Things To Do near Malcombe Sand (Beach)
Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Offers an extraordinary range of watersports in and around Plymouth Sound Located on the coast of Plymouth Sound. Offers the full English breakfast of watersports. Activities include kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing, coasteering, gorge walking, dinghy sailing, keelbo...
Drake's Trail, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Superb multi-use trail running between Tavistock and Plymouth Tavistock is a Dartmoor gateway town on the western border of the National Park. Plymouth is a city with an internationally important maritime history in a stunning location to the south west of the high moors. Sir Francis Drake was bo...
Mount Batten Point and Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Historical landmark offering great views of Plymouth ‘The large circular tower in front of you is thought to have been built between about 1646 and 1652, probably in response to the threat of war with the Dutch. It was named after William Batten, who had commanded the Parliamentary navy in Plym...
Plymouth Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Prominent feature in Plymouth Sound Spend time in Plymouth or the nearby South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines and you'll see a breakwater near the mouth of Plymouth Sound. This is Plymouth Breakwater. Plymouth Breakwater is ‘1560 metres long and 13 metres wide at the top. Building of the...
The Thatched Tavern, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 22 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...
Maidencombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 22 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...
Bradley (National Trust), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Medieval manor house on the outskirts of Newton Abbot Bradley is a medieval manor house situated in Bradley Estate on the outskirts of Newton Abbot. It 'lies in the River Lemon Valley and covers 100 acres of hay meadows, old orchards, hedgerows and woodlands'. (Information board on site) As is...
Babbacombe Bay, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Magnificent bay at the north end of The English Riviera The English Riviera is built around Tor Bay. North of Tor Bay is the equally beautiful Babbacombe Bay. Babbacombe Bay pushes up from Hope's Nose and Babbacombe in the direction of Shaldon and Teignmouth at the mouth of the Teign Estuary....
Mount Batten Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Superb views of Plymouth and Plymouth Sound Mount Batten is located across the water from Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Mount Batten Breakwater juts out into the water providing awesome views of the city and bay. Take the ferry that runs between Plymouth Barbi...
Plymouth Trails, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Discovering Plymouth on foot One of the best ways to discover Plymouth is on foot. It's a reasonably small city that's easy to walk around. Like Exeter, it has a number of trails you can follow with information boards that tell the story of the city. These include The Barbican Trail and The Coxsi...
Plymouth National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
The largest aquarium in the UK The UK’s biggest aquarium and one of the Westcountry’s best visitor attractions, the National Marine Aquarium is situated by Sutton Harbour. Essential visiting when on holiday in Plymouth or the surrounding area. The National Marine Aquarium has the largest v...
Best South Devon Rainy Day Things To Do, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
There are plenty of things to do in South Devon when it rains. We list ideas below by theme and then location. When it's raining hard, head indoors. If it's light rain there are still plenty of things to experience outdoors. Browse the list and photo gallery for inspiration. &...
Best South Devon Things To Do, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
South Devon is one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations. It's packed with visitor attractions. We list some of the best below. Major South Devon holiday attractions Plymouth National Marine Aquarium. Located by Sutton Harbour and Plymouth's historic Barbican overlooking Plym...
Plymouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Plymouth Barbican Landing Stage Ferries and boat trips run from the Plymouth Barbican Landing Stage which is located in front of the Mayflower Steps by the Mayflower Visitor Centre on Plymouth Barbican. There are plenty of information boards...
Plymouth Sound, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 22 miles away)
Huge bay by Plymouth flanked by the South Devon and East Cornwall coastline Also known as The Sound, Plymouth Sound is a bay by Plymouth arcing from Wembury through Plymouth Hoe to Penlee Point in Cornwall. It contains Plymouth Breakwater and Drake's Island. Plymouth Sound can be approa...