Things To Do near Best South Devon Beaches
Totnes Boat Trips, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Boat trips from Totnes Totnes is located on the River Dart. The boat trip running between Totnes and Dartmouth is a South Devon classic. Head down to the Totnes Steamer Quay if you're staying in Totnes. There's plenty of parking down on the quay if you're driving from other areas of South Devo...
Malcombe Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Another beautiful, secluded beach in the arc of coast at Lannacombe Bay Lannacombe Bay is the arc of coast running between Prawle Point and Start Point on Devon's southernmost coastline. Malcombe Sand (Beach) is a small, secluded beach next to the much bigger Horseley Cove (Beach) near East...
Kirkham House (English Heritage), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Lesser known English Heritage property on The English Riviera 'Late medieval house, restored in the 1960s. Furnished with modern furniture, illustrating traditional craftmanship. Managed in association with the Paignton Heritage Society.' (English Heritage handbook) Location of ...
Horseley Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Secluded beach near East Prawle on the South Devon coast Horseley Cove (others spell it Horsley Cove) is one of a number of beaches between Prawle Point and Start Point on the southern coast of the South Devon. South Devon is famous for its beaches. The most popular get very crowded durin...
Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI and Local Nature Reserve, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 8 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...
Pigs Nose Inn, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
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...
Totnes Museum, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
One of South Devon's many excellent local museums. Local musuem at the top of Fore Street in the centre of Totnes. Totnes Museum is one of South Devon's many excellent local museums. Others include Dartmouth Museum, Newton Abbot Town & Great Western Railway Museum, Teign Heritage Centre (Teign...
Paignton Pier, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Pier at Paignton Beach Victorian pleasure pier at the heart of The English Riviera. First opened in 1879, Paignton Pier offers fine views of Tor Bay. Torquay is to the north and Brixham to the south. Also visit Princess Pier and Teignmouth Pier in the local area. Location of Paign...
Totnes Market, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Market by Totnes Castle (English Heritage) The Totnes area is one of South Devon's best shopping destinations. There are The Shops At Dartington, the many independent shops that line Fore Street, High Street and the Narrows in central Totnes and the superb Totnes Market. Located near Totnes Castl...
Totnes Narrows, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Welcome to the historic Narrows! If you're exploring Totnes on foot, start at the River Dart/Bridgetown in the centre of town. A road climbs from the River Dart/Bridgetown in the direction of Totnes Castle (English Heritage) and then arcs into the historic Narrows. The lower section of this ro...
Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 9 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...
Totnes Castle (English Heritage), Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Excellent example of a motte and bailey castle overlooking Totnes and the River Dart Built by the Normans in the eleventh century, Totnes Castle is an excellent example of a motte and bailey castle.* Wander up into the keep and then walk around its ramparts. There are stunning views...
Paignton Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Very popular holiday beach in the heart of The English Riviera Long, sandy beach on either side of Paignton Pier at the centre of Tor Bay on The English Riviera. Very popular with tourists during the holiday season. Paignton Green runs behind Paignton Beach. Paignton Harbour is at...
Snapes Point (viewpoint to Salcombe), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 9 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...
Torbay/Tor Bay, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
One of the UK's great holiday destinations Torbay, or Torbados as the locals call it, is a glorious semicircle of coastline running from Hope's Nose in the north down to Berry Head in the south. When the sun's out, it can be spectacular. It's also packed with visitor attractions and lined with su...