 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...
Torcross Sherman Tank, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
South Devon's quirkiest landmark and its tragic story Drive the A379 between Slapton Sands (Beach) and Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and you'll see a Sherman tank in the corner of the car park by Torcross. The quirky landmark is associated with a tragic story. The Sherman is a ...
Start Bay Inn, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Amazing setting towards the centre of Start Bay Start Bay Inn is in the pretty coastal village Torcross in South Devon. The impressive shingle beach Slapton Sands (Beach) runs north and north east of the village and forms part of Start Bay after which the inn is named. Slapton Ley National N...
Torcross South West Coast Path Walk, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
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...