Things To Do near Great Mattiscombe Sand (Beach)
Dartmouth The Butterwalk, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
One of South Devon's great buildings South Devon has some great buildings. One of the best is in the heart of Dartmouth near Dartmouth Harbour. Dated 1635 and 1640, it's 'one of a row of merchants' houses, now a shop and museum with accommodation above' (British Listed Buildings website). Dart...
Thurlestone Island Sands/Thurlestone Golf Course Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Beautiful, secluded stretch of sand between well known South Devon beaches Bigbury Bay is lined with beautiful beaches. Some, like Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Bantham Beach and South Milton Sands/Thurlestone Sand (Beach), are well known South Devon attractions. Others, like Thu...
Dartmouth Museum, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Excellent local museum in central Dartmouth 'A small and unusually interesting Museum housed in an old Merchants House, dated 1640. The Museum houses marine and local artefacts, including a superb collection of ships in bottles and an extensive photographic archive of the local area,shipbuilding...
Dartmouth Embankment, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 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...
The Daymark Tower, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 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...
Bantham The Sloop Inn, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Great pub in village behind Bantham Beach Bantham is a South Devon village by one of South West England's most beautiful beaches. At low tide, the sand at Bantham Beach pushes out towards Burgh Island. It's a good spot for a pub. It's a superb spot for coastal and estuary walking. For walks fr...
Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 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...
Bantham Quay, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Quayside location as beautiful as Bantham's famous beach Huge numbers of people head to Bantham Beach throughout the year. It's one of the UK's best and most beautiful beaches. Fewer people explore the River Avon and Estuary that runs between Bantham Beach and Bigbury-on-Sea Beach. If you're on h...
Bigbury-on-Sea/Bantham Ferry, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Information boards on the River Avon and Estuary Information boards on site read: 'River Avon Ferry Service The Avon Ferry operates a seasonal passenger service running from Cockleridge Ham to Bantham. Ferry information. The Avon Ferry operates a seasonal service running from Cockle...
Avon Estuary Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Information boards on the River Avon and Estuary Information boards on site read: 'Avon Estuary Walk. The Avon Estuary Walk is an attractive 9 mile route that runs through farmland and woods on either side of the estuary. The route has been designed to create a circular walk using the ferry...
Thurlestone South West Coast Path Walk, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Thurlestone Thurlestone is a South Devon village on the east side of the River Avon and Estuary. The coast by Thurlestone is lined with beautiful, accessible beaches and the terrrain is easy to walk. The best beach is South Milton Sands/Thurlestone Sand (Beach). We'd...
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 10 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...
Bantham Gastrobus and Gastropizza, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Bringing great street food to one of the UK's best beaches Bantham Gastrobus and Gastropizza vans are located at the western end of the beach car park where sand dunes meet the spectacular Bantham Beach. There's seating and a grassy area. Bantham Surfing Academy is nearby. Location o...
River Avon and Estuary, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
From the highest point on Dartmoor's south moor to the iconic Burgh Island The River Avon rises at Avon Head on the side of Ryder's Hill which is the highest point on the southern high moorland plateau of Dartmoor National Park. From Avon Head, the river runs south towards Huntingdon Warren befor...
Bantham Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
One of the best beaches in South West England Bantham is a popular and large low tide sandy beach pretty much joining Bigbury-on-Sea Beach when the tide's out. There are stunning views across the sea to Burgh Island and its famous Art Deco hotel. When the sun's out, the local area's packed wit...