Things To Do near Sharp Tor (Salcombe)
Noss Creek and the Voss, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Tidal inlet crossed by a causeway with pubs on either side Noss Creek is a narrow tidal inlet just off the River Yealm in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Newton Ferrers is to the north. You can cross the creek at low tide on a causeway known as the Voss. This connects...
Dolphin Inn Newton Ferrers, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Great location overlooking Newton Creek and Noss Mayo The Dolphin Inn is one of three pubs connected by tidal causeways in the beautiful waterside villages Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo. The Dolphin Inn is situated on Riverside Road in Newton Ferrers. The pub garden provides amazing views of the l...
Newton Creek and the Voss, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Narrow tidal inlet crossed by causeway and ferry/water taxi Newton Creek is a narrow tidal inlet just off the River Yealm in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Newton Ferrers is to the north. Noss Mayo is to the south. You can cross the creek at low tide on a causeway kno...
Newton Ferrers/Noss Mayo South West Coast Path Walk, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
South West Coast Path at Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo line Newton Creek and Noss Creek close to the mouth of the River Yealm and Estuary. Coastal walking here is relatively gentle and the views stunning. Walking the South West Coast Path east of Newton Fe...
Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 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. 13 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. 14 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...
River Yealm and Estuary, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
From Dartmoor's Stall Moor to Wembury Bay The River Yealm rises at Yealm Head by Stall Moor on the high south plateau of Dartmoor National Park. It flows through Yealm Steps Waterfall and down Hawns and Dendles Gorge on its way to Cornwood and Yealmpton and then the sea around Noss Mayo and Newto...
Warren Point, Wide Slip and Yealm Steps Ferry/Water Taxi, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Seasonal ferry/water taxi connecting the Wembury area to Noss Mayo and Newton Ferrers Cross the Yealm and Newton Creek on a seasonal ferry/water taxi. The ferry/water taxi runs in a triangle between Wide Slip (Landing) west of Noss Mayo and Yealm Steps (Landing) west of Newton Ferrers and...
River Dart and Estuary, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
The Daymark Tower, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Western Beacon, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Dartmoor's most southerly beacon Western Beacon is Dartmoor National Park's most southerly beacon or tor. It offers great views down to Ivybridge and across South Devon to the coast. Plymouth's to the west. We'd recommend visiting as part of a walk from the moorland car park by Harford. F...
Cellar Beach, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
One of South Devon's top 'secret' beaches South Devon has many famous beaches. Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Bantham Beach, Blackpool Sands and Dawlish Warren Beach attract huge numbers of holidaymakers in the summer months. The South Devon coast also has many 'secret' coves and beaches. One of the...
Ferry Boat Inn, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Wonderful riverside setting in South Devon The Ferry Boat Inn takes its name from the ferry that runs between the pretty village Dittisham and Greenway Quay below Greenway (National Trust). It's a wonderful setting on the west bank of the River Dart. Location of the Ferry B...
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 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...