Things To Do near Best South Devon Prehistoric Sites
Dartmouth/Kingswear Lower Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Car and foot ferry running from the centre of Dartmouth to Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry runs between Dartmouth and Kingswear. It's a small ferry but takes cars in addition to foot passengers. Head down to the slipway at Lower Street near Bayard's Cove Fort towards the centre of town. Note t...
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...
Dartmouth Bayard's Cove Fort, Bayard's Cove and the Pilgrim Fathers, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Fort and the Pilgrim Fathers Bayard's Cove and its fort are located by Dartmouth/Kingswear Lower Ferry just south of Dartmouth Embankment. There are superb views across the water to Kingswear and down the River Dart and Estuary to Dartmouth Castle. In addition to its natural beauty, striking a...
Red Rock Beach, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Long sweeping beach running between Dawlish Warren and Dawlish Red Rock Beach is a long sweeping beach running between Dawlish Warren to the north and Dawlish to the south. It gets its name from the distinctive red rock which is most impressive at Langstone Rock. Location of Red Rock...
Dawlish Warren South West Coast Path Walk, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Dawlish Warren Dawlish Warren is one of the most popular holiday spots in South Devon. Located by the main Westcountry railway line, it's easily accessible. If you walk the South West Coast Path south or north, you can return by train. Dawlish Warren is situated by th...
Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Coastal landmark at the northern end of Red Rock Beach Langstone Rock is a beautiful local landmark at the northern end of Red Rock Beach between Dawlish Warren and Dawlish. Location of Langstone Rock We've positioned Langstone Rock on Google maps. Zoom in on the 'Satell...
Dartmouth Castle Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Ferry running between the centre of Dartmouth and Dartmouth Castle A foot passenger ferry runs from the centre of Dartmouth to Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage). Head down to the steps on the embankment south of the pontoon by Dartmouth Harbour. The ferry takes you to a landing place be...
Best South Devon Castles, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
There are lots of superb castles and forts located in South Devon and on Dartmoor. We list some of the best below. The Westcountry is a relatively small place so we also include other castles in Devon and Cornwall. South Devon Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage). Dartmouth ...
Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Magnificent castle location Exceptional site at the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary offering great views out to sea and back to Dartmouth. Access to the castle is by foot (it's on the South West Coast Path), car or ferry. The Dartmouth Castle Ferry runs frequently from central Dartmou...
Dartmouth/Kingswear South West Coast Path Walk, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Dartmouth/Kingswear Along with Salcombe further down the coast, on sunny days, Dartmouth is up there with the best coastal destinations in the world. In the right conditions, it's an awesome place. We'd recommend experiencing Dartmouth by boat and on foot. For the lat...
Totnes Dartington Access for All Path, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
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...
Stover Country Park and Local Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Great local nature reserve by the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Stover Country Park and Local Nature Reserve 'contains over 114 acres of woodland, heathland, grassland, lake and marsh and a substantial variety of wildlife'. (Devon County Council website) We'd recommend following the...
The Shops At Dartington, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
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. ...
Dartmouth Castle Estate, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
'Acres of woodland, coastal paths and castles for you to explore' Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage) is a major South Devon attraction. It sits in Dartmouth Castle Estate at the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary. The estate includes Dartmouth Castle, St Petrox Church and a section of the South...
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'....