Things To Do near Start Point
Teignmouth/Shaldon Ferry, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Foot ferry crossing the Teign Estuary between Teignmouth and Shaldon The Teignmouth/Shaldon Ferry runs between Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach and Shaldon Beach. Take the ferry from the slipway at the bottom of Lifeboat Lane in Teignmouth or from the landing point on Shaldon Beach. Note...
Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Pretty beach at the back of Teignmouth with top views of Shaldon and the Teign Estuary Teignmouth River Beach, or Teignmouth Back Beach, sits at the back of Teingmouth overlooking the Teign Estuary. Shaldon is across the water. The Teignmouth/Shaldon ferry runs between Teignmouth River Beach/Back...
Teignmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Ferries from Teignmouth Teignmouth sits on the north side of the mouth of the Teign Estuary. Shaldon is located on the south side. A ferry connects the two. Teignmouth/Shaldon Ferry Take the ferry that runs between Teignmouth and Shaldon. 'The Teignmouth - Shaldon Ferry is reputed...
Rum Bay Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Compact rock, shingle and sand beach near Mount Batten Rum Bay Beach is a rock, shingle and coarse sand beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth. It sits below Jennycliff and Jennycliff Cafe. Note that there's a large car parking area just south east of the beach although we'd r...
The Devon Line Railway, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
The most beautiful stretch of railway line in England? Many argue that this is the most beautiful stretch of railway line in the country. Also known as the 'Riviera Line' owing to the route it takes from Exeter down the River Exe and Estuary, past Dawlish Warren Beach and Teignmouth on its way to...
Plymouth South West Coast Path Walk, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Plymouth Plymouth is arguably the best located city in the UK. Stand on Plymouth Hoe and you'll see the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines by Plymouth Sound. It's one of the Westcoutry's most famous views. You can follow these coastlines on the South West C...
The Ten Commandments Stones, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Quirky Dartmoor attraction offering some of the finest views in South Devon Buckland Beacon on Dartmoor offers some of the finest views in South Devon. It's also where you'll find The Ten Commandments Stones with its commandments and verses cut into granite. Easiest and recommen...
Teignmouth/Shaldon South West Coast Path Walk, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Teignmouth/Shaldon The Teign Estuary at Teignmouth and Shaldon is stunning. It's a great area for walking. You can head inland to Dartmoor National Park on the Templer Way or explore two very different coastlines south and north of this South Devon holiday hotspo...
Drake's Trail, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 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...
Templer Way, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Walk connecting Dartmoor National Park and the South Devon coast 'The Templer Way is a walking route ... following as closely as possible the line of the Haytor Down Granite Tramways and Stover Canal (Disused), and also the Teign Estuary, linking Haytor on Dartmoor to the sea.' (Source: info...
Teignmouth Pier, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Popular South Devon tourist attraction Teignmouth Pier is a popular South Devon tourist attraction with its amusement arcades and rides. Wander to the end of the pier for top views of the South Devon and East Devon coastlines. Teignmouth Pier was opened in 1867. Despite a plan to move the...
Batten Bay Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth Batten Bay Beach is a rock, shingle and coarse sand beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth. There are plenty of rockpools to explore and superb views. The beach looks out across Plymouth Sound to Plymouth Breakwater and C...
Teignmouth Promenade, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Pretty promenade running behind Teignmouth Beach Teignmouth Promenade is a pretty promenade running behind Teignmouth Beach. There are gardens, cafe/bars and restaurants as well as plenty of benches and deckchairs from which to enjoy the views. Teignmouth Pier pushes out into the sea from Teignmo...
Teignmouth Beach, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 23 miles away)
Long shingle and sand beach Teignmouth Beach is a long shingle and sand beach on either side of Teignmouth Pier. There are great views across Babbacombe Bay and over to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site of East Devon. Teignmouth River Beach/Back Beach faces the estuary on t...
Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 23 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...